No matter the season, Chinook Pass offers an abundance of outdoor activities for the whole family.  Directly around Whistlin’ Jack’s, you can spend the day taking in the beautiful sites & wildlife or adventuring in a variety of ways.  The Wenatchee National Forest is a recreation paradise for virtually any form of outdoor pursuit, enhanced by pristine beauty of alpine meadows, sparkling mountain lakes, & jagged peaks that touch the sky.  In addition, Whistlin’ Jack’s is located just 27 miles from the Mt Rainier National Park to the west & just 35 miles from the Yakima Valley which holds a thriving wine & beer industry.

Bumping Lake is just a 20 minute drive & offers beautiful scenery & clean, clear waters that you can take your boat, canoe, or kayak.

 Indian Flats – 5.8 miles

Bear Gap – 20.8 miles

Edgar Rock - 2 miles

Little Bald Mountain Fire Lookout

Fife’s Ridge – 13.1 miles

Union Creek – 17.2 miles

Hell’s Crossing – 12.4 miles       Mesatchee Creek – 18.7 miles

There are a plethora of mountain roads located within just miles of Whistlin’ Jack’s that allow off road enthusiasts endless exploration. 

A short drive up Chinook Pass to the Union Falls Trailhead will lead you to a number of waterfalls. Although the falls have water year round, the best viewing is March through July. 

Just a few miles up the road from the Lodge is Chinook Pass Outfitters where they provide a mountain trail ride experience you won’t forget.

Elk, deer, bear, mountain goat & big horn sheep are the predominant wildlife around the lodge, but there’s also a chance to catch a glimpse of cougar, lynx, bobcat, coyote & fox.

 Huckleberries can be found around the Little Naches in late Summer/early Autumn.  If you wait much past Labor Day, the bears will have eaten them all!