10/29/2026
❄️Heading to Mount Rainier? A little winter travel heads up!
Planning a trip to Paradise? Starting today, October 29, nightly gate closures are in effect on the road between Longmire and Paradise ✨
🚗 Here’s what visitors need to know:
🕘 9 AM | Gate opens
⬆️ 3 PM | Uphill gate closes
⬇️ 4 PM | Downhill gate closes
Our tip? Plan to leave Paradise by 3:30 PM to give yourself plenty of time to make your way down the mountain.
🌨️ Mountain weather has a mind of its own! Road openings and closures may change due to weather or staffing, so always check current conditions before heading out
🔗 Winter travel updates: https://go.nps.gov/MORAWinterTravel
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