Sumner, Spanaway Lake & Swan Creek Tour

Maybe you missed this ride the first time around because you were riding RSVP? Join us for a tour of some of the interesting parks & roads of Pierce County.  We'll ride across the summit area by some backcountry farms to Spanaway Lake Park (mile 20), then head out past PLU across Tacoma for a quick view of Holy Rosary Church (mile 29), then over to Swan Creek Park (mile 33), and then return via some more backcountry farm roads and a fun downhill (mile 40) back to the start. There is no planned coffee/lunch stop, but we will stop about 10-15 minutes at each park, so bring some food.  Water is available at Spanaway Lake Park.

Please register for the ride using the red "Register Now" button at the top of this page.  Registration is not mandatory but it allows us to print the rider list beforehand and helps us save time at the ride start.  On-line registration closes the night before, and if you decide to ride after that we will have a waiver sheet for you to sign manually.   

If you are a new rider, we are very happy to have you with us.  Please read the newcomer link at the top of the page, and keep in mind that a helmet is required on all Cascade rides.  Also, riders should be able to sustain the pace, carry nutrition/water, and have the know-how and equipment to fix a flat tire.  Everyone should carry a phone to call for assistance if needed. We will regroup after climbs and at major intersections. 

Arrive at least 20 minutes early so that you can get yourself ready, sign the waiver, and listen to the S.M.A.R.T. briefing. This allows us to have an on-time departure.

Be considerate and have full fenders if roads are wet or a prediction of rain is in the forecast.

A route map and cue sheet are at the Ride With GPS link, below.  If you want a cue sheet please print and bring it.  The ride leader will not have extra copies.

Cancellation Policy: If needed, a weather cancellation will be posted two hours prior in the Comments section, below, and the ride leader will not be at the start. Heavy showers, high winds, or unhealthy air quality will cancel.  Please check here before leaving for the ride.