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# 7 Scenic Drives in Washington
- URL: https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/7-scenic-drives-in-washington/
- Published: 2026-04-29T18:44:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-29T18:44:25.000Z
- Description: Seven scenic Washington drives worth building future trips around.
- Author: Cj Willette
- Tags: Want-To-Go, Destination, Washington, Road Trips

**📍 Location:** Washington  
**📂 Type:** Scenic Drives / Road Trips

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**Why it’s on our list:**  
A running list of scenic Washington drives worth exploring for future day trips, long weekends, and road trip inspiration.

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## 🚗 Scenic Drives to Explore

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### 1\. Hood Canal Loop

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hood+Canal+Loop+Washington

**Highlights:**

- Waterfront views
- Small towns
- Forest + mountain scenery

Best for:

- Relaxed full-day drive
- Food stops + scenic pull-offs

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### 2\. Spokane River Loop

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spokane+River+Loop+Washington

**Highlights:**

- River views
- Inland landscapes
- Eastern Washington scenery

Best for:

- Exploring eastern Washington
- Scenic river driving

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### 3\. Olympic Peninsula Loop

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Olympic+Peninsula+Loop+Washington

**Highlights:**

- Coastline
- Rainforests
- Beaches + lakes

Best for:

- 2–3 day trips
- [Olympic National Park exploration](https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/exploring-olympic-national-park-washington/)

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### 4\. North Cascades Highway

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North+Cascades+Highway

**Highlights:**

- Mountain passes
- Diablo Lake
- Alpine scenery

Best for:

- Summer/fall drives
- Big mountain views

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### 5\. Sherman Pass Scenic Byway

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sherman+Pass+Scenic+Byway

**Highlights:**

- High elevation mountain pass
- Northeastern Washington
- Less traveled route

Best for:

- More remote scenic driving

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### 6\. Palouse Country

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Palouse+Scenic+Byway+Washington

**Highlights:**

- Rolling farmland
- Rural towns
- Unique eastern WA landscape

Best for:

- Spring/summer drives
- Photography

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### 7\. Horseshoe Highway – Orcas Island

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Horseshoe+Highway+Orcas+Island

**Highlights:**

- Island scenery
- Shoreline views
- Rural roads

Best for:

- [Orcas Island trip add-on](https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/orcas-island-trip-washington/)
- Slower scenic driving

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## 💡 Notes

- Some are better seasonally (summer/fall)
- Great for building future trips around routes instead of single stops
- Good opportunities to pair with food, lodging, or hikes

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## 👥 Who This Is For

- Road trip lovers
- Scenic day trips
- Couples
- Flexible explorers

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**🏁 Status: WANT-TO-GO 🟡**

> “A running list of scenic Washington drives worth planning future trips around.”