Packwood Search & Rescue

09/27/2026

09/20/2026

09/19/2026

Are you looking to get involved by volunteering? We have 6 groups that might be a great fit for what you’re looking for!

Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back, make a difference, and support your local community. 💙

Take a look at the groups and find an opportunity that’s right for you!

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Off the Backbone Trail near Stevens Canyon Rd, North of Packwood

08/23/2026

EXTENDED BACKCOUNTRY CLOSURE

UPDATE: 9:00 am, 8/23/26: The closure includes the Northern Loop. The Wonderland Trail remains open.

The extended closure is due to new fire starts in the area.

For detailed updates check the Grand Park 2 Fire webpage on Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/wamrp-grand-park-2-fire

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08/23/2026

Pinnacle Peak Trail - Plummer Peak Backcountry Area CLOSURE

Due to an active wildfire, Pinnacle Peak Trail and the surround area are CLOSED until further notice. This includes the ridge from Lane Peak to Foss Peak across the ridge and from Stevens Canyon Road to the southern park boundary. Stevens Canyon Road is NOT closed.

Check out the Wildland Fire page on our website information on wildfires burning in and adjacent to the park https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fire.htm.

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08/23/2026

Due to lightning overnight and early this morning. Looks like there are 5 new fires that have started by Mt. Rainer/ Packwood!

08/22/2026

There’s a red flag warning in place from Saturday to Sunday for almost all of Central and Eastern Washington as well as the Cascade foothills of Western Washington and areas around the Olympic Mountains. Check your local weather for specific timings and guidance at weather.gov. In Central and Eastern Washington, wind is expected to be between 15-25 mph with 40 mph gusts. There’s also the potential for lightning, which could spread fires more easily. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please do your part and reduce the possibility of flames and sparks! If you see a fire start, call 911 right away.

Find wildfire resources, including tips about evacuations and where to find the latest about wildfires in our state at https://mil.wa.gov/wildfire

Graphic courtesy Spokane office of the National Weather Service.

08/19/2026