Paul Peak (snowshoe route)

Moderate · Out-and-back · 5.6 mi round trip · 1,196 ft gain · 2¼–3¼ hr

Snowshoe route

Parkingnot reported today

A solid half-day for most hikers.

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At this trail

Park entrance fee Toilets (vault) Trash cans

Official pageNational Park Service ›

PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.

AreaMount Rainier National Park › National Park Service

Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›

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

Getting there

Starts at Paul Peak Trailhead · 2 other trails start 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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⚠ 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 ›

TonightPM35°

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TueAM48°3%

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ThuAM62°

Mostly Clear, wind 5 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:24 am 6:22 pm

Air qualityAQI 39 Good

WildfireWest Fork fire, 15 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained

Snow0″ snow at Mowich (3,170 ft, 3.5 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Mar 16 · typical peak Feb 25

Snow levelabout 4,300 ft now · 4,300–9,300 ft over the next three days

PassCayuse Pass SR 123 29 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›

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