10/28/2026
Info regarding the gate inside the park between Longmire and Paradise.
Starting Thursday, October 29, 2026, the gate at Longmire to Paradise will close nightly.
Gate Schedule:
- Gate opens 9:00 am
- Uphill gate closes 3:00 pm
- Downhill gate closes 4:00 pm**
**It is recommended to leave Paradise by 3:30 pm in order to safely drive down the hill and exit the gate at Longmire before it locks for the night.
The road may have a delayed opening, close early, or remain closed the entire day due to weather or staffing conditions, as determined by the Winter Road Opening Matrix: https://go.nps.gov/WinterRoadOpeningMatrix
Learn more about winter travel in Mount Rainier National Park at https://go.nps.gov/MORAWinterTravel
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