Paul Peak Trail

Moderate · Out-and-back · 5.6 mi round trip · 1,197 ft gain · 2 h 15 min–3 h 15 min

Parkingnot reported today

A solid half-day for most hikers.

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At this trail

Park entrance fee Toilets (vault) Trash cans dogs, accessibility, bikes: not recorded yet

National Park Service page · Mount Rainier National Park (National Park Service) ›

In Mount Rainier National Park. Day hikes need no permit; overnight stays need a wilderness permit. Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go. Official: conditions · roads · fees · permits.

Getting there

Starts at Paul Peak Trailhead · 1 other trail starts here

⚠ Road closed: Mowich Lake Road: no public vehicle access (bridge closure). Reaching this trailhead means walking or biking the road. official status (checked 2026-10-05)

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Right now

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⚠ WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails. White River open.Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge…National Park Service · Sep 11 · details ›

⚠ SR 165 is closed at the Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge to all vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians until further notice. The closure means there is no access acrosWSDOT · 19 km · Jul 6 · details ›

⚠ SR 165 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.National Park Service · Dec 4 · details ›

⚠ Be cautious around park rivers & learn how to cross safely!Many hikers underestimate the power of moving water. Regardless of your knowledge, skills, and experience use these pointers in making wise decisions before attempting to cross a river.National Park Service · Jun 29 · details ›

TodayPM58°

TonightPM50°

WedAM63°1%

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Sunny, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›

7:14 am 6:36 pm

AQI 32

Wildfire: Garda Falls fire, 14 km away, 73 acres, 0% contained

Snow: 0″ snow at Mowich (3,170 ft, 3.5 km away)
Typical year: usually melted out by about Mar 16 · typical peak Feb 25

Cayuse Pass SR 123 (29 km): Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›

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