Stoked Spoke Adventures Episode II - Swift Industries
Photo by: Lee
Stoked Spoke Adventure Series
Episode II
Wednesday, January 20th
6:30-9:30
Rhino Room, Capitol Hill, Seattle
SINLAHEKIN VALLEY-OKANOGAN LOOP
North-Central Washington’s Sinlahekin Valley lured us in for this 4.5 day journey through a mix of pavement, dirt, muddy logging roads and a little unintended-ish trespassing. Days were pleasant, nights were chilly and the route was a bit of an adventure of topo-map-driven exploration with a few route surprises. As accessible as the area is, it was surprisingly empty despite how gorgeous the area is and how fun it is to explore. Hopefully our experiences and route will encourage others to get out there too!
Start/End Okanogan, WA
Mileage 120 miles
Duration: 5 days
Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7315232
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OLYMPIC ADVENTURE ROUTE (OAR)
Make this worthy of posting on our blog please. Our route took us from Port Angeles west to the Elwha River where we linked up to the Olympic Adventure Route, 25 miles of woodsy single-track in the hills between Hwy 101 and Hwy 112. We then headed down to the tiny town of Joyce and out to the coastal woods and tide pools of Crescent Bay. We camped at Salt Creek Campground, and in the morning rode back to Port Townsend via Hwy 112 and the Olympic Discovery Trail.
Start/End: Port Angeles, WA
Mileage: 57 miles
Duration: 1-2 days
Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11810580
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DESERT DESSERT
A loop in Central Washington exploring the high highs, low lows, and lots in between – all with a backdrop of some of the most beautiful terrain in the state. As originally pitched by Ben: “At least 85% dirt, much of that is single or two track. Loads of desert canyons similar to Umptanum, More that a couple ghost towns, and two mountain tops.”
Start/end: Cle Elum
Mileage: 160
Duration: 3 days
Whiskey consumed: 3 bottles
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8035224
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ENTRY #1 GIFFORD PINCHOT
A 200 mile 3-5 day loop exploring the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in SW Washington. The loop is on mixed terrain and explores areas without much car traffic. It uses some beautiful campgrounds and includes long but not too challenging climbs. There are great views of the Cascades. It goes by the Ape Caves, Lake Takhlakh, and Trout Lake and crosses the PCT a few times. It includes my favorite descent in the world.
Existing blog entry: http://alexwetmore.org/archives/487.html
Start/End: Battle Ground, WA
Total miles: 220ish
Duration: 5 days
