Renton - Lake Francis - Ravensdale - Maple Valley - Renton

We will enjoy beautiful river vistas as we ride up the Cedar River Trail to Maxwell Rd then meander through the forest on tranquil country roads.  After a brief stop at Lake Francis Park there will be an exhilarating descent to the Cedar River and a climb up to Ravensdale.  Lunch stop at Starbucks or Subway in Maple Valley.  After lunch we ride down Witte Rd back to the Cedar River Trail.  On the way back there is a little trek across some grass and a gravel path to put us up on the Maple Valley Highway for a very brief time before turning right onto Jones Road.  We'll regroup before and at the end of Jones Road.  There are hills on this ride but we will climb at our own pace, regrouping at the top.

Restrooms are at the start at the Renton Community Center, Lake Francis Park, Ravensdale Park and the Lunch stop in Maple Valley.

Ride With GPS route link is below.  If you want a cue sheet, please print one.  

Arrive at the start by 9:40 am to hear the Route update and SMART talk.  We plan to depart at 10 am sharp.

RSVP by clicking on the red "Register Now" button under the ride title above, then checking the box for "Waiver Signature" and filling in the contact information. This will save time at the start.  On-line RSVP requires a Cascade Bicycle Club account, which is easy to set up, but if you don't want one, come anyway and sign the hard-copy attendance/hold harmless sheet at the start. 

If weather conditions meet the "Showers cancel" criterion, a ride-cancelled note will be posted note in the Comments below, at least 2 hours prior and Ride Leader will not be at the start.  If the weather looks questionable, please check here before leaving for the ride.