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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many changes have occurred on our Public Lands regarding Outdoor Recreation. Please plan ahead, avoid crowds and have a secondary option if the area you are planning to go to is not open. Come prepared! Pack it in and Pack it out. #RecreateResponsibly #RecreateLocally |
Mount Rainier National Park
The park remains open to foot and winter recreation via backcountry access points. Park roads, parking areas and trailheads (including the Nisqually Entrance, Paradise and Longmire areas)
remain closed to private vehicles
. The park will continue to evaluate updated health guidance and will reopen to vehicles in a phased approach when it is safe to do so. The safety of park visitors, employees and partners remains Mount Rainier National Park's top priority.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is announcing the reopening of developed day-use and trailhead sites to recreational users. Beginning Friday May 15, 2020, most trailheads and day-use areas on the forest, as well as Forest Road 81, 83 and 90, will be reopened to the general public for use. Campgrounds remain closed, however dispersed camping is allowed.
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Mount St. Helens and Spirit Lake
- Forest Road 99 to Windy Ridge is gated just past Wakepish Sno-Park.
- Forest Road 25 impassible due to snow.
Johnston Ridge Observatory 2020 opening delayed due to the Covid 19 "Stay Home-Stay Heatlth" Executive Order. Highway 504 remains gated just past Coldwater Lake and the Hummocks Trail. Be aware the last gas stations on Highway 504 are in Toutle, WA and on Highway 505, are in Toledo, WA.
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Washington State Parks - Ike Kinswa and Lewis & Clark
Washington State Parks reopen parks for local day-use recreation only.
The reopening applies to state-managed parks, wildlife areas, recreation land and boat launches.
Visitor centers, camping and other overnight accommodations on state-managed lands will remain closed until further notice.
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Tacoma Power - Mossyrock, Mayfield Lake and Taidnapam
Tacoma Power will reopen its boat launches, wildlife lands, the Peterman Hill Trail, and some day-use areas. Restroom facilities will be available at the boat launches and open day-use areas. All camping remains closed until further notice, including shoreline and boat camping. A Discover Pass is not required on Tacoma Power property, parks, or lands.
Link to Additional Resources
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Find information about business status, services, COVID info, and Outdoor Recreation Agency Links
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Download White Pass Byway's Mobile App for scenic drives, road trips, services, WiFi hotspots, and campgrounds. Free download at WhitePassWA
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The White Pass Scenic Byway is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created for the purpose of public education and promotion of the byway's natural and cultural resources as well as enhancing the assets and resources located along the byway. Funded by Lewis County Lodging Tax.
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