Stevens Pass Greenway
Stevens Pass Greenway
PO Box 327
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Phone:509-548-5807
Web: www.byways.org/browse/byways/2231/ Description:This picturesque drive through a high mountain pass runs from asaltwater port to the rugged Cascades and through a historic railroaddistrict. Byway is one of Washington's two year-roundaccessible mountain passes. It follows the wild and scenic Skykomish and Wenatchee rivers along most of its length. Originally developed for the Old Great Northern Railway, the route isrich in rail history and is now considered a major corridor for railfreight mobility. Year-round recreational opportunites along the corridor include whitewater rafting, skiing, hiking, fishing, camping, and auto touring.
Legth: 89 miles. Start/Endpoint: Byway runs from Everett east along US 2 to Leavenworth, then southeast on US 2/97 to the town ofWenatchee. Time to Allow: 2.5 hours. Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (2005).
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