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White Pass Scenic Byway
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This community, located in Washington's Pierce County, had a population of 267 as of the 2000 census and was named for the founder, Walter A. Ashford.
Directions: Head west through Morton on SR 7 then towards Elbe on SR 706. Continue until you reach Ashford.
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Enjoy the abundance of activities and sites in Centralia, founded by George Washington, the son of a black slave in 1875.
Directions: Take I-5 northbound to exit 82, eastbound.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest (WA)This national forest offers great recreational opportunities.
Directions: The byway travels through the National Forest from Randle almost to the junction with SR 410.
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Goat Rocks Wilderness Area (WA)This wilderness wonderland provides the scenery one would expect from an untouched, pristine portion of land.
Location on Byway: Easy trailhead access to the Goat Rocks is available via the Johnson Creek Road (FS 21) at milepost 128 along the byway.
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A trail that winds its way up to an awe-inspiring experience.
Directions: Take the SR 123 off of the byway and travel to the Ohanapecosh River Bridge.
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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.
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Ike Kinswa State Park is a 454-acre camping park with 46,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on the north side of Mayfield Lake. The campsites are forested and are available year-round. The park offers camping, hiking trails, fishing and boating in a beautiful forested setting.
Directions: Located on route 122, which is north of SR 12, on a loop around Mayfield Lake.
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A state historic site used by the organizers of the Washington Territory.
Directions: Located just south of Marys Corner.
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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.
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Lewis and Clark Trail State Park (WA)
With facilities built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Lewis and Clark State Park preserves a large tract of lowland old growth forest. Eight miles of hiking trails in the park include an interpretive loop through the heart of old growth forests. The park offers horse trails and a popular campground as well. The nearby John R. Jackson Courthouse, built in 1845, is the first pioneer house west of the Cascades and north of the Columbia River. The park features bird watching, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and living history depictions of the story of Lewis and Clark.
Directions: From the byway turn south onto the Jackson Highway. The park is 2.5 miles from US 12. Allow 5 minutes driving time.
Ike Kinswa State Park (WA)
Leech and Dog Lakes (WA)