Carter Falls

Easy · Out-and-back · 2.4 mi round trip · 518 ft gain · 55 min–1¼ hr

Parkingnot reported today

Good for families, first hikes and short outings.

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At this trail

No dogs Park entrance fee

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Official pageNational Park Service ›

PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.

AreaMount Rainier National Park › National Park Service

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Getting there

Starts at Wonderland Trail: Cougar Rock · 1 other trail starts here

⚠ Road closed: Carbon River Road: no public vehicle access since April 22, 2025 (bridge closure). Walk or bike in from the Carbon River entrance. official status (checked 2026-10-05)

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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 ›

ℹ Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Traffic and Trail ImpactsParking is closed at the Summerland Trailhead on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail with limited parking at White River…National Park Service · Oct 8 · details ›

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Mostly Clear, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:22 am 6:24 pm

Air qualityAQI 47 Good

WildfireWest Fork fire, 21 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained

Snow0″ snow at Paradise (5,150 ft, 3.7 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 15 · typical peak May 4

Snow levelabout 5,700 ft now · 4,700–9,600 ft over the next three days

PassCayuse Pass SR 123 22 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›

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All conditions and reports at Wonderland Trail: Cougar Rock

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