![]() Winter group permits (13 or more people) can be obtained in advance on as soon as there is the required five feet of consolidated snow on the ground at Paradise.For trips starting in the northeast (SR410) or southeast (SR123) corners of the park, permits can be obtained by self-registration at the Crystal Lakes trailhead and the White River WIC for trips in the northeast corner of the park and at the Southeast entrance archway for trips in the southeast corner of the park.From October 11, 2021-May 26, 2022, permits can be obtained at the Carbon River Ranger Station and at the Longmire Museum.Permits for overnight camping in the backcountry are required year-round.Climbers can self register at the Paradise Old Station.Backpackers may pick up permits at the Longmire Museum beginning October 11, 2022.Winter Camping has ended for the 2022/2023 season. Register for Permits During the Winter and Spring Season Conditions are updated when there is new information. NOTE: Please note the date for reports and recognize that changes may have occurred since the report. While break-ins are infrequent, they do occur. Learn more about winter recreation.ĭo not leave valuables in your car. Avalanche assessment and route-finding skills are needed for many winter activities in the park. Learn more about hiking safety.Ĭheck the Northwest Avalanche Center Report and the Mount Rainier Recreational Weather Report before heading out. mountain weather is good one minute, daunting the next. These crossings are not replaced until the following spring/summer. Expect log footbridges and other river crossings to be washed out during the fall/winter, when powerful rain events are common. Use extreme caution anytime you attempt to ford a river or creek. Always cross early in the day when water levels are at their lowest. River crossings are prone to washing out, potentially leaving you stranded on one side of the crossing. FIRES ARE NOT ALLOWED in the wilderness at Mount Rainier.īe prepared for harsh conditions and fast-changing weather. Always check with Park Rangers for trail conditions before heading out into the backcountry. A Wilderness Camping Permit is required year round for camping or climbing in the park. Trail and backcountry camp conditions are reported in detail during the summer months only (generally June-September). Always check current weather conditions before heading out on a trail. At any time during the year the weather can change quickly and unexpectedly. ![]() ![]() ![]() Please note that many park roads and facilities close during winter. As we get reliable information on the status of a trail, a section of trail or a backcountry camp, that information will be posted here on the website. Given the vastness of the trail system and the volumes of snow, this is a large task. Wilderness Rangers and Trail Crew members are out and about early in the season trying to assess the damage. Footlogs are also prone to being washed out anytime there is a prolonged period of rain regardless of the season. Replacing footlogs and bridges is also a major project. The Trail Crew may have to clear hundreds of trees from the trails each year. The snow usually starts melting in high volumes, causing more damage to trails and camps. All this damage gets covered by 10-20 feet of snow, and there it sits until melt-out which often does not occur in earnest until late June or early July. The previous fall usually brings the rainy season which causes damage to trails and camps by raging waters, high winds and falling trees. When spring comes to the mountains it is a very busy time for Park Rangers. Mount Rainier can receive 700 or more inches of snow each winter. Wonderland Trail: Panhandle Gap-Indian Bar June 25, 2023 ![]()
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