The gate to Paradise was closed so we started on the Wonderland from Longmire.
Stubbornly donned our snowshoes that I was determined to wear. Took them off a mile in and did not need for the duration. Once you take the bridge across the river, micro spikes might be useful. Glad we had them returning down the hill from Madcap and Carter Falls. The trail never gets particularly icy and we had a solid footpath but happy to have my poles as well. There are a few downed trees coming from Longmire easily walked around or hopped over.
Started at 12:15 from a nearly filled Longmire parking lot. Finished the 6 miles in 2.5 hours. Great day, hope yours goes just as well.
Happy Trails!
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