Florence Peak Trail

Strenuous · Out-and-back · 7.2 mi round trip · 3,774 ft gain · 3¾–5¼ hr

Big viewsSummit or lookoutOld growth

Parkingnot reported today

Steep: about 1,000 ft of climbing per mile. A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.

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At this trail

No dogs Park entrance fee Toilets (portable) 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 Rainforest Loop Trailhead · 4 other trails start 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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Right now

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⚠ Fairfax Bridge Permanently ClosedThe Fairfax Bridge on State Highway 165 (milepost 11.5) across the Carbon River has been permanently closed by Washington Department of Transportation (DOT) due to safety concerns. The bridge closure prevents vehicle…Forest Service · May 6 · details ›

⚠ 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 · 13 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 ›

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Partly Cloudy, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:25 am 6:20 pm

Air qualityAQI 26 Good

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

Snow0″ snow at Burnt Mountain (4,160 ft, 5.8 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about May 20 · typical peak Apr 6

Snow levelabout 4,800 ft now · 4,800–9,400 ft over the next three days

PassCrystal to Greenwater SR 410 27 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›

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