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Kautz Creek (snowshoe route)

Strenuous · Out-and-back · 10.6 mi round trip · 3,280 ft gain · 4½–6½ hr

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Parkingnot reported today

A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.

2,4005,600 0 mi 5.33 mi

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At this trail

Park entrance fee Toilets (vault) Trash cans

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PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMount Rainier National Park › National Park Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›

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Getting there

Starts at Kautz Creek Trailhead · 2 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 ›
Fire RestrictionsThere are no current fire restrictions on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Even with lower fire risk please continue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely…Forest Service · Sep 18 · 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 ›
TodayAM55° 
TonightPM36°5%
TueAM56°9%
TuePM41°6%
WedAM59°6%
WedPM42° 
ThuAM67° 
ThuPM45° 

Sunny, wind 6 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:23 am 6:22 pm
Air qualityAQI 39 Good
WildfireWest Fork fire, 26 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained
Snow0″ snow at Paradise (5,150 ft, 9.7 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 15 · typical peak May 4
Snow levelabout 5,600 ft now · 4,700–9,500 ft over the next three days
PassCayuse Pass SR 123 28 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
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