Insider Secrets & Tips
EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE AT THE SUMMIT OF WHITE PASSGoogle Street View
- If you arrive before check-in time, enjoy a cup of coffee or espresso at the Kracker Barrel, or take a short walk or drive to a nearby scenic vista.
- Be sure to bring a bathrobe or large towel, easy on/off pool shoes, your favorite foods for the grill, pre-ground coffee, and a cooler with ice if you plan to enjoy mixed drinks.
- Try a HelloFresh or other grocery delivery meal and enjoy cooking it as a fun evening activity in your condo’s kitchenette.
- Arriving after 8pm? Ask about after-hours check-in options.
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- Favorite Viewpoints: Palisades Overlook (west), Clear Creek Falls Overlook (east)
- Favorite scenic road trip: See the Fall Larch season in all its splendor!
The Village Inn is a prime location for stays outside of ski season, too! Explore the Southern Washington Cascades region, with three mountain peaks within a day’s drive: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams.
- A hike south to the west ridge of White Pass’s Paradise Basin offers a stunning vista where you can see Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and the neighboring ridges and peaks of the Goat Rocks.
For multi-day backpacking adventures, the Goat Rocks area provides numerous camping spots with clear-day views of Rainier, St. Helens, and Adams. - For an unforgettable day trip, drive to Paradise, Chinook Pass, or Sunrise at Mount Rainier to see glaciers in all their glory!
- Curious about volcanoes? The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center makes an incredible day trip! Explore history and science in a recently formed, accessible natural wonderland. The best time to visit is mid-summer.