Ride Reports
05 | 07 | '20
Went back to Chelan to see some new sights. I have done the climb up the North side several times and needed some new scenery. I have never been to the town of Chelan Falls so my plan today was to circumnavigate the Butte starting at the Chelan Reach...
Submitted by tomvale on 5/8/20
05 | 05 | '20
Some patches of snow up top on Raging Ridge, and several wet mud holes as well. Overall flowing well. Don't repeat my mistake and underestimate this route. I was wiped after No Service, and Return Policy was brutal. Extended climbs, not for the faint...
Submitted by Bryan on 5/6/20
05 | 01 | '20
Went early starting at exit 38 and down the Iron Horse to Olallie and then climbed as high as I could until snow stopped me. There is still a need for the bigger saws at 2600' and beyond. There are a lot of trees down and some eroded hills higher tha...
Submitted by tomvale on 5/2/20
04 | 23 | '20
Had an early morning at the Downhill and Boa. I parked outside the ski area and was told to ride counterclockwise around the base area fencing while they are contouring the ski hill base. The new uphill was in excellent shape as was the lower half of...
Submitted by tomvale on 4/23/20
04 | 18 | '20
After seeing the snowline at Olallie was 2600' I figure I could try to take the gravel bike over Barlow Pass on the Mountain Loop Highway. I parked at the Deer Creek gate and began the 7-8 mile ride to Barlow Pass. The snow line on the Mountain Loop...
Submitted by tomvale on 4/18/20
04 | 16 | '20
Another way to do a long gravel loop in the snoqualmie forest (see https://www.gaiagps.com/public/3q5LI0TqU9Sraz2KS17GAqEo). Large part is similar to the one Tom Vale posted recently (thank you Tom Vale for inspiration) but it starts in Carnation and...
Submitted by thijssen on 4/17/20
04 | 16 | '20
Parked at Exit 38 since Cedar Falls access is restricted and rode the 4 miles of Iron Horse trail down to Olallie and began the climb. The trail is clear up to the converted double track and then, a half mile later, as you descend to the next viewpoi...
Submitted by tomvale on 4/16/20
04 | 16 | '20
04 | 16 | '20
Parking were closed sometime this week. No access to the trails.
Submitted by elikultgen on 4/16/20
04 | 11 | '20
Did two laps on the east side of the Gulch. There are some nice improvements made on the northern switchbacks. Soils were in good condition. Parking lots are closed so enter from the Boulevard, east of the railroad overpass.
Submitted by tomvale on 4/11/20
04 | 10 | '20
Road up from Campground expecting more clear cut madness.The IOB was the same untill the top , the left side was Cut Nasty from the 5 way. We road south to see if any trails were still in tact, no dice Then We road back to the 5 way and headed to the...
Submitted by craimcki on 4/10/20
04 | 09 | '20
There is 6" of snow left at the top of Pathfinder, 2400'. The lower half of the mountain is clear of snow. Last week's snow put a vivid white glow on all the high peaks.
Submitted by tomvale on 4/10/20
04 | 04 | '20
Rattlesnake Road has no trail entry on this web site, but it connects to Raging River so I'll put this report here. The entrance from SE 104th Street & Rattlesnake Rd. SE is just off Hwy 18 near Hwy 90. It is posted no motorized vehicles and no shoot...
Submitted by mrc01 on 4/5/20
04 | 04 | '20
As of yesterday, Sat 4/5/2020, the Tiger Mountain trails are closed due to COVID-19 risks. Signs are posted and the trail entrances from Hwy 18 are marked off with yellow tape.
Submitted by mrc01 on 4/5/20
03 | 20 | '20
For you Puget Sound gravellers, here is a longer excursion you can do when you need to add "Social Distance", or you "Wanna Get Away". I started early at the Kelly Road Junction with the Tolt Pipeline and headed East on the Pipeline Road. After...
Submitted by tomvale on 3/21/20
03 | 18 | '20
Olallie rode pretty well today. Not a single puddle or muddy patch anywhere along the trail (Raging River was VERY sloppy on 3/17). The section above the first overlook was a bit gravely, and had several twigs on the trail, but dry and sn...
Submitted by CharlieZogs on 3/19/20
03 | 15 | '20
My neighbor had a gravel bike he bought 4 years ago and never used it! I was looking for one and took it off his hands. I drove to Whitehorse Park, where I parked the car, and began the ride past the Skills Park and then past the shuttle lot. I conti...
Submitted by tomvale on 3/15/20
03 | 10 | '20
Did a single loop on Lower Skyline. The lower shuttle access road was flooded by the first creek's culvert that was clogged, or overwhelmed, and water rushed down the road. The road is no longer passable by car, or relaxing bike climb, for 50 yards....
Submitted by tomvale on 3/11/20
03 | 02 | '20
Most trails are in good condition despite being wet. The trails are rooty but still very rideable. The wood features built ~10 years ago are disappearing back into the forest.
Across the road from the park entrance are segments of trails that were m...
Submitted by Blewett on 3/4/20
02 | 23 | '20
Went to the Butte to do a sunny winter run but since the road and upper mountain had snow, I just started climbing up the downhill. If conditions worsend, I could turn around and enjoy the downhill. The weather front held off, and blue sky came out,...
Submitted by tomvale on 2/25/20