Mount Rainier: Three Roads to Leave Off Your Driving Route This Winter
Three roads at Mount Rainier are currently closed for winter, with bicycle access possible under certain conditions, so plan your route accordingly.
If you're planning a visit to Mount Rainier right now, review your route before you get behind the wheel. Paradise Valley Road, White River Road, and Sunrise Road are currently closed for the winter season. We recommend leaving these three roads off your driving itinerary.
This update applies specifically to the roads listed. It doesn't tell you what you can visit elsewhere in the park. For help planning your trip, see the Mount Rainier National Park guide. We suggest planning around these closures and avoiding any itinerary that depends on driving one of these roads.
Bicycle access requires a closer look. Closed roads may be open to bicycling when roadwork isn't underway. That's a conditional possibility, not blanket permission to ride. We recommend having a backup plan if you're considering cycling on a road that's closed to cars.
Before proceeding by bike, check the signs on the closed road gates and follow their instructions. Planning a ride in advance doesn't give you permission to proceed. Once you're there, follow the instructions posted at the access point you intend to use. If they don't allow you through, adjust your plans.
The park's update doesn't give a reopening date. We recommend planning your visit without counting on these roads reopening to traffic. Plan your driving routes and any potential bike rides separately. All three roads are closed to cars, while bicycle access depends on conditions on-site.