Warchild
Benevolent Dictator
Posted by Sharp (WFO-4 Rallymaster) on 29 July 05. - Warchild
I have been having a miserable time trying to get these done. I am just lousy at it. If Warchild can get them transfered to the site OK but I thought I'd put them up here in case he can't. (editor's note: since we have less than a week left, I'll just reference them here).
There really are way too many places to go and see around here with way too much riding to do in just two days. We bitch a lot but living here it's just that we've seen it all many times. In getting these ready I realized how much fun all these runs have been in the past. They should be really great for those who have never been here before.
For those hanging around, and wishing longer and or more shorter runs, any of the locals can help you out for a grand tour. But be warned, you may not finish in the month.
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Mt Baker Run
Start address: 5984 Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232
Run: Mt Baker to Artist Point
Distance: 65 miles one way
Points of interest: Primarily the Mountain.
A challenge to anyone who likes it twisty. The ride to have fun and see the beauty.
Can be started two ways.
1. Head East from the casino, down the hill. – go 0.6 mi
2. Cross Old WA-99 to the Prairie Rd. go- 1.9 mi
3. Turn right at F and S Grade Rd. go-5.6 mi
4. Turn left at N Borseth (Hwy 9/ Hwy 20) go – 1.1mi
5. Turn left on Hwy 9 go – approx. 19.5 mi
6. Turn right to Mt Baker Hwy go – 40+ mi to the top.
A. Or take I-5 North to Exit # 000 Alger
B. Exit right to Alger and cross Old WA-99 to Alger Cain Lake Rd. go- 6 mi
C. Turn right on S. Bay Dr. go- 6.2 mi
D. Turn left on Hwy 9 go – 9 mi
E. Turn right on Mt Baker Hwy and go –40+ to the top.
This run is pretty straight forward once you get on the Mt Baker Hwy there really isn’t anywhere else to go except to the top. The road can be a challenge if nothing more than the scenery is so fantastic you’ll need to slow down to stay on the road. There may still be snow on the trails around the parking lot. Lots off fun and great scenery. You won’t get this view anywhere else in the country.
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Chuckanut Dr.
Start address: 5984 Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232
Run : Chuckanut Dr.
Distance: 15 miles
Points of interest: Chuckanut Dr. is nationally recognized as a scenic dr. has been shot in
many automobile commercials. Some great twisty bits. Best ridden from
South to North. But once you get to Bellingham, you might as well turn
around and try it North to South.
1. From the Casino turn right at Bow Hill Rd. go – 3.7 mi
2. Turn right on Chuckanut Dr. and go- 11 mi.
3. Turn a round or make a right at the second light and hit I-5 back to the Casino.
The first part of Chuckanut dr. is long and straight and where I first broke in my “03”. Its also where I had a 1 hour talk with a local Sheriff about something or another. No ticket. When I asked would he have given chase if I had not stopped, he said “hell, no. I just wanted to see if you would stop. “ Pretty hard to catch anyone on this road but can be dangerous if not careful.
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Winthrop and Cascade loop.
Start address: 5984 Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232
Run : Winthrop and Cascade loop.
Distance: 400 miles
Points of interest: North cascade Hwy
Winthrop, Wa
Chelan, Wa
Leavenworth, WA
Hwy 2 through Stevens Pass
1. Enter I-5 heading S – 3.5mi
2. Exit cook Rd #232, head East to Sedro – Woolley – go 8.3 mi
3. Turn left on N Cascade Hwy heading East – go 122 mi to Winthrop. 2h 45 min on the slow side. Can be done faster but be careful.
a. at 31 mi entering Concrete, WA caution—can be a speed trap.
b. At 41mi join the self kicking club at the “Rockport” (530) cutoff. Look for the mini-mart /gas station
c. Nice riverside rest stops along the way for a few miles.
d. Marblemount is last major stop with services before crossing the mountains. No gas for 69 mi. Good Food drive-in. Don’t cross the bridge as you continue east, stay on hwy 20.
e. Watch speed at Newhalem (63 mi) again, speed traps.
f. Washington Pass Overlook – a must stop at 106 mi. bathrooms, 5477 ft elevation. Bring something to feed the birds. They are wild and unafraid of people. Just stand in the parking lot and hold the food at arms length and wait. They will land right on your hand.
Self kicking club
Washington Pass Overlook with the Pass below
Enjoy Winthrop. An old west tourist town. IF just making the Winthrop round trip its only 270 mi. BE careful on highway 20 as the deer can show up anywhere. If your not in a hurry, make sure to pull off at the “Washington Pass Overlook”. If you’ve made the crazy long switchback, you’ve missed it.
I have been having a miserable time trying to get these done. I am just lousy at it. If Warchild can get them transfered to the site OK but I thought I'd put them up here in case he can't. (editor's note: since we have less than a week left, I'll just reference them here).
There really are way too many places to go and see around here with way too much riding to do in just two days. We bitch a lot but living here it's just that we've seen it all many times. In getting these ready I realized how much fun all these runs have been in the past. They should be really great for those who have never been here before.
For those hanging around, and wishing longer and or more shorter runs, any of the locals can help you out for a grand tour. But be warned, you may not finish in the month.
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Mt Baker Run
Start address: 5984 Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232
Run: Mt Baker to Artist Point
Distance: 65 miles one way
Points of interest: Primarily the Mountain.
A challenge to anyone who likes it twisty. The ride to have fun and see the beauty.
Can be started two ways.
1. Head East from the casino, down the hill. – go 0.6 mi
2. Cross Old WA-99 to the Prairie Rd. go- 1.9 mi
3. Turn right at F and S Grade Rd. go-5.6 mi
4. Turn left at N Borseth (Hwy 9/ Hwy 20) go – 1.1mi
5. Turn left on Hwy 9 go – approx. 19.5 mi
6. Turn right to Mt Baker Hwy go – 40+ mi to the top.
A. Or take I-5 North to Exit # 000 Alger
B. Exit right to Alger and cross Old WA-99 to Alger Cain Lake Rd. go- 6 mi
C. Turn right on S. Bay Dr. go- 6.2 mi
D. Turn left on Hwy 9 go – 9 mi
E. Turn right on Mt Baker Hwy and go –40+ to the top.
This run is pretty straight forward once you get on the Mt Baker Hwy there really isn’t anywhere else to go except to the top. The road can be a challenge if nothing more than the scenery is so fantastic you’ll need to slow down to stay on the road. There may still be snow on the trails around the parking lot. Lots off fun and great scenery. You won’t get this view anywhere else in the country.
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Chuckanut Dr.
Start address: 5984 Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232
Run : Chuckanut Dr.
Distance: 15 miles
Points of interest: Chuckanut Dr. is nationally recognized as a scenic dr. has been shot in
many automobile commercials. Some great twisty bits. Best ridden from
South to North. But once you get to Bellingham, you might as well turn
around and try it North to South.
1. From the Casino turn right at Bow Hill Rd. go – 3.7 mi
2. Turn right on Chuckanut Dr. and go- 11 mi.
3. Turn a round or make a right at the second light and hit I-5 back to the Casino.
The first part of Chuckanut dr. is long and straight and where I first broke in my “03”. Its also where I had a 1 hour talk with a local Sheriff about something or another. No ticket. When I asked would he have given chase if I had not stopped, he said “hell, no. I just wanted to see if you would stop. “ Pretty hard to catch anyone on this road but can be dangerous if not careful.
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Winthrop and Cascade loop.
Start address: 5984 Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232
Run : Winthrop and Cascade loop.
Distance: 400 miles
Points of interest: North cascade Hwy
Winthrop, Wa
Chelan, Wa
Leavenworth, WA
Hwy 2 through Stevens Pass
1. Enter I-5 heading S – 3.5mi
2. Exit cook Rd #232, head East to Sedro – Woolley – go 8.3 mi
3. Turn left on N Cascade Hwy heading East – go 122 mi to Winthrop. 2h 45 min on the slow side. Can be done faster but be careful.
a. at 31 mi entering Concrete, WA caution—can be a speed trap.
b. At 41mi join the self kicking club at the “Rockport” (530) cutoff. Look for the mini-mart /gas station
c. Nice riverside rest stops along the way for a few miles.
d. Marblemount is last major stop with services before crossing the mountains. No gas for 69 mi. Good Food drive-in. Don’t cross the bridge as you continue east, stay on hwy 20.
e. Watch speed at Newhalem (63 mi) again, speed traps.
f. Washington Pass Overlook – a must stop at 106 mi. bathrooms, 5477 ft elevation. Bring something to feed the birds. They are wild and unafraid of people. Just stand in the parking lot and hold the food at arms length and wait. They will land right on your hand.
Self kicking club
Washington Pass Overlook with the Pass below
Enjoy Winthrop. An old west tourist town. IF just making the Winthrop round trip its only 270 mi. BE careful on highway 20 as the deer can show up anywhere. If your not in a hurry, make sure to pull off at the “Washington Pass Overlook”. If you’ve made the crazy long switchback, you’ve missed it.
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