Road Status
ROAD |
STATUS |
Carbon River Road
|
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
|
CLOSED for the season
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.
Commercial vehicles prohibited at all times.
NOTE: Tunnel height limit 13' 1".
|
SR 410 (Chinook Pass)
North Entrance to SR123/Cayuse Pass then east to Chinook Pass
|
CLOSED for the season
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.
Commercial vehicles prohibited at all times.
|
Nisqually Entrance to Longmire
|
OPEN
|
Longmire to Paradise
|
Closed Mondays - Fridays for the 2022-23 winter.
Open Saturdays and Sundays, weather/staff/equipment dependent. Road closes nightly on weekends and may close early depending on current conditions.
Check for road status updates. (Twitter account not required to view, though may need to refresh browser if prompted for a login).
Typical gate schedule when the road opens:
- Gate opens 9:00 am
- Uphill gate closes 3:00 pm
- Downhill gate closes 4:00 pm**
**It is recommended to leave Paradise by 3:30 pm in order to exit the gate at Longmire before it locks for the night.
- Check @MountRainierNPS on Twitter after 4:00 pm for the next day's expected road opening status the day before you plan to visit.
NOTE: The road can have a delayed opening or remain closed for the day depending on current conditions.
|
Mowich Lake Road
|
CLOSED for the season
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.
|
CLOSED for the season
|
Ricksecker Point Road
|
CLOSED for the season
|
Stevens Canyon Road
|
CLOSED for the season
NOTE: Construction will continue in the 2023 season. Check the Stevens Canyon Road Rehabilitation Project page for additional information.
NOTE: Tunnel height limit 12' 6".
|
Sunrise Road
|
CLOSED for the season
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
|
CLOSED for the season
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
|
CLOSED for the season
|
Longmire-to-Paradise Winter Road Opening Decision Matrix
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.