Paradise sledding area at WA's Mount Rainier closed this winter
Families enjoy sledding in the Paradise sledding area. (Photo: National Park Service)
Mount Rainier National Park officials announced that the Paradise Sledding Area will be closed for the entire 2024-25 winter season.
According to a Wednesday press release detailing the 2024-25 winter access schedule, the NPS announced that the sledding runs will be closed while staff members focus on plowing roads and parking lots to maintain access to the area.
The Paradise area will also start operating four days a week, allowing vehicle access Fridays through Mondays, beginning on Nov. 12.
The Longmire area will remain open seven days a week. Winter camping at Paradise will only be available Friday through Sunday, depending on weather conditions.
According to the NPS, winter recreation access in the rest of the park will remain unchanged. However, annual closures on SR-410 and SR-123 will be happening soon at the northeast, east and southeast park boundaries.
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For more information, please visit Mount Rainier National Park's website.