White Pass

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White Pass, elevation 4500 feet, on Highway 12, is the southern most pass of the Cascade Mountains. This pass is located southeast of Rainier National Park and approximately 50 miles west of Yakima. It is one of four Washington east-west highways open year round. The other passes are Stevens Pass, Highways 2 and 12.

White Pass offers easy access to many recreational activities including the White Pass Ski Area.

White Pass Ski Area. 48935 Highway 12, White Pass, WA 98937. Phone: 509-672-3101; Snowline: 509-672-3100.

Visitor Information

White Pass View Camera
Department of Transportation site featuring live video feeds of White Pass cameras updated every 20 minutes. Also, links to road conditions report on each of the Washington mountain passes.

Scenic Drives

White Pass Scenic Byway
Located midway between Puget Sound and the Columbia River on Highway 12.

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