Washington pass, Mountain pass in North Cascades, Washington, US
Washington Pass reaches an elevation of 1669 meters and forms the highest point along the North Cascades Highway through the Cascade Mountain Range.
The pass served as a vital transportation route for Native American tribes before becoming part of State Route 20, connecting Whatcom and Okanogan counties.
The Washington Pass Overlook Trail, designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1978, provides access to Liberty Bell Mountain views.
The road remains closed from late November to early May due to heavy snowfall accumulation and substantial avalanche risks in the area.
The pass experiences some of the highest rates of avalanche occurrences per mile of highway across the United States.
Location: Washington
Elevation above the sea: 1,669 m
GPS coordinates: 48.52330,-120.65500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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