Chinook Pass Entrance Arch - Mt. Rainier National Park, WA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This arch/bridge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. It marks the border of the National Park and Wenatchee National Forest,and also serves as a pedestrian bridge over the highway.

The famous Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650 mile trail running from Canada to Mexico, crosses over the pass at this point and uses the bridge atop the National Park entrance arch to do so. The bridge is adjacent to a parking area and entry point to the trail.

The pass is closed during the winter months. It is typically closed from late November through March or April.

Street address: Chinook Pass, Mt. Rainier National Park Mt. Rainier National Park, WA USA County / Borough / Parish: Pierce Year listed: 1991 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture Current function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture Season start / Season finish: From: 04/01/2007 To: 11/30/2007 Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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