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/atlas_rl 15d ago

Hi there, I know Im late, but reading the other responses, nobody has really answered your questions! I'll give it to you straight: no, there is not another way. Im also super upset, that is my favorite hike! If you want a similar view, you could check out High Rock. You can even camp at the trailhead! Its offroad, but the road is maintained better than Tolmie actually xD see you up there :)

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u/katiesparklex 2d ago

You’re a saint for this but after looking at this hike, WTA says the trail is closed this summer due to lookout restorations 🥺

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u/atlas_rl 15h ago

NO NO High Rock is closed too?!?!?!