Chinook Scenic Byway
Chinook Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in Washington. Within Washington it covers roughly 90 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Chinook Scenic Byway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
State Route 410 climbs the eastern flank of Mount Rainier to Chinook Pass at 5,430 feet, skirting the national park boundary through old-growth forest and subalpine meadows that erupt with wildflowers in late summer. The glaciated bulk of Rainier dominates the views, and a log overpass marks the pass where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses. Snow closes the pass for much of the year.
- Mount Rainier views
- Chinook Pass (5,430 ft)
- subalpine wildflowers
- Pacific Crest Trail
- SR-410
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What is a National Scenic Byway?
National Scenic Byways are roads recognized at the federal level for at least one outstanding quality — scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological or recreational — that gives travelers a reason to seek them out rather than just pass through.
Where to Stay along Chinook Scenic Byway
23 campgrounds and RV parks sit within about 5 miles of Chinook Scenic Byway.
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