Just curious if anyone has driven a big rig over White Pass in WA? Yakima to Centralia?
Thanks
Dave
Barbaraok said
04:07 PM Sep 13, 2015
Yes. Not a problem. It is a major east-west road. As with all passes take your time.
Barb
bjoyce said
06:14 PM Sep 13, 2015
We have traveled it many times, most recently in June with our 40' motorhome and tow car. The only pass to avoid with a big rig is Chinook Pass through Mount Rainier National Park. North Cascades, Stevens, Snoqualmie and White Passes are all reasonable for big rigs.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 13th of September 2015 06:15:28 PM
MarkS said
09:26 PM Sep 13, 2015
I can vouch for Snoqualmie even when it is snowing on qualmie... Hmmm. I was about 79500 pounds so I had plenty of traction.
Barbaraok said
09:51 PM Sep 13, 2015
Actually, Yakima to Centralia is a breeze, you have a very easy climb and once over the pass, the descent isn't bad at all. A couple of tight turns, but again, just take your time and enjoy the beauty of the Cascade Mountains.
NWescapee said
09:43 AM Sep 14, 2015
Agreed that White Pass is not an issue, just check the weather forecast / road conditions if you're heading over it soon. Seems like the Pacific NW is heading for an early winter this year. I don't recall the exact dates, you can find them on the WSDOT site, but for about 5 months of the year chains are required to be carried for all vehicles crossing the passes, even if it's a day when the roads are clear. I think it starts in October, but I'm not sure of the exact date.
Just curious if anyone has driven a big rig over White Pass in WA? Yakima to Centralia?
Thanks
Dave
Barb
We have traveled it many times, most recently in June with our 40' motorhome and tow car. The only pass to avoid with a big rig is Chinook Pass through Mount Rainier National Park. North Cascades, Stevens, Snoqualmie and White Passes are all reasonable for big rigs.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 13th of September 2015 06:15:28 PM
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