Road Status
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Carbon River Road
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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.
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SR 123 (Cayuse Pass)
South Entrance to Cayuse Pass
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OPEN
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".
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SR 410 (Chinook Pass)
North Entrance to SR123/Cayuse Pass then east to Chinook Pass
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OPEN
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.
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Nisqually Entrance to Longmire
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OPEN
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Longmire to Paradise
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OPEN
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Mowich Lake Road
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CLOSED for the season
Estimated to open for the season July 7, weather dependent.
NOTE: Most of this road is gravel and some sections have rough conditions with potholes. Please drive with caution.
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Paradise Valley Road
One-way scenic route leaving Paradise connecting to Stevens Canyon Road.
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CLOSED for the season
Estimated to open for the season June 30, weather dependent.
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Ricksecker Point Road
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OPEN
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Stevens Canyon Road
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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 with weekend & holiday access ONLY due to construction for the 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.
NOTE: Tunnel height limit 12' 6".
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Sunrise Road
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CLOSED for the season
Estimated to open for the season early July, 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.
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Westside Road
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OPEN
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.
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White River Road to Campground
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OPEN
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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.