Road Status - Updated October 2, 2023
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. Weather can change quickly and affect road conditions, and check for park alerts involving road construction or delays. Plan ahead to avoid summer congestion. The park can experience extremely high visitation with long wait times at the entrances and heavy road and parking lot congestion. Road work outside of the park may also affect travel times.
View the following road status map or road status table for updates.
NOTE:Closed roads may be open to non-motorized vehicles like bicycles. CHECK SIGNS on closed road gates before proceeding. During snow plowing operations or when otherwise posted, park roads are closed to all use, including hiking, skiing, snowmobiles, and bicycling.
For the best viewing experience, click on the "View full screen" link in the lower left corner of the map. Click on any section of road or notification symbol for more information.
OPEN to pedestrian & bicycling traffic only
NOTE: Be prepared to navigate around road and trail washouts and expect to encounter normal hazards, including downed trees, snow, and changing weather conditions.
No vehicles are permitted beyond the park entrance.
SR 123 (Cayuse Pass)
South Entrance to Cayuse Pass
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season mid-November, weather dependent.
SR 410 (Chinook Pass)
North Entrance to SR123/Cayuse Pass then east to Chinook Pass
OPEN inside the park
NOTE: SR410 will be CLOSED outside of the park October 2-5 for culvert replacement: WSDOT News Release, 9/19/23. During the closure there will be no access to the northeast entrance of the park on route to Sunrise/White River. Sunrise will still be accessible from the south via SR123.
Estimated to close for the season mid-November, weather dependent.
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season October 16, weather dependent.
NOTE: Most of this road is gravel and some sections have rough conditions with potholes. Please drive with caution.
Paradise Valley Road
One-way scenic route leaving Paradise connecting to Stevens Canyon Road.
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season October 16, weather dependent.
Ricksecker Point Road
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season October 16, weather dependent.
Stevens Canyon Road
OPEN from Stevens Canyon Entrance on the east side to the Grove of the Patriarchs parking area. NOTE: The Grove of the Patriarchs vault toilets are open but the Grove of the Patriarchs trail remains closed. The Eastside and Silver Falls Trails are open.
OPEN from Paradise Road wye on the west side to Stevens Creek, with access to Reflection Lakes and Bench & Snow Lake Trailhead.
The middle portion of Stevens Canyon Road from Stevens Creek to Grove of the Patriarchs is OPEN withweekend & holiday access ONLY due to construction forthe 2023 season. Expect minor delays due to one-lane traffic when open and rough road conditions. The middle portion of the road closes for construction at 6:00 am on Mondays and remains closed through 8:30 pm on Fridays. During closure, the road is closed to ALL use, including hiking and bicycling. Check the Stevens Canyon Road Rehabilitation Project page for additional information.
Estimated to close for the season October 16, weather dependent.
NOTE: Tunnel height limit 12' 6".
Sunrise Road
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season October 10, 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 feet LOA not travel up the Sunrise Road beyond the White River Campground intersection. Currently there are no restrictions for unmodified motor coaches of standard length.
Westside Road
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season November 6, weather dependent.
NOTE: Due to danger from rock fall, vehicles must park south of the barricade at Dry Creek. Hikers and bicyclists should travel through the area with caution and avoid lingering in the hazard zone. Visitors are also advised that Westside Road is an active geohazard zone.
White River Road to Campground
OPEN
Estimated to close for the season October 22, weather dependent.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE:Closed roads may be open to non-motorized vehicles like bicycles. CHECK SIGNS on closed road gates before proceeding. During snow plowing operations or when otherwise posted, park roads are closed to all use, including hiking, skiing, snowmobiles, and bicycling.
