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Cascade Loop Scenic Byway

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Cascade Loop Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in Washington.

The Cascade Loop Scenic Byway is a 440-mile-long (710 km) National Scenic Byway and Washington State Scenic and Recreational Highway encircling the North Cascades in the U.S. state of Washington. It follows eight different numbered highways: US 2 from Everett to Sunnyslope; US 97 Alternate from Sunnyslope to Chelan; US 97 from Chelan to Pateros; SR 153 from Pateros to Twisp; SR 20 from Twisp to Coupeville; SR 525 from Coupeville to Mukilteo; SR 526 from Mukilteo to Everett; and I-5 in EverettFrom Wikipedia — Cascade Loop Scenic Byway, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Top locations in Washington

Comet FallsWaterfall
Comet FallsPierce County · 1,501 m
Christine FallsWaterfall
Christine FallsPierce County · 1,125 m
Lake WashingtonLake
Lake WashingtonKing County · 5 m
Mount RainierMountain Peak
Mount RainierPierce County · 4,392 m
Mount AdamsMountain Peak
Mount AdamsYakima County · 3,745 m
Mount BakerMountain Peak
Mount BakerWhatcom County · 3,176 m
Glacier PeakMountain Peak
Glacier PeakSnohomish County · 3,180 m
Cattle Point LightLighthouse
Cattle Point LightSan Juan County
Mount OlympusMountain Peak
Mount OlympusJefferson County · 2,307 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.