Emmons Moraine Trail

Easy · Out-and-back · 3 mi round trip · 635 ft gain · 1–1½ hr

Alpine lakeBig viewsRiver or creek

Parkingnot reported today

Good for families, first hikes and short outings.

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At this trail

No dogs Park entrance fee Toilets Trash cans

Official pageNational Park Service ›

PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.

AreaMount Rainier National Park › National Park Service

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

Getting there

Starts at Glacier Basin Trailhead · 2 other trails start here

⚠ Closure: Sunrise Road closed to vehicles after the Wonderland Complex fires; pedestrians and bikes only. Check road status before you go. official status (checked 2026-10-05)

Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 46.90172, -121.64588

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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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Partly Cloudy, wind 5 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:23 am 6:21 pm

Air qualityAQI 15 Good

WildfireWest Fork fire, 7 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained

Snow2″ snow at Cayuse Pass (5,260 ft, 9.2 km away)
Typical year: usually melted out by about Jun 28 · typical peak Apr 19

Snow levelabout 4,300 ft now · 4,300–9,500 ft over the next three days

PassCayuse Pass SR 123 9 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›

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