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de Tr de Tr de Tr FOLLOW THE RIVERS as they wind between the volcanic i ip Mount St. Helens i ip Mount St. Helens i ip Side trips and explorations- S S S Rimrock Lake giants of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams. 1 Johnson Ridge 4 Windy Ridge Loop 7 Recreation Loop Driving the byway is a great trip, but it’s even better Loop Loop Loop Wildlife, wilderness, and western hospitality. Find them all here, on Loop The White Pass e T e T e T r r r to spend some extra time exploring the communities, id ip id ip id ip the wild side of Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. S West Side S S East Side forests, and parks just a short drive from the highway. 2 5 Cispus Area 8 Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Scenic Byway For more information visit www.WhitePassByway.com, Take a look at the other side of this map for some e Tr e Tr or call 360-494-2223. id ip id ip selected side trips– from a few hours to a full day. S 3 Mount Rainier S 6 High Lakes Drive Carefully, and Enjoy Your Trip! Loop Loop Loop Loop www.WhitePassByway.com White Pass Scenic Byway 360-494-2223

e Tr de Tr id ip Mount St. Helens Johnston Ridge Loop i ip Cispus Area Loop S 1 Forever changing over 200 square miles of rich forestland into a gray, lifeless landscape, the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens S 5 Those seeking a short side trip into the forest will marvel at the natural beauty of the Area. Watch the Loop has had an impact so powerful, you have to see it to believe it. Over two decades later, witness the mountain’s slow but Loop waters of the Cispus as they flow gracefully through the forest. Options to extend this forest tour include wildlife steady recovery. Journey through this healing landscape and behold nature’s awesome power. watching, , , a simple quiet walk in the woods – and more! Length: 124 miles Time to Allow: 4-5 hours Season: Year-round. Spirit Lake Highway has limited winter access. Length: 29 miles Time to Allow: 2 hours Season: May through October (closed in winter) Driving Directions: Driving Directions: • Depart I-5 at Exit 68 and travel east on US Highway 12 for 2.5 miles to Jackson Highway. • From Randle, travel south on State Route (SR) 131 for 1 mile and stay right on Forest Road (FR) 25. • From US Highway 12 turn south on Jackson Highway and travel 6.9 miles to Highway 505. • Follow FR 25 8.9 miles and turn left on FR 76. • Turn left on Highway 505 and travel 13.8 miles to the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway 504. • Follow FR 76 7.8 miles and turn left on FR 28. • Turn left on Spirit Lake Memorial Highway 504 and travel 36.9 miles to the Johnston Ridge Visitor Center. • Follow FR 28 1.4 miles and turn left on FR 23. • Return via the same route along Highway 504 and Highway 505, 50.7 miles to Jackson Highway. • Follow FR 23 9.2 miles back to Randle. • Turn right on Jackson Highway and travel 1.2 miles to Spencer Rd. • Turn right on Spencer Rd. and travel 10.6 miles to Fuller Rd. e Tr High Lakes Loop id ip • Turn left on Fuller Road and travel 1.1 miles to US Highway 12 at Salkum. S 6 Discover the numerous majestic alpine lakes creating this unique and beautiful landscape. Towering Mt. Adams and Loop the Gifford Pinchot National Forest provide the backdrop for this scenic drive offering opportunities for fabulous e Tr id ip West Side Loop hiking and great fishing along the way. S 2 Offering many of the White Pass Scenic Byway’s most spectacular attributes, tour the Nisqually area, explore Mt. Rainier Loop National Park and discover the Big Bottom Valley. Drive amongst old-growth forests, walk through of wildflowers Length: 79 miles Time to Allow: 4 hours Season: End of May through October (closed in winter) 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. Driving Directions: • From Randle, travel south on State Route (SR) 131 for 1 mile to FR 23 and stay left on FR 23. Length: 115 miles Driving Time: 3 hours (allow time for stops) Season: May through October (closed in winter) • Follow FR 23 31.2 miles to FR 2329 and turn left on FR 2329. Driving Directions: • Follow FR 2329 9.8 miles to FR 5603 and turn left on FR 5603. • From the intersection of US Highway 12 and State Route (SR) 7 in Morton, travel north on SR 7 for 16.8 miles to SR Tr • Follow FR 5603 5.2 miles to FR 56 and turn right on FR 56. 706. e ip • Follow FR 56 7 miles to FR 2160. Turn right for a 7 mile round trip drive to Walupt Lake and back. • Turn right on SR 706 and travel 52.1 miles to SR 123. d • Turn left on FR 2160 and follow FR 2160 1.8 miles to FR 21 and turn right. • Turn right on SR 123 and travel 5.5 miles to US Highway 12. i s • Follow FR 21 15.9 miles north to US Highway 12, about 3 miles west of Packwood and 13.6 miles east of the • Turn right on US Highway 12 and travel 40.7 miles back to Morton and the intersection of US Highway 12 and S start of the route in Randle. SR 7.

e Tr Rimrock Lake Recreation Loop id ip Mount Rainier Loop S Located on the “dry” side of the Cascade , tour the outstanding beauty and recreational e Tr 7 id ip Experience the grandeur of Mount Rainier. Witness old-growth temperate rainforests, , and Loop opportunities surrounding Rimrock and Clear Lakes. Extend your time along this lakeshore drive S 3 impressive vistas. Whether you venture and sightsee by car, or choose to get outdoors and enjoy the many with year-round options for outdoor fun. In the summer, enjoy hiking, , fishing, boating and Loop stops along the way, it’s all pure Rainier. An excellent introduction to the beauty, majesty and mystique of Mt. wildlife watching. Come winter, opt for a trek by snowshoe or cross-country skis, or bring the snowmobiles for Rainier National Park. adventure in this winter wonderland. Picturesque campgrounds, shining alpine lakes, splendid pine forests and Length: 78 miles Time to Allow: 4-5 hours Season: Mid-June through late October (closed in winter) fantastic mountain landscapes create a lasting impression of the area’s beauty. Driving Directions: Length: 15.9 miles Time to Allow: 90 minutes Season: May through October (closed in winter) • From Packwood, travel northwest on Forest Road (FR) 52, also called Skate Creek Road, 23 miles to State Route (SR) 706. Driving Directions: • Turn right on SR 706 and travel 41.9 miles east into Mt. Rainier National Park to SR 123. • Approaching from the west, travel past mile marker 158 and turn right off of US Highway 12 onto Tieton Reservoir Road (FR 1200). • Turn right on SR 123 and travel 5.4 miles south to US Highway 12. Travel on Tieton Reservoir Rd. 15.9 miles until the road rejoins US Highway 12, nine miles east of the beginning of the route. • Turn right on US Highway 12 and travel west 7.3 miles back to Packwood. • Approaching from the east, travel past mile marker 168 and turn left off of US Highway 12 onto Tieton Reservoir Road (FR1200). Travel on Tieton Reservoir Rd. 15.9 miles until the road rejoins US Highway 12, nine miles west of the beginning of the route. Mount St. Helens Windy Ridge Loop e Tr Immerse yourself in the heart of the Mt. St. Helens Blast Zone and experience the contrast between the lush old-growth e Tr id ip id ip East Side Loop S 4 forest and the blown-down forest. Marvel at the immense impact the eruption of Mount St. Helens had on this area. Look S 8 Explore the east end of the White Pass Scenic Byway and discover the dramatic and rugged beauty of this wilderness Loop out upon Spirit Lake’s immense floating forest and view Mount St. Helens’ crater and the impressive, growing dome. Loop area. Spend time touring spectacular Mt. Rainier National Park. Witness unique geologic formations and awe- inspiring views on the Chinook Scenic Byway. Along the White Pass Scenic Byway, see alpine lakes, watch herds in the Length: 72 miles Time to Allow: 4 Hours Season: End of May through October (closed in winter) hundreds and view impressive . Experience the splendid sights of two byways on this east side excursion.

Driving Directions: Length: 113 miles Driving Time: 3 hours (allow time for stops) Season: May through October (closed in winter) • From Randle travel south on State Route (SR) 131 one mile until the road forks. Driving Directions: • Stay to the right, travel one mile on SR 131 which becomes Forest Road (FR) 25. • From the intersection of US Highway 12 and State Route (SR) 123, travel north on SR 123 for 16.3 miles to SR 410. • Travel south 19 miles on FR 25 to FR 99. • Turn right on SR 410 and travel 50.5 miles to US Highway 12. • Turn right on FR 99 and drive 16 miles until it terminates at Windy Ridge. • Turn right on US Highway 12 and travel 46.7 miles back to the intersection of US Highway 12 and SR 123. • Return to Randle via the same route. Byway Highlights Flower Fields Mayfield & Riffe Lakes Mount St. Helens Wilderness Mount Rainier Mount Adams White Pass Oak Creek Wildlife Area