After working on a WTA trail party all day, I decided to hike from Sunrise Visitors Center down the Wonderland trail 2.6 miles to the White River Camp Ground.
Past two ladies on their way up the trail who wanted to know how much further they had until the Sunrise Camp Ground, they were almost there as I met them on my first switch back.
On the way down the trail right after the first (dry) waterfall the trail goes up about 10 feet and the trail is then a little sketchy with dry sand/dirt and a narrow trail with a good drop-off on one side.
The trail is in great condition, but with the little rain we've had this summer the trail was a little rough going down due too the trail bed being what it is. The trail crosses the creeks that run through the "loop A" portion of the camp ground a few times.
All in all this is a well maintainted/ well traveled trail. I would highly suggest treking poles for either up or down, and if you have bad knees a knee brace as well.
Easy 2.6 miles on the wonderland trail and then .5 on the Sunrise Rim to the visitors center. No real views of the mountain through the trees.
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