My buddy in Flagstaff swore I didn't need permits for the Wonderland Trail in July, and that was a $200 mistake

Julia Carter · 2026-10-08T18:55:03.512368+00:00

He said walk-ups were easy that time of year so I skipped the lottery, showed up at Longmire, and got turned away with zero spots left for 9 days. Anyone actually scored a walk-up there, or is the lottery the only real way in?

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My buddy in Flagstaff swore I didn't need permits for the Wonderland Trail in July, and that was a $200 mistake | Backpacking Routes - Talk Freely