The Stevens Pass highway that crosses the Cascade Mountains in Washington State also designated as the Stevens Pass Greenway, a National Scenic Byway is known for its views and recreation opportunities There are numerous hiking opportunities at Stevens Pass, ranging from easy trails to challenging backcountry excursions. During Winters, Conditions can change quickly, with compact snow and ice. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) strongly recommends vehicles be equipped with

Save these 20 places to see on a Washington road trip, all within 5 hours of Seattle⬇️ For sure one of the most beautiful states in the US. I’ve broken this itinerary down into five of WA’s more spectacular areas (see map in intro for reference), with some of the more scenic places that I’d recommend checking out in each. A: Alpine Lakes Wilderness🏕️ -Colchuck Lake -Snow Lake -Lake Ingalls -Keekwulee Falls B: North Cascades National Park🌲 -Diablo Lake -Maple Pass -Cascade Pass -Sahale Glacier

Stevens Pass is a high mountain pass in the Cascade Range of Washington State, situated at an elevation of 4,061 feet (1,238 m) along US Highway 2. As of late December 2025, US Highway 2 is experiencing major travel disruptions due to severe flood and landslide damage that occurred earlier in the month. Starting Monday, December 29, 2025, a stretch of US 2 will partially reopen between Coles Corner (milepost 85) and the Stevens Pass summit (milepost 64). Access to the pass is currently only avai