Booking the Wonderland Trail six months out still wasn't enough

I mean, the permit lottery filled up in minutes, and now I'm stuck waiting another year. Maybe it's just me, but plan way ahead for these popular loops.

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laura_chen411mo ago

Yeah you almost have to set a calendar reminder for the exact minute the lottery opens. What's the earliest you've ever started planning for a trip like that?

anna_coleman461mo ago

Honestly, it feels like everything is moving to this lottery or rush system now. Not just for trips, but for getting into popular restaurants or signing kids up for activities. I remember trying to book a campsite last year and having to log on at midnight exactly. It's like if you don't plan months ahead, you miss out on basic stuff. Makes you wonder how we got to a point where free time requires so much scheduling.

davidkim1mo ago

Tbh I never planned early until I missed a permit last year.