What are the highest roads in Washington?
Located in the Pacific Northwest region, Washington State is a study in spectacular geographical contrasts, lying at the northwestern corner of the 48 conterminous states. Nicknamed the Evergreen State because of its dense forests, its territory—bordered by Canada, Oregon, Idaho, and the Pacific Ocean—is split into distinct zones. The state's vertical core, and the source of its highest roads, is the colossal Cascade Mountains.
This massive range runs north-south, hosting towering, snow-capped volcanoes and acting as a monumental climatic wall. This mountainous environment, which also includes the Olympic and Rocky Mountain systems, has forged an essential network of challenging, high-altitude roads, inviting drivers to explore Washington's most rugged and breathtaking terrain.
Highest roads in Washington
| Mountain road | Elevation | County | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Peak | 2.271m (7,450ft) | Okanogan | Gravel |
| Darland Mountain | 2.129m (6,984ft) | Yakima | Gravel |
| Calispell Peak | 2.090m (6,856ft) | Stevens | Gravel |
| Crystal Mountain North | 2.090m (6,856ft) | Pierce | Gravel |
| Mission Peak | 2.090m (6,856ft) | Chelan | Gravel |
| Salmo Mountain | 2.083m (6,833ft) | Pend Oreille | Gravel |
| KPQ-FM Wenatche | 2.081m (6,827ft) | Chelan | Gravel |
| Blue Slide | 2,072m (6,797ft) | Yakima | Gravel |
| Moses Mountain | 2.066m (6,778ft) | Okanogan | Gravel |
| Wenatchee Mountain | 2.059m (6,755ft) | Chelan | Gravel |
| Tyee Mountain | 2.029m (6,656ft) | Chelan | Gravel |
| Sullivan Mountain | 1.977m (6,486ft) | Pend Oreille | Gravel |
| Tatie Peak | 1.961m (6,433ft) | Okanogan | Gravel |
| Sunrise Park Road | 1.957m (6,420ft) | Pierce | Asphalt |
| Table Rock Mountain | 1.908m (6,259ft) | Columbia | Gravel |
| Chopaka Mountain | 1.903m (6,243ft) | Okanogan | Gravel |
| Crystal Mountain | 1.902m (6,240ft) | Pierce | Gravel |
Pic: Patrick McManus