If you feel at home behind the wheel, Washington is the perfect place for you. From the Hood Canal Loop to the backroads of the Palouse, our highways and byways offer incredible views that span miles.

But if you’re feeling daring and you’re not afraid of heights, check out Washington’s highest road, Hart’s Pass, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. But you may want to wait for a warm and sunny day, because this road can get pretty treacherous.

Hart's Pass was created in 1893, when the mining industry was booming.
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You'll find this long stretch of gravel road in the Methow Valley. It has an elevation of 6,100 feet.

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The surface of the road is gravel and sand, so passing oncoming cars can be extremely challenging.
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If you brave this pass, proceed with caution.
This is Washington's highest road, and the views are incredible, but it's also the most treacherous.
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There is little room for error on this drive, and sadly many accidents have been reported here.


Would you dare to drive down this extremely elevated single-lane gravel road? If not, perhaps one of Washington’s scenic byways would be a better choice for a Sunday drive.

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