State Route 410
In winter and snow levels permitting, SR-410 becomes a winter playground once it has closed. Snowshoe or ski south on the highway as many miles as you wish with minimal elevation gain.
getting there
From Enumclaw, drive SR-410 east to its junction with Crystal Mountain Boulevard, just before the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Once SR-410 is closed for the winter, it's gated. Turn left on to Crystal Mountain Boulevard and then immediately turn right to enter the Silver Creek Sno-Park (2,750 ft). Be sure you don't park at the gate on SR-410 because you may be ticketed or towed.
snowshoe & ski route
Every year, SR-410 closes for the winter, usually December through March. When there's sufficient snow on the ground at this elevation, SR-410 becomes a winter playground! This two-lane road through dense woods offers a path for snowshoers and cross-country. Snowmobiles are allowed to cruise on SR-410 in winter as well.
From the parking area, pass beneath the Mount Rainier National Park sign and head south on SR-410 as far as you wish. In 2 miles reach a fairly level stretch that a good turnaround point for an easy trip. More ambitious travelers may aim for the junction with the Sunrise Road at 4.8 miles, for 9.6 miles round-trip. Going past the Sunrise Road junction is not recommended because the road travels in the path of numerous avalanche chutes.
- Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
- Seasons: January, February, March, April, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Easy, U-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Ungroomed
- Length: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 250 ft
- 3,000 ft
- Land Manager: Mount Rainier National Park
- Parking Permit Required: SnoPark Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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- Silver Creek Sno-Park
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