un jour / 117 miles / 3 heures 53 minutes
Enjoy outdoor recreation in any season on the versatile White Pass Scenic Byway. Its astounding beauty and eclectic style will keep you coming back for years.
Jour 1
9:00 - 2.2 miles / 4 minutes - 9:04
The John R. Jackson House is one of the oldest pioneer
structures north of the Columbia River. It first served as a significant meeting place during the organization of the Washington Territory. The small log cabin also served as a stopover for pioneer travelers in 1845. The house was also used as the Jackson Courthouse as early as 1850. Today, it stands in a small grassy park on Jackson's Prairie. The interior is still sparsely furnished, but can only be viewed through the windows.9:04 - 24.5 miles / 48 minutes - 9:53
This elevated viewpoint gives you a first look at Mount St. Helens, looking right towards the crater. Compare the jagged
top and bare landscape surrounding Mount St. Helens with the peaceful and spectacular natural beauty of Mount Rainier.10:23 - 48.8 miles / une heure 37 minutes - 12:01
Enjoy a picnic surrounded in lush Washington scenery at this viewpoint and picnic area that overlooks dramatic volcanic rock formations called "palisades."
12:31 - 14.9 miles / 29 minutes - 13:00
These two sub-alpine lakes are easily accessible from the byway near White Pass. They offer fishing access,
human-powered boating, and day hiking. Spend a day on one of these pristine lakes, located in southwestern Washington.14:00 - 26.0 miles / 52 minutes - 14:53