2020 Map of Chinook Pass

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park dominates the western portion of this high-altitude landscape, where the Cowlitz Divide and Governors Ridge meet. The area is defined by its extensive trail networks, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Wonderland Trail, which serve as the primary corridors through the alpine terrain. Strategic mountain crossings like Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass provide the only vehicular access, linking the drainage basins of the Ohanapecosh River and Chinook Cr. Historically significant points such as Cedar Flats and the Tunnel on WA-123 reflect the engineering required to navigate this portion of the Snoqualmie National Forest. Numerous water features, including Saint Johns Falls, Silver Falls, and the high-elevation Owhigh Lakes, emphasize the glacial and volcanic hydrology of the Pierce and Yakima county border.