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Two bicyclists descend a steeply curving road bordered by snow banks.
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Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Bicycling at Mount Rainier National Park

Bicycling at Mount Rainier National Park is both scenic and challenging. Bicycles are allowed on park roads but they are not permitted on any hiking trails.

Time needed
4-8 Hours
Season
Summer
Fees
Park entrance fee required.
Accessibility
Most park roads are paved, but are narrow, steep, and winding with no shoulders. Many of the roads have significant elevation gains. Westside Road, Carbon River Trail (former road), and Mowich Lake Road are gravel, sometimes broken by rockier sections with washouts or large potholes.

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Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.