Chinook Pass
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Dominated by majestic Mt. Rainier at every turn, this All American Road traces the historic Naches Trail trading route between Enumclaw and Naches. At 5,430 feet, Chinook Pass marks a dramatic change in the landscape, separating the dense cedar and fir forests on the west side of the Cascade Mountains from the massive basalt cliffs of the Columbia Plateau on the eastside. This byway is known for its history, the beauty of Mt. Rainier, and the many outdoor recreational opportunities it offers. The Federal Highway Administration honored Chinook Pass as an All American Road in 1998.
The beauty along this splendid route is unparalleled — a famed florist couldn’t make the colors and arrangements more exquisite. Opening into vast arrays of summer color are the wildflower meadows around Chinook Pass. By autumn, meadows are awash in the brilliant shades of the scarlet and amber wild huckleberry bushes. Due to heavy snowfall Chinook Pass closes each winter.
Byway Facts & Helpful Information
Route Information:
Route: SR 410
Length: 87 miles
Drive Time: 1h 45min
Mount Rainier National Park
Dominated by majestic Mt. Rainier at every turn, this All American Road traces the historic Naches Trail trading route between Enumclaw and Naches. At 5,430 feet, Chinook Pass marks a dramatic change in the landscape, separating the dense cedar and fir forests on the west side of the Cascade Mountains from the massive basalt cliffs of the Columbia Plateau on the eastside. This byway is known for its history, the beauty of Mt. Rainier, and the many outdoor recreational opportunities it offers. The Federal Highway Administration honored Chinook Pass as an All American Road in 1998.
The beauty along this splendid route is unparalleled — a famed florist couldn’t make the colors and arrangements more exquisite. Opening into vast arrays of summer color are the wildflower meadows around Chinook Pass. By autumn, meadows are awash in the brilliant shades of the scarlet and amber wild huckleberry bushes. Due to heavy snowfall Chinook Pass closes each winter.
Byway Facts & Helpful Information
Route Information:
Route: SR 410
Length: 87 miles
Drive Time: 1h 45min
Mount Rainier National Park
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_Pass
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Coordinates: 46°52'23"N 121°30'58"W
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