Rainy River FSR
Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District
Distance
15.16 km
Last Road Report
Jun 17, 2026
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
Rainy River FSR
Permit Holder
District Manager Sunshine Coast
Waypoints
Distance
15.16 km
Avg. Gradient
0%
Ascent
0m
Descent
0m
Last Road Report
Jun 17, 2026
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
Rainy River FSR
Permit Holder
District Manager Sunshine Coast
Waypoints
Conditions
Start to 9.2 km
Somewhat Degraded
16d ago
9.2 to 12.0 km
Good Condition
118d ago
12.0 to 15.2 km
Good Condition
650d ago
Notices
24x7 Manned Gate
There is a manned gate station that guards the entrance of Rainy River FSR. You are allowed to enter during daylight hours, but you must provide vehicle and personal information to the guard.Description
No description.
Road Bulletins
Drove up to the Rainy Mountain TH. Compared to other FSRs, it’s generally quite rough. High clearance not really needed, but there are lots of chunky sections that you’d be better off having at least AWD.
Snow free up to the 7km mark. Didn’t see further beyond but the road is in good condition up to that point
Snow free all the way up to 12 km’s. Just a bit of snow where there’s an opening in the trees. Ran into this big patch and didn’t want to cross it. This is at approximately 2100 ft elevation.
Great condition up to branch 39. No snow at all. However snow started on the branch at around 600m so I would assume this road is not much different
Still in good condition as far as the turn offs for Tetrahedron or Varley. Gets increasingly rough and rocky with some moderate water bars as you climb towards the lake at the end. No major washouts and minimally bushy, but a proper 4x4 with good clearance required to drive to the end. Most SUVs can probably get to within 1-2 kms of the Polytope trailhead.
Mandatory checkin/checkout at manned gate at mill as always.
Mandatory checkin/checkout at manned gate at mill as always.
The gate at Port Mellon is manned 24x7. However, you're allowed to enter during daylight hours only. Once in, you're free to stay overnight.
As others have mentioned, the guard asked for my name, license plate number and reason for entering.
As others have mentioned, the guard asked for my name, license plate number and reason for entering.
Good condition to the Tetrahedron spur at 7.5 km. Gate at Port Mellon was manned by friendly attendant at 8:30am and 6:30pm when we returned.
Super friendly gate lady at the mill, took my name and licence plate and let me through. Road is in easy 2wd shape, no active logging encountered today (Saturday).