USA Guide
The Pacific Northwest
The Cascade Mountains
The Cascade Mountains offer mile upon mile of dense forested wilderness, traversed by a tangle of beautiful trails and vistas. The most popular access point is Mount Rainier, set in its own national park ninety miles southeast of Seattle, while the haunting scenery around volcanic Mount St Helens compels visitors internationally. Further north, Hwy-20, the high mountain road that crosses the Cascades, is by far the most spectacular route to eastern Washington, traversing the snow-capped wonder of North Cascades National Park.