Stage 7 of the Wonderland Trail covers 12.9 km from Mystic to Sunrise, with 793 m of ascent and 570 m of descent. The highest point is 2,055 m. Allow about 5.5 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.
High camp at 1,786 m (5,858 ft) below Skyscraper Pass, with 3 individual sites and 1 group site, bear pole and toilet. Closed in autumn 2026 because of the Garda Falls Fire (Wonderland Complex); check NPS conditions before you go.
The highest camp on the loop at 1,908 m (6,256 ft), about 1 km from the Sunrise visitor area, with 8 individual sites, 2 group sites and a bear box. Open in October 2026 via White River; the Sunrise Road is closed to cars.
Day lodge at the Sunrise visitor area, about 0.5 km from the trail, with food and gifts but no overnight beds; one of only two places in the park to buy basic supplies. Generally open early July to early September; closed for the rest of the 2026 season after the August fires.
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.