Recognized as a premier driving tour in Washington State, the Chinook Scenic Byway travels through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park. Experience the diverse landscape of the Central Cascades, from Enumclaw and the glacier-fed White River Valley to the west, up and over 5,430′ Chinook Pass, to the fertile valley of Naches to the east. Spectacular views of Mount Rainier, dense forests, towering peaks, rocky ridges and river canyons dominate this journey. Pass by the unique basalt flows of the Columbia Plateau, old growth forests, lush sub-alpine meadows, a world-class ski area and numerous streams, lakes and waterfalls. Not only will you find breathtaking scenery, but endless opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation await.
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Chinook Pass Scenic Byway Site
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WSDOT CURRENT CONDITIONS:
- Online open house offers first glimpse of future State Route 509 expressway using 3D modelOnline open house offers first glimpse of future State Route 509 expressway using 3D model [email protected]… May 23, 2022 -… Read more »
- Work to repair five state bridge decks kicks off in early JuneWork to repair five state bridge decks kicks off in early June [email protected] May 23, 2022 - 6:48am Date May… Read more »
- That’s a wrap! US 101 Cosi Hill slope stabilization work completeThat’s a wrap! US 101 Cosi Hill slope stabilization work complete [email protected] May 20, 2022 - 3:45pm Date May 20,… Read more »
- Plan ahead now for smoother Memorial Day travelPlan ahead now for smoother Memorial Day travel [email protected] May 19, 2022 - 2:17pm Date May 19, 2022 - 12:00pm… Read more »
- Cayuse Pass to open the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; no reopening date set on Chinook PassCayuse Pass to open the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; no reopening date set on Chinook Pass [email protected] May 19,… Read more »
- Once more, we plan lane reductions on southbound I-5 in SeattleOnce more, we plan lane reductions on southbound I-5 in Seattle [email protected] May 19, 2022 - 10:09am Date May 17,… Read more »
- Learn more about Washington State Ferries’ early plans to replace the 70-year-old Fauntleroy terminalLearn more about Washington State Ferries’ early plans to replace the 70-year-old Fauntleroy terminal [email protected] May 17, 2022 - 1:39pm… Read more »
- WSDOT’s safety rest area free coffee program returns May 20WSDOT’s safety rest area free coffee program returns May 20 [email protected] May 12, 2022 - 3:02pm Date May 12, 2022… Read more »
- Construction returning to SR 113 near Beaver for slope stabilization work
Construction returning to SR 113 near Beaver for slope stabilization work [email protected] May 5, 2022 - 6:54am Date May 5,… Read more » - Online open house highlights a busy 2022 construction season on I-90 from North Bend to EllensburgOnline open house highlights a busy 2022 construction season on I-90 from North Bend to Ellensburg [email protected] May 4, 2022… Read more »
Opening and Closing Dates (via WSDOT)
Photo Gallery of Clearing Work (via WSDOT Flickr)
