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Mount Rainier National Park
Road Status
 

The Nisqually Road (entrance from SR706 in Ashford) has reopened to the public as of 7:00 AM Friday, November 21. Flood waters had compromised the safety of the road in the Kautz Creek area.

See recent November 2008 Flooding Photos
A powerpoint presentation (PDF).

Carbon River Road: vehicle access is open to barricades located at the county road washout on State Route 165. Parking is extremely limited. From this location it is a 1/2 mile walk to the Carbon River Entrance. Inside the park the Carbon River Road/Trail sustained further heavy damage making hiking hazardous through rough terrain and fallen trees. The park does not recommend attempting to access the area.

 

 

Road Status - Updated November 16, 2008

ROAD

STATUS

Carbon River Road

 CLOSED to traffic beyond a point one-half mile west of entrance. See update above.

SR 123 (Cayuse Pass)

CLOSED
See info at Chinook Pass

SR 410 (Chinook Pass)

OPEN
For road status, check the Washington State Dept. of Transportation web site or call 1-800-695-ROAD (7623) toll-free statewide or 206-DOT-HIWY (368-4499) in the greater Seattle area. 

Longmire to Paradise

Open daily, closes nightly. Winter traction tires recommended. Subject to change according to weather.

 
Nisqually Entrance to Longmire

OPEN as of Friday, November 21.

Mowich Lake Road

Closed

Paradise Valley Road

Closed
Stevens Canyon Road

Closed

Sunrise Road

Closed

Westside Road

CLOSED as of 11/12 due to road damage from persistent rain.
Open to Dry Creek

White River Road to Campground


Closed

 


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Trail Conditions
Planning a trip into the Mount Rainier backcountry? Find out what the trails are like before you go.
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Weather
Be prepared for Mount Rainier's changeable weather. Check the forecast...
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Camping at Mount Rainier
Learn about reservations, fees and amenities at Mount Rainier's six campgrounds.
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The toe of Carbon Glacier appears dirty as it is covered in silt. Mount Rainier is in the background.  

Did You Know?
Carbon Glacier comes to the lowest elevation of any glacier in the lower 48 states at 3500'. It's located in the northwest corner of the park.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2008 at 13:38 EST