Chinook Scenic Byway
State: Washington
National Forest: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Length: 85.0 mi / 136.8 km
Time to Allow: 3 hours to drive the byway
Travel the glacier-fed White River from Enumclaw, over Chinook Pass, to the fertile valley of Naches. 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, lush sub-alpine meadows and waterfalls.
Stories
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A Day in the Outdoors on the Chinook Scenic Byway
Camping on Mount Rainier, skiing on Mt. Rainier, mountain biking at Skookum Flats or hiking through Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest—there’s always something to do on the Washington's Chinook Scenic Byway!
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Mt. Rainier's Dazzling Birds
Chinook Scenic Byway offers dazzling views of Mt. Rainier, but for a more intimate experience, stop by Mt. Rainier National Park and scope out the park’s many species of birds.
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Road Trips
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1-Day Trip:
Mather Parkway Tour
(Washington)It was Stephen T. Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, who first suggested the creation of "A Cascade Parkway" to preserve the...
Local Information
Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce
360-825-7666
Mount Rainier Visitor Information
360-569-2211
Washington State Tourism Div.
800-544-1800
360-725-4181
Yakima Valley Visitor and Convention Center
800-221-0751
- Chinook Scenic Byway:
- This webpage describes the Chinook Scenic Byway that is located in Mount Rainier National Park.
- Experience Washington:
- Find travel information including an extensive section about Washington byways at this Washington State Tourism website.
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest:
- This page contains lots of valuable links to all sorts of information about the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
