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Travel Alerts

Updated March 6, 2025

Visitors and residents can find travel advisories and alerts related to transportation, wildfires, and other natural impacts below. Please check back often for updates. State of Washington Tourism recommends that visitors consult local official resources for the most up-to-date information on safety and closures.

Major Closures & Traffic Advisories

Various Trails on Public Lands

As of Feb. 19, 2025, certain trails on public lands—including popular Franklin Falls and Denny Creek—are closed due to staffing levels. For the most current information, please check directly with land management organizations and the Washington Trails Association before heading out.

Nisqually State Park

Nisqually State Park will be closed from late January through the summer of 2025 while crews complete construction and the development of a trail system. Find updates and other state park closures on the Washington State Parks website.

North Cascades National Park – Highway 20

As of late November 2024, Highway 20 through North Cascades National Park is closed for the winter season at milepost 134 (Ross Dam Trailhead). The highway will reopen in the spring. Check the WSDOT real-time map for up-to-date information.

Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Road & Hoh Rain Forest Area

As of late December 2024, the Hoh Rain Forest area is temporarily closed until the Upper Hoh Road is safe for travel following damage. This closure applies to all traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles. A reopening date has not been set. For up-to-date information, check the park’s alerts page.

Hurricane Ridge Road is closed Monday-Thursday during the winter season. The road is scheduled to reopen in mid-March, weather permitting.

Mount Rainier National Park – Seasonal Closures

Many park roads are closed for the winter, including White River, Sunrise, Mowich Lake, Stevens Canyon, and Westside Road. View road status alerts.

Mount St. Helens – Johnston Ridge Observatory

Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens is closed for the foreseeable future following a landslide on State Route 504 around milepost 51. For updates on when the visitor center will reopen, check here. 

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Wildfire Updates & Resources

You can view the status of large wildfires on the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s Large Fire Information page. Check the state Department of Transportation website for road conditions and closures in your travel area.

For air quality and smoke conditions, head to the Washington Smoke blog, which is a partnership between state, county, federal agencies, and Tribes. For tips on wildfire safety, check out Recreate Responsibly’s wildfire resources.

Ferry Disruptions

Washington State has an extensive network of ferries connecting visitors and residents to points throughout Western Washington. For alerts, schedule changes/route cancellations, and more, please check the Washington State Ferries alerts bulletin.

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