About Bygone Byways Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail. It is located on the N side of US-2, near milepost 69. No parking permit is required, and there is a vault toilet at the trailhead.
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Bygone Byways Trailhead
Skykomish, Washington · Chelan County · Facility
This trailhead provides access to the Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail. It is located on the N side of US-2, near milepost 69. No parking permit is required, and there is a vault toilet at the trailhead.
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47.78460, -121.02900
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Weather at Bygone Byways Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
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60°/43°
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↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 6:42 PM
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62°/46°
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65°/49°
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↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 6:34 PM
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How to Get There
From Leavenworth, WA, take US-2 West for about 20 miles. On the right side of the highway, you will see a sign for the Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail near milepost 69. This trailhead is only accessible from westbound US-2.
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Heading to Bygone Byways Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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