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The Castle

Mount Rainier Area
 46.7666, -121.6991 Map & Directions

Stevens Canyon Road is closed for the winter season.

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The Castle

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Co-ordinates: 46.7666, -121.6991 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

Stevens Canyon Road is closed for the winter season.

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Mount Rainier Area

Mount Rainier National Park

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Hiker Headlines: White River Bridge reopens early; Chinook, Cayuse passes closing for winter

October 23, 2025

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My year at Rainier: A goal to hike all of the mountain's trails

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