How to drive the paved road to Stevens Pass in Washington
Stevens Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.243m (4,078ft) above sea level, located in the U.S. state of Washington.
Where is Stevens Pass?
The pass is located on the boundary between King and Chelan counties, in the northwestern part of Washington within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Why is it called Stevens Pass?
The pass is named after John Frank Stevens, the first non-indigenous person to discover it.
Is Stevens Pass paved?
The road to the summit is totally paved in very good condition. It’s called Highway 2 (Stevens Pass Highway). The road features many turns and steep sections.
How long is the road through Stevens Pass?
The pass is 58.25km (36.2 miles) long, running west-east from Skykomish (in King County) to Coles Corner (in Chelan County). To drive the pass without stopping will take most people between 45 and 60 minutes.
Is Stevens Pass open year-round?
Set high on the crest of the Cascade Range, the road is open year-round. Flanked by extremely mountainous country, and running through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie and the Wenatchee National Forests, the area is prone to avalanches.