Stevens Pass Greenway

Stevens Pass Greenway

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic BywaysAddress:c/o Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Office
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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