The Long Way
A family hikes along a mountain trail with a scenic view of distant ridges and forest.
Plate I. Hikers along the White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
A person cross-country skis on a snowy trail through a forest.
Plate II. Cross-country skiing along White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
Two cross-country skiers glide along a snowy trail lined with pine trees.
Plate III. Cross-country skiing, White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
Two hikers stand by a reflective pond looking at a snow-capped mountain.
Plate IV. Mount Rainier view, White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
A group of hikers walking along a mountain trail with a large volcanic peak in the distance.
Plate V. Hikers on trail, White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
A waterfall flows through a rocky gorge surrounded by a dense green forest.
Plate VI. Waterfall along White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
A tranquil lake reflects trees with vibrant autumn foliage and a large rock.
Plate VII. Autumn foliage reflection, White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com
A forested mountain landscape alongside a body of water under a cloudy sky.
Plate VIII. Forested hills and lake along White Pass Scenic Byway. From stateofwatourism.com

White Pass Scenic Byway

Washington. National scenic byway.

Details

Where
Chehalis, WA 98532. Directions
Season
A maintained, all-season highway that’s typically open year-round.
Getting there
Highway 12 between Marys Corner and Naches.
Fees
None.
Access
The pass can close temporarily in winter due to heavy snow.
Website
whitepassbyway.com
Managed by
White Pass Scenic Byway, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Established
2009.

The White Pass Scenic Byway travels through the Cascades, connecting forested foothills near Interstate 5 with the open landscapes and vineyards of the Yakima Valley.

Notable Events

  1. 1951White Pass highway (SR 12) officially opened on August 12, 1951. historylink.org
  2. 2003The steering committee met from 2003 until 2007 to complete the Corridor Management Plan. whitepassbyway.com
  3. 2007A board of directors was appointed in 2007. whitepassbyway.com
  4. 2009The National Scenic Byway Foundation announced a new national designation for the White Pass Scenic Byway. whitepassbyway.com

People

  • Annalee Tobey, Marketing.
  • Lenee Langdon, Program Coordinator.
  • Todd Chaput, Executive Director, Economic Alliance of Lewis County program lead.

Sources

  1. whitepassbyway.com
  2. whitepassbyway.com/about
  3. whitepassbyway.com/plan-my-trip
  4. fhwaapps.fhwa.dot.gov/bywaysp/byway/2064
  5. stateofwatourism.com/scenic-byways/white-pass-scenic-byway
  6. whitepassbyway.com/about/byway-projects
  7. cwcog.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2019/01/WhitePassCMP.pdf
  8. historylink.org/File/7273