Chinook Scenic Byway

Length: 85.0 mi / 136.8 km
Time to Allow: 3 hours to drive the byway  website

Travel the glacier-fed White River from Enumclaw, over Chinook Pass, to the fertile valley of Naches. Spectacular views of Mount Rainier, dense forests, towering peaks, rocky ridges and river canyons dominate this journey. Pass by the unique basalt flows of the Columbia Plateau, lush sub-alpine meadows and waterfalls.

Enjoy hiking? Then you will revel in the plethora and variety of trails along the Chinook Scenic Byway in Washington. Spectacular scenery awaits you with the byway’s every twist and turn, and every stop offers a new trail to tread. Choose from a variety of grades and lengths for the perfect hike!

There is no question that Chinook Scenic Byway is absolutely breathtaking, but you’ll find further proof by daring to take on some of the area's famed bike trails.

Naturalists are predictably attracted to the Chinook region. With over 50 species of mammals and 130 species of birds in the area surrounding the Byway, there is a very good chance you will see all kinds of critters as you drive along this scenic route.