The White Pass Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive—but the real reason to visit is everything you can do along the way. From end to end, the byway offers world-class recreation in every season. It’s a gateway to Volcano Country home to Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams, while also rewarding those who linger with unforgettable experiences beyond the overlooks.
Fish the Cowlitz. Hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Boat Riffe and Mayfield Lakes. Ski White Pass. Stay overnight in cozy mountain lodges, cabins, and lodgings tucked along the route. Take short drives off the byway to explore trailheads, viewpoints, and lakes worth exploring. Climb, camp, paddle, snowshoe, or slow down and unwind—then come back again. There’s truly nowhere else like it in Washington State.
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Offering many of the Byway’s most spectacular attributes, tour the Nisqually area, explore Mount Rainier National Park and discover the Big Bottom Valley. Drive amongst old-growth forests, walk through meadows of wildflowers and witness the area’s animal inhabitants. Tour friendly mountain communities and discover the interesting area history. A wonderful opportunity to get to know the west end of the White Pass Scenic Byway.
Experience the grandeur of Mount Rainier, old-growth temperate rainforest, waterfalls, and impressive vistas! An excellent introduction to Mount Rainier National Park. Explore the drive to iconic Paradise, through the old-growth forests of Ohanapecosh, and into the rural mountain community of Packwood.
Explore the east end of the White Pass Scenic Byway and discover the dramatic and rugged beauty of this wilderness area. Spend time touring spectacular Mount Rainier National Park. Witness unique geologic formations and awe-inspiring views on the Chinook Scenic Byway. See alpine lakes, watch elk herds in the hundreds and view historic dams.
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