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Road & Season
- Packwood Packing List: Layers, Road Kit, Trail Kit — Pack for Packwood in layers: a moisture-managing base, insulating midlayer, waterproof shell, sturdy footwear, warm hat, and spare dry socks.
- Packwood in Winter: Roads, Chains, and Plan B — For winter travel to Packwood, check WSDOT's real-time map and White Pass report before leaving and again at the last safe decision point.
Rainier From Packwood
- Packwood to Mount Rainier: Plan the Southeast Route — From Packwood, take US 12 to the SR 123 junction, then turn north on SR 123 toward the seasonal Stevens Canyon Entrance, about 13 road miles from town.
Packwood Weekends
- A Weekend in Packwood: Build a Weatherproof Plan — For a weekend in Packwood, use the town as a flexible base rather than scheduling two full mountain drives.