Trail Overview

This is a nicely forested road with pullouts that have views of Mount Rainier. The trail has a steady climb to the summit at 7.7 miles. After the summit at 8.2 miles, there is a large gravel shooting pit on the right-hand side. As you travel down the trail there are plenty of spur trails to explore as well as pullouts for camping. This trail is seasonal and closes in the winter when it snows. There are gates just at 410 highway and at mile 13.9 on this road closing down most of the trail system in this area.

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Difficulty

This is a well-groomed road that is easy to travel. This is the main road through the trail system and it is easy to pass other vehicles.

Technical Rating

J Z

Jun 20, 2026

2013 Jeep Wrangler

Obstructed

Fallen rock still near center of the trail but past the peak. Narrower vehicle should be able to manage. Full-size pickup is hard to say. Otherwise conduction pretty good. Lots of dust though whenever you face another vehicle.

Isaac Tolman

May 31, 2026

1996 Toyota RAV4

Obstructed

boulder on side of road near quarry, if your vehicle isn't to wide easily passable, made it to dalles lakes, unsure of road conditions further on, but definitely watch for jagged rocks in roadway.

L Bridges

May 22, 2026

Obstructed

Downed rock in the middle of the road

Shane Miley

Oct 28, 2025

2011 Ford F-Series

Open

Snow towards middle. Some spots where fairly slick but overall not bad. Looked like about 2in of snow from the few times I stopped.

Evan K

Sep 20, 2025

Open

NormalDustyWashboard

Tim L

Apr 24, 2025

Temporarily Closed

Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate

Closed gate off hwy

Chase G

Jan 01, 2025

2023 Ford Bronco

Temporarily Closed

Closed Gate

Zach C

Nov 03, 2024

Open

Snow/Ice

About half way up theres about 4in of snow. A little slick, but nothing any 4x4 can't handle.

Basalt Overland

Oct 19, 2024

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Open

Muddy/Wet