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Dead Horse Creek Trail

Easy · Out-and-back · 1.4 mi round trip · 471 ft gain · 35–50 min

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Parkingnot reported today

Good for families, first hikes and short outings.

5,6006,100 0 mi 0.73 mi

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At this trail

Park entrance fee Toilets (flush) Trash cans

PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMount Rainier National Park › National Park Service

Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Starts at Skyline Trailhead · 4 other trails start here

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⚠ 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 ›
TonightPM31° 
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ThuAM58° 

Mostly Clear, wind 6 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:22 am 6:24 pm
Air qualityAQI 32 Good
WildfireWest Fork fire, 18 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained
Snow0″ snow at Paradise (5,150 ft, 1 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 15 · typical peak May 4
Snow levelabout 4,700 ft now · 4,100–9,400 ft over the next three days
PassCayuse Pass SR 123 18 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
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