Stage 2 of the Wonderland Trail covers 16.1 km from Devil's Dream to Klapatche Park, with 1,187 m of ascent and 1,036 m of descent. The highest point is 1,815 m. Allow about 7 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Subalpine camp at 1,678 m (5,504 ft) beside Aurora Lake, with 4 individual sites and no group site; one of the most sought-after camps on the loop. Get water at St. Andrews Lake if the small lake is dry; toilet.
Forest camp at 1,300 m (4,266 ft) near the basalt columns of the South Puyallup, with 4 individual sites and 1 group site. Water about 0.4 km north and south of camp.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. On the Wonderland Trail you may camp only at the designated camp written on your wilderness permit for that night. Book the permit on Recreation.gov (Early Access Lottery in February, general sale from April 25) or try for a walk-up permit the day before.
Emergency: call 911. Little signal: carry a PLB. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.