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Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
47.7839, -121.0290 Map & Directions
Length
1.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
712 feet
Highest Point
3,843 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
Bygone Byways. Photo by Mark Ainsworth. Full-size image
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage

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Northwest Forest Pass
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The Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail is an easy loop trail that follows the Great Northern Railway. The trail is entirely ADA-accessible and has several interpretive signs about the natural and cultural history of the area. Continue reading

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5.00 out of 5

Hiking Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail

The Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail is an easy loop trail that follows the Great Northern Railway. The trail is entirely ADA-accessible and has several interpretive signs about the natural and cultural history of the area.

Toilet Information

  • Toilet at trailhead

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Wheelchair Accessibility

Brush may be encroaching on certain parts of the trail, limiting accessibility.

Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.7839, -121.0290 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

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Getting There

The Bygone Byways Trail is only accessible from westbound Highway 2.

From Leavenworth, take Highway 2 west for about 20 miles. On the right side of the highway, you will see a sign for the Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail near milepost 69. Pull off here.

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Trailhead

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District

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Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail

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