Mount Rainier National Park

WA
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
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WEATHER INFO

Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and elevation. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is very likely in spring, fall, and winter. Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. In the higher elevations, like Paradise, winter can last from November to May with many feet of snow on the ground.

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Mount Rainier National Park is located in west-central Washington state. Several major cities in Washington- Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima- and Portland, Oregon, are within 200 miles of the park. For GPS to Nisqually Entrance use: 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304.
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PARK CLOSURE

Sunrise Road remains closed for the winter season; typically opens early July.

Sunrise Road in the northeast corner of the park remains closed, estimated to open for the season in early July. State Routes 123/410, Stevens Canyon, and White River Road to the campground are open for the season.

INFORMATION

Expect 30 min delays on SR123 in the southeast corner of the park.

Expect 30 min delays, gravel road, and reduced speed limits on a 2.8 mile section of SR123 from Laughingwater Creek Bridge (milepost 2.5) to Panther Creek Bridge (milepost 5.2).

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PARK CLOSURE

SR165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.

There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.

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INFORMATION

Timed Entry Reservations will be required for the Sunrise Corridor ONLY in summer 2025.

A timed entry reservation is required only for the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm daily from July 11-Sept 1, 2025, then on weekends and holidays from Sept 2 through end of the season (typically mid-October).

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