The

Wonderland Trail The Wonderland Trail is an approximately hiking trail that circumnavigates Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. The trail goes over many ridges of Mount Rainier for a cumulative of elevation gain. The trail ...

is an approximately

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trail that circumnavigates Mount Rainier in

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, United States. The trail goes over many ridges of Mount Rainier for a cumulative of

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. The trail was built in 1915. The shelters are part of the notable rustic architectural theme that is particularly consistent at Mount Rainier in both frontcountry and backcountry, having all been built at the height of the NPS Rustic design trend. Since its founding in 1916, the NPS sought to design and build visitor facilities without visually interrupting the natural or historic surroundings. The shelters are part of the Mount Rainier

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, which encompasses the entire park and which recognizes the park's inventory of Park Service-designed rustic architecture.

Built by Civilian Conservation Corps

The Summerland Trail Shelter, the Indian Bar Trail Shelter, and North Mowich Trail Shelter are the three CCC shelters remaining on the trail. Both were designed by the

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Branch of Plans and Design, under the supervision of Edwin A. Nickel.

Summerland Trail Shelter

The Summerland Trail Shelter in

is a rustic shelter on the

, built by the

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in 1934. The shelter features stone walls and a log roof structure, in a

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shape. It Measures about by . According to the supervising landscape architect, "The workmen were inexperienced in stone work and the shelter was not too good in appearance, but it was in harmony with its location." The shelter was listed on the

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on March 13, 1991.

North Mowich Trail Shelter

The North Mowich Trail Shelter is one of a series of shelters designed to provide simple shelter to hikers on the

. The North Mowich shelter was built in 1934 by

workers. The log structure, open to the front, measures by . The shelter was listed on the

on March 13, 1991.

Indian Bar Trail Shelter

The Indian Bar Trail Shelter in

is a rustic shelter on the

, built by the

in 1940. The shelter features stone walls and a log roof structure, to a design by the

Branch of Plans and Design, under the supervision of Edwin A. Nickel. Measuring about by , it is one of two CCC shelters remaining on the trail, with the earlier Summerland Trail Shelter. The Indian Bar shelter features a stone fireplace, and replaced an earlier ranger-built shelter. The shelter was listed on the

on March 13, 1991. In 2008, renovations were made to the Indian Bar Shelter to make repairs and correct drainage problems. Funding provided by the Mount Rainier National Park Associates was matched under the federal NPS Centennial Project.

Other historic shelters

Sunset Park Patrol Cabin

The Sunset Park Patrol Cabin was built in 1922 to shelter park rangers and hikers on the

. The cabin, at Golden Lakes, is a log structure about by with a low porch (included in the dimensions) across the front. The interior is finished with varnished logs and a wood floor. It was one of several such cabins built in 1922. The cabin was placed on the

on March 13, 1991.

White River Patrol Cabin

The White River Patrol Cabin was built in 1927 by the

at the White River Campground in

, as the White River Campground Ranger Station. The rustic cabin functioned as a patrol cabin because of its location on the

. Construction is post and beam frame with log roof framing. The three-room cabin was remodeled in 1949. The cabin was placed on the

on March 13, 1991. In 1998 White River Patrol Cabin underwent rehabilitation. This historic back country cabin serves as a mini-museum about the park's extensive trail system, including the Wonderland Trail.

Sunset Park Trail Shelter

The Sunset Park Trail Shelter was built in 1931 at Golden Lakes in the Sunset Park portion of

. The rustic log structure provides shelter for hikers on the

that encircles Mount Rainier. The Sunset Park shelter is built in a

shape, with a porch spanning the width of the front. It was listed on the

on March 13, 1991.

References

{{National Register of Historic Places Park buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state) Government buildings completed in 1940 Buildings and structures in Pierce County, Washington Rustic architecture in Washington (state) Ranger stations in Mount Rainier National Park Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington (state) Wonderland Trail shelters Huts National Register of Historic Places in Mount Rainier National Park Log cabins in the United States Residential buildings completed in 1922 Government buildings completed in 1931 Government buildings completed in 1927 Government buildings completed in 1934 Log buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state) 1922 establishments in Washington (state)

Built by Civilian Conservation Corps

Summerland Trail Shelter

North Mowich Trail Shelter

Indian Bar Trail Shelter

Other historic shelters

Sunset Park Patrol Cabin

White River Patrol Cabin

Sunset Park Trail Shelter

See also

References