Mount Rainier: Road to Paradise Expected to Reopen Friday, Conditions Permitting
Access to Paradise could reopen Friday, October 30, conditions permitting. The road remains open to Longmire. All vehicles should carry tire chains.
By Victoria Boissonade, · Updated
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Road to Paradise Expected to Reopen Friday, Conditions Permitting
Access to Paradise is expected to reopen Friday, October 30, 2026, conditions permitting. The gate at Longmire remains closed overnight for public safety. The road remains open to Longmire. All vehicles should carry tire chains, including 4WD and AWD vehicles. Drivers must be ready to use them.
Official source : Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
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Paradise access may reopen October 27, conditions permitting
The road is open to Longmire. The gate to Paradise is projected to reopen Tuesday, October 27, 2026, conditions permitting. All vehicles must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. This requirement also applies to 4WD and AWD vehicles. The gate at Longmire is closed for the night for public safety.
Official source : Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
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Mount Rainier: Access to Paradise from Longmire Remains Closed
At Mount Rainier, the road is open to Longmire, but access to Paradise is closed, with reopening projected for October 26, 2026, conditions permitting.
If you're planning a trip to Paradise, keep your plans flexible. The road from Longmire to Paradise is currently closed. The gate was closed for the night for public safety. The closure affects the drive beyond Longmire toward Paradise. The road remains open as far as Longmire.
As you plan your visit, keep in mind that the gate is projected to reopen on Monday, October 26, 2026, conditions permitting. That date is still an estimate. We recommend having a backup plan for the day instead of making your entire itinerary depend on access to Paradise. The information provided doesn't specify a reopening time.
Before you head out, there's another essential requirement. You must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. This applies to all vehicles, including those with four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. If you're driving a rental, we recommend checking that you have chains before you leave. Your vehicle's drivetrain doesn't exempt you from this rule.
To plan your route, see the Mount Rainier National Park guide. As you build your itinerary, remember that you can drive to Longmire, while access to Paradise depends on the gate reopening.
We recommend checking the road status before heading toward Paradise. The projected October 26 reopening doesn't guarantee access. Keep tire chains readily available in your vehicle, too. You must carry them even if you don't plan to drive beyond Longmire.