Washington Points of Interest
Old Stevens Pass Highway (FS Road #6099)
Old Stevens Pass Highway is an infrequently-used, mostly paved road (rough in spots with gravel patches). Originally built to transport fire guards to into the National Forest at Stevens Pass, the road was eventually taken over by the state and improved as a cross-Cascade highway.
The route generally follows current Highway 2, but takes more twists and turns typical of an old mountain highway. A bicycle-only bridge prevents use of this road as a through-route to motor vehicles. The end point is at US Highway 2 milepost 64.4.
Distance is 6.5 miles one way with an elevation gain of 1800 feet.
An ideal family outing with a downhill-coast ride, starting from the highpoint of the road.
Points of Interest
Location |
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Bygone Byways Trailhead |
Old Stevens Pass Highway (FS Road #6099) |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Lake Creek - Law | 8 | 2,326 ft | |||
Soda Springs - Law | 5 | 2,270 ft |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Greenwater River At Greenwater
USGS 12097500 |
221 cfs |
Salix Creek At S Cascade Gl Near Marblemount
USGS 12181200 |
0 cfs |
American River Near Nile
USGS 12488500 |
339 cfs |
Sauk River Ab Whitechuck River Near Darrington
USGS 12186000 |
820 cfs |
Stehekin River At Stehekin
USGS 12451000 |
1,650 cfs |
Sauk River At Darrington
USGS 12187500 |
5,220 cfs |
Yakima River At Umtanum
USGS 12484500 |
2,560 cfs |