The Cascade Loop–Best Road Trip Vacation in Washington State

Beginning just 28 miles north of Seattle, circle through the Cascade mountains, along the semi-arid Columbia River Valley, past glacier-fed Lake Chelan, through the wildlife-filled Methow Valley and North Cascades National Park, and into the Puget Sound. We are a path into nature, a road through friendly towns, and a rest stop at the end of your day with comfortable lodging and delicious Northwest cuisine. The Cascade Loop is the best road trip vacation in Washington State!

The Cascade Loop Scenic Highway crosses the crest of the North Cascades not once but twice as it loops over and back. Highway 2 crosses the mountains at Stevens Pass and Highway 20, the North Cascades Highway, crosses at Washington Pass.

 Photo Tours are available along the Loop! 

 

There are 9 distinct regions visited in the loop:

Snohomish River Valley:

• Region 1: Everett, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Monroe
• From the waters of the Puget Sound to the fertile farm valleys and the Cascade Mountains as a backdrop.

Stevens Pass:

• Region 2: Sultan, Gold Bar, Index, Skykomish, Stevens Pass
• Drive through lush forests and over 4,601 foot high Stevens Pass.

Cascade-Leavenworth Foothills:

• Region 3: Cashmere, Leavenworth, Plain
• Quaint Bavarian Village and an Early American town where the Cascades meet the Columbia River

Wenatchee-Columbia River Valley:

• Region 4: Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Entiat
• Acres of fruit orchards meet the banks of the Columbia River.

Lake Chelan:

• Region 5: Chelan, Manson, Stehekin
• This pristine, sunny 55 mile long lake cuts deep into the heart of the Cascade Mountains.

Methow Valley:

• Region 6: Pateros, Carlton, Twisp, Winthrop, Mazama
• The open ranges with a western frontier atmosphere.

North Cascades Highway and National Park:

• Region 7: Diablo, Newhalem, Marblemount, Rockport, Concrete
• High mountain peaks and spectacular views surround you.

Skagit Valley-Fidalgo Island:

• Region 8: Burlington, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes
• Blazing fields of tulips and daffodils, bald eagle watching and a rich logging heritage.

Whidbey Island:

• Region 9: Clinton, Coupeville, Langley, Oak Harbor
• Beautiful saltwater beaches, quaint historic towns and mild weather.

Each region has so much to offer: stunning vistas; great restaurants; wonderful hotels and lots of local events and fun things to do.

The best way to “Do the Loop” is to take your time and savor each region.

The Cascade Loop Washington State’s Scenic Loop Highway creates a Cascade Loop Guide Book every year, carefully updated with the latest in travel and tourist advices.

These guides can be easily found along the Loop, or you can request a free copy for yourself anytime at this link!