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Chinook Pass (elevation 5,432 ft) is a pass through the Cascade Range in the U.S. state of Washington. The pass provides the east entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The pass carries Washington State Highway 410 between Puyallup and Naches. Because of the high elevation, Chinook Pass is usually closed in November due to very heavy snow and significant avalanche danger.
State route 410 through Chinook Pass has been designated by the federal government as Chinook Scenic Byway as part of the All-American Road program. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful routes in the United States. Because the summit is above the tree line, there are many places to park along the road to view the scenery.
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