Chinook Pass Summit Rest Area - WA State Hwy 410
Posted by: 
Hikenutty
N 46° 52.358 W 121° 30.801
10T E 613290 N 5192083
Located at the summit of chinook pass, this rest area has an incredible view, access to trails, and lots of wildflowers in the summer months.
Waymark Code: WMKZJ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2006
Views: 78
This rest area, located at the summit of Chinook Pass is MUCH more beautiful than your average rest stop. It sits at the edge of Mt. Rainier NP and looks out over a glacial valley. Behind the area is an access point to the Pacific Crest Trail and to Sheep Lake. The Highway is closed through the Winter but is a great place for picnic, camping, and hiking over the summer. About 1 mile from this rest stop is another at Tipsoo Lake that has views of Mt. Rainier and a beautiful little lake surrounded by a wildflower meadow. I'll have to waymark that the next time I'm up on Hwy 410.
Highway Number: WA410
Common Name for the Highway: Highway 410
Highway Access Direction: Either Direction
Rest Area Name: Chinook Pass Summit Rest Area
Facilities:
Restrooms, signed viewpoint, wildflowers, hiking trails.
Services:
None.
Special Features:
The best part of this rest stop is the views. Be sure to bring your camera.
WiFi: no
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