Stevens Pass Greenway
US 2 from Monroe up the Skykomish River and over Stevens Pass, then down to Leavenworth and the orchards around Peshastin.
Also known as US 2 over Stevens Pass
Photo: U.S. Department of Transportation, America's Byways collection (National Archives), Public domain, source
- Length89.2 miles[1]
- Drive timeAbout 2.5 hours to drive, or 6 to 8 hours to explore the byway[1]FHWA's "time to allow"
- RoadsUS 2 (Highway 2)[3]
- Start and endMonroe to Peshastin[3]FHWA's older byway page described the route from Everett to Wenatchee; travelers often start in Everett or Mukilteo and end in Wenatchee.
- Fees and passesNo fees are listed along the byway.[1]
- Best seasonSummer and early autumn, when the mountains are comfortable for hiking[2]
- SurfaceNot verified
- Vehicle notesNot verified
- Seasonal closuresTypically open year-round; Stevens Pass can close for short periods in winter due to heavy snow, so check WSDOT pass conditions.[3]
Before you go
Road status and weather can change quickly. Check the official road-conditions link before you go.
Facts last checked against the sources on October 29, 2026.
About the drive
The Stevens Pass Greenway follows US 2 from Monroe, near Puget Sound, up the Skykomish River valley and over the Cascades at Stevens Pass. It crosses two national forests, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie and the Okanogan-Wenatchee, before dropping into the pine forest and fruit orchards of the Wenatchee River valley.
On the way up there are waterfalls, river views and trails, including Wallace Falls State Park. Stevens Pass is home to a ski resort that runs chairlifts and mountain-bike trails in summer. On the east side, the byway passes Bavarian-style Leavenworth and ends at Peshastin; many people continue to Wenatchee.
The highway is normally open all year, but snow can close the pass for short periods in winter. Summer and early autumn are the comfortable seasons for hiking along the route.
Stops along the way
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Wallace Falls State Park
State park with waterfall trails along the way up the valley.
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Skykomish
Small mountain town on US 2 with food and gas.
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Stevens Pass
The high point of the byway, with a ski resort and summer trails.
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Leavenworth
Bavarian-style town with river recreation and nearby trails.
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Peshastin
Quiet east end of the byway, near Peshastin Pinnacles State Park.
Stops are listed in order along the route; the numbers match the map. Stop locations come from the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey place-names database, the stop's own official page or, where noted in the data, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Food along the way
Farmers markets within about 25 miles
- Cashmere Farmers MarketAt The Cashmere Museum Cashmere, WA · about 0.1 mi from the route
- Wenatchee Valley Farmers MarketWenatchee, WA · about 0.5 mi from the route
- Everett Farmers MarketEverett, WA · about 0.8 mi from the route
- Snohomish Farmers Market, WA · about 0.9 mi from the route
- Mukilteo Farmers MarketMukilteo, WA · about 5.1 mi from the route
Markets keep their own seasons and hours, so check with the market before you go. Find more in the Farmers Market Finder.
Food events nearby
- Berry Dairy DaysJul 16-18, 2027 · Burlington, WA · about 46.9 mi from the nearest stop
Dated public events within about 50 miles, during the drive's best months, from our events calendar. Dates can change; confirm with the organizer.
In season during the best months to drive
The drive's best months are Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Typical U.S. seasons from our Fresh Market Guide; local harvests vary.
- BasilJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- BlackberriesJun, Jul, Aug
- CantaloupeJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- CornJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Keep exploring
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- Coulee Corridor Scenic BywayWA · about 91 mi away
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Food and farms in the area
Sources
- America's Byways: Stevens Pass Greenway (FHWA) (checked 2026-10-29)
- Stevens Pass Greenway: Visitor Services, byways.org (FHWA, archived copy) (checked 2026-10-29)
- Stevens Pass Greenway (State of Washington Tourism) (checked 2026-10-29)
- Route line: U.S. DOT scenic byways map service (geo.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-10-29.
Written by VanillaGoods from the cited official sources. This is a drive to know, not a ranking. Road status and weather can change quickly; check the official road-conditions link before you go.
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