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GIFFORD PINCHOTNATIONAL FOREST(Most roads in this area are closed in winter. Visitors are encouraged to pick up a detailed map and check current road conditions at oneof the information centers along the byway.)

MOUNT ST. HELENSNATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT

YAKAMA INDIAN RESERVATION

MOUNT RAINIERNATIONAL PARK

Mt. Rainier NPStevens CanyonEntrance

Mt. Rainier NPWhite RiverEntrance

Cayuse Pass

Chinook Pass

Mt. Rainier NPNisqually Entrance

Paradise

Sunrise

Crystal Mountain

Mt. Rainier NPOhanapecoshCampground

RimrockRetreat

WENATCHEENATIONAL FOREST

White Pass

Rimrock Lake

Clear Lake

Bumping Lake

Packwood Lake

Walupt Lake

Takhlakh Lake

Mount Adams

Mount Rainier

Mount St. Helens

PackwoodIke KinswaState Park

Mossyrock

Mayfield Lake

Alder Lake

Salkum

Riffe Lake

Windy Ridge Viewing Area

Johnston Ridge Observatory

Forest Learning Center

Hoffstadt BluffsVisitor Center

GlenomaLewis and ClarkState Park

Oak Creek Wildlife Area

Matilda JacksonState ParkExit 68

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Toledo

Toutle

To the Pacific Coast

To Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle

To Portland

Mowich Lake

Mt. Rainier NPCarbon River Entrance

Skate Creek Road

Mossyrock Dam

Cowlitz Falls Dam

Mineral Lake

Mayfield Dam

Mayfield Lake Park

Mossyrock Park

Taidnapam Park

Cowlitz FallsPark Cowlitz Falls

Campground

Bevin Lake Rest Area

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The White Pass Scenic Byway connects Eastern and Western Washington, and is midway between Puget Sound and the Columbia River.

Travelers can make easy connections to Eastern Washington’s wine region, or the beaches and rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula.

WHITE P A S S Scenic Byway

The White Pass Scenic Byway

FOLLOW THE RIVERS as they wind between the volcanic giants of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams. Wildlife, wilderness, and western hospitality. Find them all here, on the wild side of Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.

For more information visit www.WhitePassByway.com, or call 360-494-2223.

Drive Carefully, and Enjoy Your Trip!

Side trips and explorations-Driving the byway is a great trip, but it’s even better to spend some extra time exploring the communities, forests, and parks just a short drive from the highway. Take a look at the other side of this map for some selected side trips– from a few hours to a full day. High Lakes

LoopMount Rainier Loop

Mount St. Helens Windy Ridge Loop

Mount St. Helens Johnson Ridge Loop

Rimrock LakeRecreation Loop

Cispus Area Loop

West Side Loop

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www.WhitePassByway.com White Pass Scenic Byway 360-494-2223

Mount St. Helens Johnston Ridge LoopForever changing over 200 square miles of rich forestland into a gray, lifeless landscape, the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens has had an impact so powerful, you have to see it to believe it. Over two decades later, witness the mountain’s slow but steady recovery. Journey through this healing landscape and behold nature’s awesome power.

Length:124miles TimetoAllow:4-5hours Season:Year-round.SpiritLakeHighwayhaslimitedwinteraccess.

DrivingDirections:DepartI-5atExit68andtraveleastonUSHighway12for2.5milestoJacksonHighway.FromUSHighway12turnsouthonJacksonHighwayandtravel6.9milestoHighway505.TurnleftonHighway505andtravel13.8milestotheSpiritLakeMemorialHighway504.TurnleftonSpiritLakeMemorialHighway504andtravel36.9milestotheJohnstonRidgeVisitorCenter.ReturnviathesameroutealongHighway504andHighway505,50.7milestoJacksonHighway.TurnrightonJacksonHighwayandtravel1.2milestoSpencerRd.TurnrightonSpencerRd.andtravel10.6milestoFullerRd.TurnleftonFullerRoadandtravel1.1milestoUSHighway12atSalkum.

West Side LoopOffering many of the White Pass Scenic Byway’s most spectacular attributes, tour the Nisqually area, explore Mt. Rainier National Park and discover the Big Bottom Valley. Drive amongst old-growth forests, walk through meadows of wildflowers

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.

Length:115miles DrivingTime:3hours(allowtimeforstops) Season:MaythroughOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:FromtheintersectionofUSHighway12andStateRoute(SR)7inMorton,travelnorthonSR7for16.8milestoSR706.TurnrightonSR706andtravel52.1milestoSR123.TurnrightonSR123andtravel5.5milestoUSHighway12.TurnrightonUSHighway12andtravel40.7milesbacktoMortonandtheintersectionofUSHighway12andSR7.

Mount Rainier LoopExperience the grandeur of Mount Rainier. Witness old-growth temperate rainforests, waterfalls, and impressive vistas. Whether you venture and sightsee by car, or choose to get outdoors and enjoy the many stops along the way, it’s all pure Rainier. An excellent introduction to the beauty, majesty and mystique of Mt.

Rainier National Park.

Length:78miles TimetoAllow:4-5hours Season:Mid-JunethroughlateOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:FromPackwood,travelnorthwestonForestRoad(FR)52,alsocalledSkateCreekRoad,23milestoStateRoute(SR)706.TurnrightonSR706andtravel41.9mileseastintoMt.RainierNationalParktoSR123.TurnrightonSR123andtravel5.4milessouthtoUSHighway12.TurnrightonUSHighway12andtravelwest7.3milesbacktoPackwood.

Mount St. Helens Windy Ridge LoopImmerse yourself in the heart of the Mt. St. Helens Blast Zone and experience the contrast between the lush old-growth forest and the blown-down forest. Marvel at the immense impact the eruption of Mount St. Helens had on this area. Look out upon Spirit Lake’s immense floating forest and view Mount St. Helens’ crater and the impressive, growing lava dome.

Length:72miles TimetoAllow:4Hours Season:EndofMaythroughOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:FromRandletravelsouthonStateRoute(SR)131onemileuntiltheroadforks.Staytotheright,travelonemileonSR131whichbecomesForestRoad(FR)25.Travelsouth19milesonFR25toFR99.TurnrightonFR99anddrive16milesuntilitterminatesatWindyRidge.ReturntoRandleviathesameroute.

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Cispus Area LoopThose seeking a short side trip into the forest will marvel at the natural beauty of the Cispus River Area. Watch the waters of the Cispus as they flow gracefully through the forest. Options to extend this forest tour include wildlife

watching, hiking, fishing, a simple quiet walk in the woods – and more!

Length:29miles TimetoAllow:2hours Season:MaythroughOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:FromRandle,travelsouthonStateRoute(SR)131for1mileandstayrightonForestRoad(FR)25.FollowFR258.9milesandturnleftonFR76.FollowFR767.8milesandturnleftonFR28.FollowFR281.4milesandturnleftonFR23.FollowFR239.2milesbacktoRandle.

High Lakes LoopDiscover the numerous majestic alpine lakes creating this unique and beautiful landscape. Towering Mt. Adams and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest provide the backdrop for this scenic drive offering opportunities for fabulous hiking and great fishing along the way.

Length:79miles TimetoAllow:4hours Season:EndofMaythroughOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:FromRandle,travelsouthonStateRoute(SR)131for1miletoFR23andstayleftonFR23.FollowFR2331.2milestoFR2329andturnleftonFR2329.FollowFR23299.8milestoFR5603andturnleftonFR5603.FollowFR56035.2milestoFR56andturnrightonFR56.FollowFR567milestoFR2160.Turnrightfora7mileroundtripdrivetoWaluptLakeandback.TurnleftonFR2160andfollowFR21601.8milestoFR21andturnright.FollowFR2115.9milesnorthtoUSHighway12,about3mileswestofPackwoodand13.6mileseastofthestartoftherouteinRandle.

Rimrock Lake Recreation LoopLocated on the “dry” side of the Cascade Mountains, tour the outstanding beauty and recreational opportunities surrounding Rimrock and Clear Lakes. Extend your time along this lakeshore drive with year-round options for outdoor fun. In the summer, enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, boating and

wildlife watching. Come winter, opt for a trek by snowshoe or cross-country skis, or bring the snowmobiles for adventure in this winter wonderland. Picturesque campgrounds, shining alpine lakes, splendid pine forests and

fantastic mountain landscapes create a lasting impression of the area’s beauty.

Length:15.9miles TimetoAllow:90minutes Season:MaythroughOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:Approachingfromthewest,travelpastmilemarker158andturnrightoffofUSHighway12ontoTietonReservoirRoad(FR1200).TravelonTietonReservoirRd.15.9milesuntiltheroadrejoinsUSHighway12,ninemileseastofthebeginningoftheroute.Approachingfromtheeast,travelpastmilemarker168andturnleftoffofUSHighway12ontoTietonReservoirRoad(FR1200).TravelonTietonReservoirRd.15.9milesuntiltheroadrejoinsUSHighway12,ninemileswestofthebeginningoftheroute.

East Side LoopExplore the east end of the White Pass Scenic Byway and discover the dramatic and rugged beauty of this wilderness 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 elk herds in the hundreds and view impressive dams. Experience the splendid sights of two byways on this east side excursion.

Length:113miles DrivingTime:3hours(allowtimeforstops) Season:MaythroughOctober(closedinwinter)

DrivingDirections:FromtheintersectionofUSHighway12andStateRoute(SR)123,travelnorthonSR123for16.3milestoSR410.TurnrightonSR410andtravel50.5milestoUSHighway12.TurnrightonUSHighway12andtravel46.7milesbacktotheintersectionofUSHighway12andSR123.

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