Highway 2 (US State Route 2) or the Stevens Pass Greenway was designated a National Forest Scenic Byway on April 14, 1992. It runs through 2 national forests and is a part of the Cascade Loop with the North Cascades Highway. Highway 2 (US State Route 2) is the closest access to the outdoors for me so I tend to choose it first when I need to get away. I grew up on its hills and rivers as my mom is a hiker too.
My favorite places to stop post hike with friends are: Grilla Bites, Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, Good Brewing Company, River House Cafe, Espresso Chalet, Gustav’s, Yodelin’s Broth Company, South, Dan’s Food Market, or just Pack A Cooler. You can learn more about these places in my Must Hike Must Eat Eating Out Guide.
Find out current conditions and as always, practice Leave No Trace. Pretty please.
PCT South Josephine, Trap, and Surprise Lakes
Pear Lake Via Smithbrook and PCT
Chikamin Mad River Garland Peak
Meadow Creek to Pear Lake and Benchmark Mountain
Deception Creek, Pass and Lakes
Rock Mountain via Rock Lake Trail
Minotaur Lake Labyrinth Mountain
Kelley Creek Via Martin Creek Connector on The Iron Goat
Johnson Ridge to Sunrise and Scorpion Mountains
Deception Falls National Recreational Area
Please see my Hike Index Page for a list of all the hikes on the website.
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