ヤキマ郡の峠・トップ8

Nice View

At 5,430 ft, Chinook Pass offers stunning mountain along Mather Memorial Parkway. The pass is open mid-May to November—check for seasonal closures before you go.

Crank your way up to this pass, and you might just see a nice view of Mt. Rainier; there's also a small ski area here. Bonus: There's a solid solid for cycling, even when the road expands to add a passing lane.

The summit of this pass is marked by a rustic stone-and-wood archway that happens to be part of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail. If you want to hop off your bike for a minute, there's a pretty, short nature trail here with great views of Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and Tipsoo Lake.

From Cispus Pass, a hiker can look down into two stunning river valleys, the Cispus to the west and the Klickitat to the east. It is a challenging day hike.

From the top of Sourdough Gap, you can catch sight of Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and other peaks. Don't forget to look down and appreciate the scenic view of Sheep Lake. The Sourdough Gap is part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Scout Pass is a high point between Mount Rainier National Park and the Norse Peak Wilderness. If you hike in a northbound direction, take a last look at Mount Rainier before you hike down into a lovely valley. There is a flat spot for one tent.

While the PCT is descending for some feet, Crystal Lakes Trail will lead you over a gap to the Crystal Lakes with a camp area.