Highway 101 Between Raymond and Long Beach
Eastern Washington is rattlesnake country, so be snake aware.Along the road, there will be pullouts and places to take in the view or go for a hike.Fill up with gas before you embark on the byway.Tips for Driving the Yakima Byway in Fall If you want to stay near the scenic byway, I suggest Ellensburg, Yakima, or Zillah. There are pullouts along the road and hikes, and if you hit the trails, be rattlesnake aware. In the fall, you won’t see much else, except for some campers and hikers and wildlife.ĭuring the warmer months, you’ll see rafters, inner tubers, and fly fisherman. There are no services en route so be sure to fill up with gas before you go. You can catch the road from Interstate 82 after Ellensburg or Selah. The name describes it perfectly for the road meanders through the canyon next to the Yakima River and along the way you’ll see golden hills, trees near the river changing color, cactus, sagebrush, and basalt cliffs. I drove this 22-mile stretch of road for the first time last fall and it quickly became one of my favorite fall drives in Washington State! Before you go, check here to see if the road is still open. Some portions of the highway close in the late fall or early winter due to snow.Once you pass Marblemount there are no gas stations, so fill up before you go.Tips for the North Cascade Highway in Fall If you want to make a weekend escape out of the drive, I suggest staying in Twisp or the Old West town of Winthrop. There will be plenty of pullouts along the way to take in fall foliage along the mountainsides.īe sure to stop at the Lake Diablo Lookout, and at Washington Pass, the highest point on the highway at 5,477 feet.įrom Burlington, the drive is around 3 hours, and that doesn’t take into account any stops. Once you reach Newhalem, the ascent into the mountains begins! I recommend getting out in Newhalem to stretch your legs, use the bathroom, buy some fudge at the store, walk across the suspension bridge and snap a photo of the Gorge Powerhouse, or enjoy one of the short trails nearby.įrom Newhalem, it continues up into the mountains, past deep blue lakes, and rocky mountain passes. Once you pass Marblemount, there are no gas stations until you get over the pass and into the Methow Valley, so fill up before you go! It’s also a good spot to buy snacks or take a bathroom break. Two interesting points of interest before you get to the mountains are the elk observation area and Wildwood Chapel in Marblemount. If you are coming from Seattle or Vancouver, once you get to Burlington, WA head east on Highway 20. There are also a lot of great hikes along the way. This road is part of the 400-mile Cascade Loop Highway, which goes past a ton of small towns and scenic vistas. My top favorite is the North Cascades Highway, which is the northernmost road in the Cascade Mountains. Please see our disclosure policy for more detail. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Some links in this post may be affiliate links.
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