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HIKE! the White Pass Scenic Byway To Buckley To Enumclaw To Puyallup To Tacoma Mt. Rainier NP Hikes, Strolls, and Scrambles Carbon River Entrance White Pass Scenic Byway Crystal k Scenic Bywa along the 161 Mountain hinoo y Al North Sunrise C (closed in l-A Mowich Lake wi m Mt. Rainier NP nte e r) ri From high mountain lakes to wilderness forest, there are White River ca Entrance n MOUNT RAINIER R hikes along the byway for every interest and ability. o Chinook Pass a 7 Eatonville NATIONAL PARK d r) 410 Casual day hikers, families, and seasoned backcountry e t in Cayuse Pass Bumping Lake enthusiasts will find hikes that feature the best of the w d e s 123 Mount Rainier o Pacific Northwest’s forests and high country. l c Paradise ( The hikes shown on the map with the hiker symbol Grove of the Patriarchs are a great introduction to the byway’s backcountry. Elbe Ashford Mt. Rainier NP Hike! Nisqually 5 Alder Lake 706 Entrance Mt. Rainier NP OKANOGAN- Check the back of the map for more information, Stevens Canyon Oak Creek then lace up your boots and get hiking! Mineral Lake Entrance WENATCHEE Wildlife Area Mineral Mt. Rainier NP S NATIONAL FOREST Naches k Ohanapecosh at Campground e C ree (clo k sed R Sand Lake in oa Tieton River 4 To Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle w d in te Centralia r) Rimrock Lake Rimrock 1 Retreat Chehalis 7 Tieton River Trail To Yakima Ja Packwood 3 ck 2 so White n 508 Packwood H Pass w y Ike Kinswa Lake Round Mountain . Bevin Lake State Park Matilda Jackson Mayfield Morton Rest Area To the Exit 68 State Park Lake Park Mayfield Randle Ethel Salkum Lake 7 Glacier Lake Pacic Coast Cowlitz 12 Lewis Mossyrock Dam Falls 131 6 and Campground d. Dry Creek Clark r R Mossyrock Glenoma Taidnapam ke uc . Park State T r Rd Mayeld Dam pence Mossyrock Woods Creek Exit 63 Park S Cowlitz River Park Lake 8 21 Scanewa 23 11 Nannie Ridge Exit 60 Cowlitz Falls Dam 25 Toledo 76 Walupt Lake BEFORE YOU GO: Get up-to-date route MOUNT ST. HELENS Juniper Ridge information for hikes near the byway at one of Exit 57 505 NATIONAL VOLCANIC the information centers shown in red on the MONUMENT 10 5 504 Norway Pass Takhlakh Lake Loop map: GIFFORD PINCHOT Coldwater Lake Hoffstadt Bluffs Toutle NATIONAL FOREST Randle Ranger Station (U.S. Forest Service) Visitor Center 9 12 Forest (Most roads in this area are Exit 49 Spirit Lake 99 Destination Packwood Visitor Center Learning closed in winter. Visitors are Takhlakh Lake Center Johnston Ridge Windy Ridge encouraged to pick up a Ohanapecosh Ranger Station (Mt. Rainier NP) Observatory Viewing Area 25 detailed map and check current road conditions at one Naches Ranger Station (U.S. Forest Service) To Portland 23 Mount Adams Mount St. Helens of the information centers along the byway.) Hikes range from about one to six hours in length. To Stevenson 0 5 10 20 miles To White Salmon Be prepared with good route information and knowledge of current conditions. PERMITS AND FEES Most hikes require either a permit or entry fee: Curious about the latest happenings along the byway? Visit us on the WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND WILDLIFE AREAS web, and check out our Facebook MOUNT RAINIER NAT’L PARK requires an entry fee. HIKE! and Twitter feeds: NATIONAL FOREST SITES, including Mount St. require a Discover Passes for parking at trailheads. the White Pass Helens, require a Northwest Forest Pass for parking These are available at many grocery, convenience, at trailheads. Passes are available at US Forest and outdoor stores in Mossyrock, Morton, Randle, Service Ranger Stations in Randle and Naches, and Packwood, and Naches. Scenic Byway select businesses in Morton, Randle, and Packwood. See back page for individual permit requirements. White Pass Scenic Byway www.WhitePassByway.com Sand Lake Grove of the Patriarchs Norway Pass 1 Follow the famed Pacific Crest Trail to serene Sand Lake, Standing tall and ever-mighty, the trees along this beloved trail 9 Trek through dramatic blown-down forests, view recovering offering summer wildflowers, brilliant fall foliage, and winter 5 are some of the oldest and largest in Washington State. Quietly Spirit Lake, and take in mind-blowing views of Mount St. Helens snowshoeing. Find campsites at the lake and plan to take a dip wander through these towering giants and cross a sturdy and its rehabilitating landscape. An early start is a good idea to during summer. With minimal elevation gain this is an ideal suspension bridge. This experience is one to impress people avoid crowds as well as afternoon heat. destination for families. of all ages. Difficulty: easy Distance (round trip): 1.5 mi. Elevation gain: 0 ft. Difficulty: easy Distance (round trip): 7.2 mi. Elevation gain: 920 ft. Difficulty: easy Distance (round trip): 5.2 mi. Elevation gain: 940 ft. Time to Allow: 1 hour Snow-free: June – October Time to Allow: 4 hours Snow-free: July – November Time to Allow: 3 hours Snow-free: late June – mid-October Pass required: National Park Entry Open to: hikers Pass required: none (park on side of highway) Open to: hikers, horse Pass required: Northwest Forest Pass Open to: hikers Driving Directions: From Highway 12, drive north 5.4 miles on SR 123 to the Stevens Driving Directions: From the east end of the parking strip on the north side of U.S. 12 at Driving Directions: From Randle, drive south on SR 131(becoming Forest Road 25) to a Canyon Road. Turn left (west) and pass through the Stevens Canyon Entrance to the park. White Pass Ski Area, follow the unsigned dirt road leading north to White Pass Campground junction with FR 99 (just past Iron Creek Falls). Turn right (west) onto FR 99 and drive 9.2 About 0.25 mile from SR 123, park in the lot on the north side of the road. on the shores of Leech Lake. The Pacific Crest Trail-North trailhead is located just before miles before turning right (north) onto FR 26. Continue about 1 mile to the Norway Pass the start of the campground loop. trailhead. Round Mountain Dry Creek Trail The switchbacks are steep, but there are great views at the top Juniper Ridge Trail It’s a steep climb, but cool forest surroundings and the Wide-open meadows of flowers reward hikers climbing the steep 2 6 to reward the effort. From the site of a former forest lookout 10 good chance of spotting deer and elk help distract from slopes to Juniper Ridge. Panoramic views are frequent along tower enjoy panoramic vistas of the Cowlitz River Valley, high the switchbacks. The outstanding views at the top of Round the trail. In addition to the surrounding foothills, enjoy views cliffs and forested foothills. Mountain make the trip well worth it. Neighboring peaks, of Mount Rainier, the jagged Goat Rocks, Mount St. Helens and Tieton River Trail alpine lakes and rocky spires dominate the views. Mount Adams. Difficulty: moderate to strenuous Distance (round trip): 4.5 mi. Elevation gain: 1700 ft. Difficulty: strenuous Distance (round trip): 7 mi. Elevation gain: 2715 ft. Difficulty: moderate to difficult Distance (round trip): 7 mi. Elevation gain: 1900 ft. Time to Allow: 3 hours Snow-free: July – September Time to Allow: 4 hours Snow-free: late June – early November Time to Allow: 5 hours Snow-free: July - October Pass required: Northwest Forest Pass Open to: hikers, horses Pass required: None Open to: hikers, horses, bicycles, motorcycles Pass required: None Open to: hikers, horses, bicycles, motorcycles Driving Directions: From Yakima, drive west on U.S. Highway 12 for about 40 miles and turn Driving Directions: From Packwood, drive 4 miles west on U.S. 12 to a junction with Forest Driving Directions: From Randle, drive 1 mile south on Forest Road 25 and then turn left onto Upper Tieton Rd. Drive 2.8 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 830. Travel about 5 Road 20. Turn left (south) onto this road and continue 0.5 mile to the trailhead on the right. (east) onto FR 23. Continue south 9 miles and turn right onto FR 28. Continue 1 mile and turn miles to the trailhead. left onto FR 29. Travel 4 miles down FR 29 and turn left onto FR 2904. Travel 4 miles to the trailhead on the right (south) side of the road. Packwood Lake Glacier Lake 3 A pleasant, low-elevation walk through cool, dense forest leads 7 It’s popular with families, and for good reason. Summer Nannie Ridge to the shores of popular Packwood Lake. Hikers of all ages enjoy wildflower meadows are beautiful, autumn huckleberries are 11 In late summer snack on ripe huckleberries while you enjoy the camping, fishing and swimming in this scenic, low elevation plentiful and pretty Glacier Lake greets hikers in just two easy spectacular views. For the best vistas, take a half-mile side trail at lake. To avoid the crowds, take this trail late spring and early miles. This is old-growth forest at its finest. the 3 mile point to the summit of Nannie Peak, where you will find autumn. open views to Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and the Goat Rocks. Difficulty: easy Distance (round trip): 9 mi. Elevation gain: 400 ft. Difficulty: moderate Distance (round trip): 4 mi. Elevation gain: 800 ft. Difficulty: moderate to difficult Distance (round trip): 9 mi. Elevation gain: 2040 ft. Time to Allow: 4 hours Snow-free: late May – October Time to Allow: 3 hours Snow-free: late June – October Time to Allow: 4.5 hours Snow-free: early July – early October Pass required: Northwest Forest Pass Open to: hikers, horses, bicycles Pass required: Free Wilderness Permit at Trailhead Open to: hiker, horse Pass required: Free Wilderness Permit at Trailhead Open to: hikers, horse Driving Directions: From Packwood, follow U.S.
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