North Cascades Highway (WA-20) - Rainy & Washington Passes
The 'American Alps' highway cutting through jagged glacier-hung peaks in North Cascades National Park. Features the emerald green waters of Diablo Lake, Rainy Pass, and the soaring granite spires of Liberty Bell Mountain.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is North Cascades Highway (WA-20) - Rainy & Washington Passes? ▼
North Cascades Highway (WA-20) - Rainy & Washington Passes spans 75 miles and packs approximately 280 curves (3.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 350 ft - 5,477 ft (Washington Pass) and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Marblemount, WA (Latitude 48.5282, Longitude -121.4462) and finishes at Winthrop (Methow Valley), WA (Latitude 48.4779, Longitude -120.1862).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.