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satellite779 OP t1_ismhi4j wrote

Reply to comment by Due-Foundation-4012 in Mt Rainier National Park, WA, US [OC] [4032x3024] by satellite779

Yesterday. I wouldn't expect to get this view in November though. There's a good chance this area will be covered in snow, although we had some crazy hot weather recently (over 80F today in Seattle!) so who knows...

In general, July/August/September are the best, though snow can linger well into July if winter had a lot of snow. Before July most likely it will be snow covered.

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Bigbluebananas t1_isn6kav wrote

Most of the foliage coloring will be gone, snow up at paradise and limited visibility likely, but theres always a chance for a clear day!

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Affectionate_Ad540 t1_isnyu9i wrote

Howdy! I am planning future road trip to Mt R and coming north from Stevenson. Which road is better, closer to Mt Saint Helen's, or Mt Adam's? they both converge in a small town south of Mt Ranier. Thanks for any insight.

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satellite779 OP t1_isog3hn wrote

I've only driven the roads that I think you talk about once. They are all paved. But, as far as I remember, the road that goes closer to St Helens had a lot of dips, bumps (not potholes), was narrow and was partially overgrown. I don't remember the road closer to Mt Adams so I assume it was better.

Maybe you should ask this question at r/Washington as a separate post to get more visibility.

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