Washington State's Ultimate Road Trip
The Cascade Loop National Scenic Byway begins near the waters of the Puget Sound, and wanders through fertile farmlands and waterways of the Snohomish River valley toward the foothills of the Cascade mountain range and through lush forests where thundering waterfalls line the route over Stevens Pass before dropping down to the Eastern side of the Cascades and traveling past orchards and vineyards that roll across the landscape to the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers.
Following the Columbia the scenic highway takes you past glacier-fed Lake Chelan which slices deeply into the heart of the Cascade Mountains and offers abundant recreational opportunities. The Methow Valley provides miles of open range, endless star-filled skies, natural recreation, and a frontier atmosphere of the Old West, on the way over the Cascades once again through dramatic mountain peaks and spectacular scenery with lakes, rivers, creeks, abundant hiking trails.
Wind your way west into the Skagit River Valley where proud agricultural heritage brings colorful carpets of blooms across the lowland plains and back to the Salish Sea and Fidalgo Island and its maritime history. Finish the Loop when you travel south down Whidbey Island where the saltwater beaches blend with farmlands and forests. A quick Washington State Ferry ride back to the mainland and your 440-mile adventure is complete!
The National Scenic Byway includes three independent Scenic Byways in their own right: Stevens Pass Greenway, North Cascades Highway and the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way. In addition there are three scenic routes that we call "Side Loops" because they Loop off the byway and back again, adding even more variety and diversity of scenery to the amazing experience that is Washington's Ultimate Road Trip!
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No matter what time of year, there are amazing scenes and activities on the Loop!
From Museums to Interpretive trails
Outdoor recreation abounds in all areas of the Loop!
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The 2024/2025 Travel Guide is here! To receive your copy, please fill out the request form below to receive your 80-page Cascade Loop Travel Guide in the mail at no charge.
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