Cayuse Pass

Cayuse Pass

Infobox Mountain Pass
Name = Cayuse Pass
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Elevation = 4675 ft./1425 m.
Location= Washington, USA
Range = Cascades
Coordinates = coord|46|52.0|N|121|32.4|W|type:pass
Topographic

Traversed by = State Route 410

Cayuse Pass (el. 4675 ft./1425 m.) is a mountain pass in the Cascade Mountains in the state of Washington.

The pass is about 51 km. southeast of Enumclaw on State Route 410. The intersection with State Route 123 is at the pass.

The pass carries State Route 410 between Enumclaw and Naches. Because of the high elevation, Cayuse Pass is usually closed in November due to very heavy snow and significant avalanche danger. It usually opens in mid May and is not uncommon to have a snow depth at the summit of up to 15-feet.

As part of the All-American Road program, Route 410 through Cayuse Pass has been designated by the U.S. government as the Chinook Scenic Byway. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful routes in the United States.

External links

* [http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/cayuse/ WSDOT website for Cayuse pass]


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