Road Status

Road Status - Updated May 17, 2013

This report is updated when conditions change. You may also call the park for current road conditions at 360-569-2211 or check MountRainierNPS on Twitter for road updates and announcements.

ROAD	STATUS
Carbon River Road	OPEN No vehicles are permitted beyond the park entrance; bicycle and pedestrian traffic only.
SR 410/123 (Cayuse Pass) North boundary to south boundary	OPEN Commercial vehicles prohibited at all times. For more information, check the Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WASDOT) or call 1-800-695-ROAD (7623) toll-free statewide or 206-DOT-HIWY (368-4499) in the greater Seattle area.
SR 410 (Chinook Pass)	OPEN Commercial vehicles prohibited at all times. For more information, check the Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WASDOT) or call 1-800-695-ROAD (7623) toll-free statewide or 206-DOT-HIWY (368-4499) in the greater Seattle area.
Nisqually Entrance to Longmire	OPEN
Longmire to Paradise	OPEN Closure still possible depending on the weather. Check MountRainierNPS on Twitter for status updates of the Longmire-Paradise road.
Mowich Lake Road	CLOSED for the season. Projected to open July 4, weather dependent.
Paradise Valley Road	CLOSED for the season. Projected to open June 21, weather dependent.
Ricksecker Point Road	OPEN
Stevens Canyon Road	CLOSED for the season. Projected to open May 24, weather dependent. Stevens Canyon Road Rehabilitation project continues through September, 2013. Construction updates will be posted on Western Federal Lands Highway Division website.
Sunrise Road	CLOSED for the season. Projected to open June 28, weather dependent. Note: Due to the steep, narrow, and winding nature of the Sunrise Road, it is recommended that RVs and vehicles with trailers longer than 25 ft. LOA not travel up the Sunrise Road beyond the White River Campground intersection.
Westside Road to Dry Creek	OPEN Hikers and bicyclists may travel on the road beyond the closed gate. Use extreme caution in avalanche-prone areas.
White River Road to Campground	CLOSED for the season. Projected to open May 24, weather dependent.

Longmire-to-Paradise Winter Road Opening Decision Matrix

All vehicles are required to carry tire chains when traveling in the park during the winter season (Nov 1 - May 1). This requirement applies to all vehicles (including four-wheel drive), regardless of tire type or weather conditions. Review the Tire Chain Frequently Asked Questions for more information or learn more about Winter Recreation at Mount Rainier.

State Road 7 Reopened - The closed section of SR7 has reopened with a reduced speed limit of 20 mph. Trucks and larger vehicles are still strongly recommended by the Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WASDOT) to continue using the detour through Eatonville (the detour signs are still posted). The 15-20 minute detour through Eatonville uses the Alder Cutoff Road to reconnect to SR7 past the former closure in order to reach the Nisqually Entrance of the park. A WASDOT press release provides more information on the reopening of SR7 (10/9/2012).