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Paradise Valley Road
The one-way Paradise Valley Road heads clockwise, leading visitors through a meadow-filled valley and by the Paradise area.
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Paradise Valley Road Details
The one-way Paradise Valley Road heads clockwise, leading visitors through a meadow-filled valley and into the Paradise area, which has an inn, a guide house, and the new Jackson Visitor Center. The road offers access to many of the park's trails, and provides stunning views of Rainier's southern side. Paradise Valley Road remains open during winter, weather permitting, but drivers must carry tire chains for safety. The Paradise Valley Road was designed by Eugene Ricksecker, a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and once hosted President William Taft, who road up to Paradise from Longmire in the first car to complete this journey -- with a little help from a horse along the way.
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Nearby Parks Around Paradise Valley Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Paradise Valley Road
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0.2 mi away
Narada Falls Trail
This waterfall plunges 188 feet in two different sections-one drops 168 feet down a cliff face and into a canyon, while the 20-foot tier plunges into a smaller pool.
0.3 mi away
Nisqually Vista Trail
This easy, 1.2-mile loop trail takes walkers to an overlook with stunning views of the Nisqually Glacier.
0.4 mi away
Dead Horse Creek Trail and Moraine Trail
This moderate 2.5-mile, out-and-back route is located near Paradise and typically accessible from mid July into October.
0.4 mi away
Narada Falls
This waterfall, located near Paradise, plunges 188 feet in two different sections.
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Paradise Climbing Information Center
The Paradise Climbing Information Center/Guide House offers climbing and backcountry wilderness permits in the summertime.
