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Danger: Mount Rainier National Park — Sunrise & White River CLOSURE extended to Carbon River Suspension Bridge
Published Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:25:38 GMT — Updated Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:09:45 GMT
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Mount Rainier National Park
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There is an active fire near Grand Park in the northeast area of the park. Sunrise Road and White River Road to SR410 are CLOSED until further notice. All trails originating from these park roads, and all trails in the Grand Park area, are also closed until further notice. The Wonderland Trail is open. 8/23/26 UPDATE: Due to new fires near Redstone Peak the backcountry CLOSURE of the Northern Loop is extended to Carbon River Suspension Bridge including Lake James & Yellowstone Cliff camps.
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