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Paradise Glacier Trail

Moderate · Out-and-back · 4.6 mi round trip · 946 ft gain · 1¾–2½ hr

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Parkingnot reported today

A solid half-day for most hikers.

5,5006,300 0 mi 2.34 mi

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No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here

At this trail

Park entrance fee Toilets (flush)

Pack it out.

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 Lower Lakes Trailhead · 3 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 ›
TodayAM47°8%
TonightPM39°6%
WedAM51°8%
WedPM43° 
ThuAM58° 
ThuPM47° 
FriAM61° 
FriPM39°40%

Partly Sunny, wind 2 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:22 am 6:24 pm
Air qualityAQI 47 Good
WildfireWest Fork fire, 18 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained
Snow0″ snow at Paradise (5,150 ft, 1.1 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 15 · typical peak May 4
Snow levelabout 6,400 ft now · 6,400–9,500 ft over the next three days
PassCayuse Pass SR 123 17 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
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Mt. Rainier
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Packwood Airport South
Packwood Airport South · 21 km ›

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All conditions and reports at Lower Lakes Trailhead

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