Facility · Washington ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Snoqualmie National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
Drive US Highway 2 to the north turnoff at mile marker 58.7 for the route’s lowpoint access, or the north turnoff at mile marker 64.4, the route’s highpoint.
47.74602, -121.09380 · 47°44'45.7"N 121°5'37.7"W
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| Precip in | 14.1 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 10.3 | 14.9 | 13.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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