Classic Route

Is Classic Route open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mount Rainier National Park. It doesn't name Classic Route, so check the source for the area it covers.

• SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.

  Park closure covering Mount Rainier National Park · NPS · Mount Rainier National Park

• WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails.

  Park alert covering Mount Rainier National Park · NPS · Mount Rainier National Park

• Be cautious around park rivers & learn how to cross safely!

  Park alert covering Mount Rainier National Park · NPS · Mount Rainier National Park

As of Oct 25, 1:30 pm PDT · Source: NPS · Mount Rainier National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Classic Route

Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   34° / 24°

2. Feb

   34° / 23°

3. Mar

   36° / 24°

4. Apr

   40° / 26°

5. May

   48° / 33°

6. Jun

   54° / 37°

7. Jul

   62° / 44°

8. Aug

   64° / 45°

9. Sep

   57° / 41°

10. Oct

    46° / 33°

11. Nov

    37° / 26°

12. Dec

    33° / 22°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rainier Paradise Rs, WA, 2 mi away at 5,427 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.