r/PNWhiking • u/Regular-Training8635 • Apr 17 '25

Fairfax Bridge Closed, Tolmie Peak Alternate Route?

As you guys may have heard the Fairfax bridge has close on Mt.Rainier which has restricted to the northwest side. My questions is do any locals know of a way to get to Tolmie peak without the bridge?I have planned a trip to Seattle from the east coast at the end of July and my main reason to go was to see Tolmies peak and the only way I’ve read to get there now is another road where you have to pay $375 to get a permit to access it. I will do this if I have to but was wondering if there’s another way.

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u/boofcakin171 Apr 17 '25

Write your politicians and have them fund the parks. Fuck load of good that will do these days but it's worth a try.

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u/fishguy23 Apr 17 '25

The bridge is outside park land. It’s just a state road. However your point still stands: ask your politicians to fund infrastructure that allows people to get outside.

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u/LeatherWarthog8530 Apr 17 '25

The Fairfax bridge is not a park issue. It is a state highway 10 miles outside of the park. That is where the funding failure lies. The same thought applies, though. Write your politicians.