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Washington United States #12
White Pass Scenic Byway - Lewis and Clark Trail
Washington Road Map Travel Guide
City of Walla Walla to Idaho / Washington border
This scenic highway has numerous campgrounds both state and private. There are many lodging opportunities along the way. From the junction of Interstate 5 to Naches is called the White Pass Scenic Byway. At Kennewick the highway joins the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail. The mountainous areas have many roadside turnouts with viewpoints where photographers will enjoy the vistas that await them.

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Road Summary

0.0 0.0 Junction of Highway # 11
City of Walla Walla. South to community of College Place. West to cities of Kennewick, Yakima. South to Fort Walla Walla
0.0 0.0 Highway # 12 is part of the Lewis and Clark Trail Byway
Portions of this highway are part of The Lewis and Clark Forgotten Trail
16.0 9.9 Community of Dixie

33.6 20.9 Junction of highway # 124
Community of Waitsburg. West to communities of Prescott, Eurica
35.1 21.8 Point of Interest
Columbia County, west boundary
37.4 23.2 Community of Huntsville

38.9 24.2 Access to Lewis and Clark Trail State Park
North of highway. Lewis and Clark Trail State Park is a 37-acre camping park with 1,333 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Touchet River. The park is a rare treasure of old-growth forest and river in the midst of the surrounding arid grassland. The park has 24 standard sites, which will fit RVs, available April 1 to Sept. 15. From Sept. 16 until March 30, the standard campsites are closed, but 17 primitive campsites are open in the day-use area. Maximum site length is 28 feet Camping is available year-round and is first-come, first-served. Self-registration is in effect, so please have the correct amount of money ready. The park provides three restrooms, two showers and one dump station
48.0 29.8 Community of Dayton
Access to ski area, south of highway
55.8 34.7 View from highway
Driving east
62.6 38.9 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway
66.7 41.4 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, gravel turnout
68.1 42.3 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, gravel turnout
69.4 43.1 Point of Interest
Crossing the Tucannon River
70.6 43.9 Roadside highway turnout
Large paved turnout
72.1 44.8 Junction of highway # 261
North to community of Starbuck. North to Lyons Ferry State Park. NOTE: Crow Butte's landowner, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, now has a private operator managing the park. The park is open to the public between May 15 and Sept. 2. For more information, contact Northwest Land Management at (509) 758-8613. As of Nov. 1, 2002, Lyons Ferry is no longer under management of Washington State Parks Nov. 1, 2002.
72.1 44.8 Junction of highway # 261
North to Palouse Falls State Park. Palouse Falls State Park is a 105-acre camping park with a unique geology and history. The park offers a dramatic view of one of the state's most beautiful waterfalls. Palouse Falls drops from a height of 200 feet. The park has 10 tent spaces (one ADA), one dump station and two restrooms (both ADA). One tent site is ADA-compliant. Sites have no hook-ups. Maximum site length is 40 feet (may have limited availability). Braziers are available.
78.0 48.5 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway
81.8 50.8 View from highway
Driving east
86.0 53.4 Point of Interest
Crossing Pataha Creek
86.1 53.5 Junction of highway # 127
Community of Dodge. North to community of Dusty. North to Central Ferry State Park. NOTE: Central Ferry's landowner, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, now has a private operator managing the park. The park is open to the public between May 15 and Sept. 2
95.1 59.1 Roadside highway turnout
Both sides of highway, paved turnouts
97.6 60.6 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, small turnout
101.7 63.2 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, large gravel turnout
104.2 64.7 Access to R V Park
South side of highway
105.5 65.6 Community of Pomeroy

106.6 66.2 Services at highway
Business area of Pomeroy
106.9 66.4 Access to Hospital - Police Station
North side of highway
110.4 68.6 Access to R V Park
South side of highway
111.4 69.2 Community of Pataha City

116.7 72.5 Roadside highway turnout with heritage marker
South side of highway, paved turnout
118.5 73.6 View from highway
Driving east
118.6 73.7 Truck Chain up Areas
Both sides of highway
123.0 76.4 Alpowa Summit Roadside highway turnout rest area
Both sides of highway, toilets picnic tables. Elevation 2785 ft.
124.0 77.1 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, large gravel turnout
124.8 77.6 Roadside highway turnout
Small turnout
127.3 79.1 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, small gravel turnout
127.6 79.3 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, small gravel turnout
128.6 79.9 Roadside highway turnout
North side of highway, large gravel turnout
131.1 81.5 View from highway
Driving east
131.8 81.9 Point of Interest
Crossing Stember Creek
133.0 82.6 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, large gravel turnout
137.1 85.2 Point of Interest
Asotin County, west boundary
137.2 85.3 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, paved and gravel turnout
141.6 88.0 View from highway
Driving east
142.0 88.2 Point of Interest
Crossing Alpowa Creek
142.1 88.3 Roadside highway turnout with heritage marker
South side of highway
142.7 88.7 Point of Interest - photo view from highway
Lower Granite Lake
143.4 89.1 Access to Chief Timothy State Park
North of highway. Located on an island in the Snake River, eight miles west of Clarkston, Wash. NOTE: Chief Timothy's landowner, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, now has a private operator managing the park. The park is open to the public between May 15 and Sept. 2.
146.5 91.0 Roadside highway turnout
North side of highway
150.0 93.2 Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, large paved turnout
153.5 95.4 Community of Clarkston
Welcome to the Gateway to Hells Canyon. Located at the panoramic confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, surrounded by gentle rolling hills, the Lewis-Clark Valley offers a huge variety of recreational activities all year
154.6 96.1 Junction of highway # 128 east
Access to Clarkston city centre
154.8 96.2 Access to R V Park

155.3 96.5 Access to R V Park

156.4 97.2 Junction of highway # 129
South to communities of Asotin 6 miles, Anatone 24 miles. South to Fields Spring State Park 30 miles. Fields Spring State Park is a 792-acre forested camping park remotely located in the Blue Mountains of Southeastern Washington. A portion of the park sits at a height of 4,500 feet on top of Puffer Butte, offering a spectacular view of three states and the Grand Ronde River. The park has 20 tent spaces, all of which are suitable for tents or RVs. The park also provides one dump station, two restrooms (one ADA) and two showers. One kitchen shelter, with electricity, and a wood stove
158.0 98.2 Washington / Idaho State Border
Start / Finish of highway # 12 Travel Guide. East to city Lewiston Idaho. West to city Walla Walla

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Washington Road Map Travel Guide: United States #12 White Pass Scenic Byway - Lewis and Clark Trail

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