Stevens Canyon Road
Paradise to Ohanapecosh · Washington
Distance18.9mi · 30 km
Drive time40 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainForestValleyLakes
Cliff-hugging park road below Mount Rainier
Stevens Canyon Road links Paradise with the southeast park entrance inside Mount Rainier National Park. The narrow paved road winds past waterfalls, glacial valleys, and Reflection Lakes with views of the mountain. Mind the seasonal closure, narrow shoulderless lanes, and heavy summer traffic.
Where it runs
ParadiseStart · Washington
OhanapecoshEnd · United States
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb218 mtotal ascent
Summit1505 mhighest point · 4938 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
832 m rangeKnow before you go
- Narrow lanes without shoulders
- Closed in winter by snow
- Heavy seasonal traffic
Along the road
- viewpoint Inspiration Point
- viewpoint Box Canyon
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