Chinook Pass
The 5,432-foot-high Chinook Pass is located on State Route 410 in between the towns of Enumclaw and Naches.
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Chinook Pass Details
The 5,432-foot-high Chinook Pass is located on State Route 410 in between the towns of Enumclaw and Naches, and provides access to the east entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. This road has been designated the Chinook Scenic Byway by the U.S. government. The pass typically closes in November due to avalanche danger, and reopens again in May.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Chinook Pass
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0.1 mi away
Northeast Entrance
State Route 410 (the Mather Memorial Parkway) enters Mount Rainier National Park on its northeast side.
0.1 mi away
Pacific Crest Trail
A sliver of the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) cuts in and out of Mount Rainier National Park.
0.2 mi away
Naches Peak Loop Trail
This easy 3.5-mile loop, which includes the Tipsoo Lake Trail, offers stunning views of Mount Rainier's eastern flank.
0.3 mi away
Tipsoo Lake
This alpine lake is surrounded by wildflower meadows and huckleberry bushes.
1.2 mi away
Cayuse Pass
Cayuse Pass, at 4,675 feet, is located at the junction of state routes 123 and 410.
