Road Status

Road Status - Updated September 21, 2016
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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 Tentatively estimated to close for the season November 21, weather dependent. NOTE: Starting September 19, expect minor delays due to rockfall mitigation work on the SR 123 tunnel. A traffic signal will be in place to help guide traffic. Commercial vehicles prohibited at all times. For more information, check the Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) 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 Tentatively estimated to close for the season November 21, weather dependent. Commercial vehicles prohibited at all times. For more information, check the Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) 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 NOTE: Due to road construction, expect delays. For more information, please refer to the road construction page. Expect limited parking at Paradise while parking lots are paved in September.
Mowich Lake Road	OPEN Estimated to close for the season October 24, weather dependent. NOTE: Most of this road is gravel and some sections have rough conditions with potholes. Please drive with caution.
Paradise Valley Road	OPEN Estimated to close for the season October 31, weather dependent. Expect limited parking at Paradise while parking lots are paved in September.
Ricksecker Point Road	CLOSED due to construction. For more information, please refer to the road construction page.
Stevens Canyon Road	OPEN Estimated to close for the season October 31, weather dependent.
Sunrise Road	OPEN Estimated to close for the season October 24, 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 to Dry Creek	OPEN Estimated to close for the season November 7, weather dependent. 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 31, 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.

Longmire-to-Paradise Winter Road Opening Decision Matrix