Lake Wilderness - Cumberland - Plateau - 218

A scenic foliage tour starting from Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley.  We'll ride through Ravensdale, Cumberland, the Enumclaw Plateau, and back to Maple Valley.  Mostly rolling terrain with a few climbs.  

Cue Sheet: A RideWithGPS route map and cue sheet is at the link below.  If you would like a cue sheet, print one from the RWGPS site and bring it with you.  Bring tools and knowledge to repair flats, and a plan to get home if you have a serious mechanical failure.  If roads are wet come with fenders and a long mudflap in back. 

Directions to the start: From I-405 take Hwy 169 (Maple Valley Highway) 12 miles to Witte Road and turn right. In less than a mile at the rotary go east on 248^th St to Gaffney Rd and follow signs to Lake Wilderness Lodge. Note: Address of the Lodge is 22500 SE 248 St. but Google Maps direct you to the Lake Wilderness Arboretum when this address is entered.

Bathrooms: At the start, Ravensdale Park (Mile 6.5), Nolte State Park (Mile 16.5), and Flaming Geyser State Park if needed (Mile 28).  An added 3-mile out and back side trip to the Black Diamond Bakery for bathrooms and coffee/treats is possible.  We will not stay at the Bakery long enough for a sit-down lunch in the dining room, so bring enough food for the ride.  

RSVP: Click on the red [Register Now] button at the top of this page.  Then check the waiver release box, complete the contact information, and click on [Save Registration].  This will facilitate sign up at the start.  Note: 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.  

Cancellation Policy: The listed phone number will not be answered on the morning of the ride.  In event of showers, the Ride Leader will not be at the start.  If the weather meets the showers-cancel threshold, a cancellation notice will be posted in the Comments block at least 2 hours prior to the start.  Ice or snow also cancel.  Please check here before going to the start.