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Post Info TOPIC: Over White Pass in Washington State


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Over White Pass in Washington State


Just curious if anyone has driven a big rig over White Pass in WA?  Yakima to Centralia?

 

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Yes. Not a problem. It is a major east-west road. As with all passes take your time.

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We have traveled it many times, most recently in June with our 40' motorhome and tow car. The only pass to avoid with a big rig is Chinook Pass through Mount Rainier National Park. North Cascades, Stevens, Snoqualmie and White Passes are all reasonable for big rigs.



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I can vouch for Snoqualmie even when it is snowing on qualmie... Hmmm. I was about 79500 pounds so I had plenty of traction.

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Actually, Yakima to Centralia is a breeze, you have a very easy climb and once over the pass, the descent isn't bad at all. A couple of tight turns, but again, just take your time and enjoy the beauty of the Cascade Mountains.

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Agreed that White Pass is not an issue, just check the weather forecast / road conditions if you're heading over it soon. Seems like the Pacific NW is heading for an early winter this year. I don't recall the exact dates, you can find them on the WSDOT site, but for about 5 months of the year chains are required to be carried for all vehicles crossing the passes, even if it's a day when the roads are clear. I think it starts in October, but I'm not sure of the exact date.

www.wsdot.com/traffic/passes/white/default.aspx


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