PLEASE READ! 2009 WILDERNESS ALERTS

On the trail in Grand Park

INTRODUCTION

October 14, 2009: Fall colors are strong. The park has had some snow and icy roads at Paradise. The weather has made the turn toward fall, and winter doesn't seem far away. Check road conditions for closures and alerts.

Permits are not required for day hiking. However, camping overnight in the wilderness at Mount Rainier requires a permit. In the summer, permits can be obtained at any ranger station in the park during their hours of operation. Obtain permits at: the Longmire Wilderness Information Center at Longmire, the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center at Ohanapecosh, the White River Wilderness Information Center at the White River Entrance, the Sunrise Visitor Center at Sunrise and the Carbon River Ranger Station at the Carbon River Entrance.

In the winter, permits are available at the Longmire Museum every day and the Jackson Visitor Center on weekends. Self-registration during the winter is available at the Carbon River Ranger Station, Ohanapecosh Ranger Station, and the Highway 410 entrance arch at the park's north boundary. For more information on winter camping at Paradise, travel here. Winter camping ends by May 15 each spring.

Fall colors at Longmire

Fall colors are looking good throughout the park.

Current Hours Of Operations, Contact Information And Road Status

Mt. Rainier's Wilderness Guidelines And Regulations

Wilderness Reservation Request Form

Caching Food And Fuel

The Wonderland Trail