Chinook Pass
State Route 410 meanders through the Cascade Mountain Range and is designated as part of the all American Road Program for its scenic views such as this. The Pacific Crest Trail also runs through here taking the hearty past several of Washington States extinct volcanos and in the shadow of active one's like Rainier back there. Unfortunately.... it closes in the winter due to avalanche danger and is now covered in snow. It closed October 24th and isn't expected to reopen until May/June. Current forecast, light rain today then snow as far as one can see....
Chinook Pass
State Route 410 meanders through the Cascade Mountain Range and is designated as part of the all American Road Program for its scenic views such as this. The Pacific Crest Trail also runs through here taking the hearty past several of Washington States extinct volcanos and in the shadow of active one's like Rainier back there. Unfortunately.... it closes in the winter due to avalanche danger and is now covered in snow. It closed October 24th and isn't expected to reopen until May/June. Current forecast, light rain today then snow as far as one can see....