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  • Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Rd Closed for Winter!

    A 14-mile section of the Mountain Loop Highway is closed to vehicles due to snow and road conditions between the Deer Creek and Bedal gates. The area remains open for non-motorized winter recreation including hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. In addition to the Mountain Loop Highway, the Mt. Pilchuck Road is closed at the Heather Lake Trailhead gate. 

Alert Start Date: November 22, 2025

Alert End Date: May 26, 2026

Contact Information

Contact Email: sm.fs.mbs_pao@usda.gov

Last updated December 10, 2025