Two Rivers Levee Gravel

Join us for a ride from the East Puyallup Trailhead of the Foothills Trail on a 26.5 mile route at moderate pace (14-16)!

This ride will start and end on the paved Foothills Trail, but will explore the gravel levees of the Puyallup and Carbon Rivers.  Along the way we'll see some beautiful views of the river, some old bridge pilings, and maybe even a pumpkin or two!  Approximately 17 miles of this ride will be gravel.  The gravel on the levees can range from chunky, to loose, to hard packed, so be ready for variable conditions and slow going at times.  I'd recommend a gravel or mountain bike with tires at least 42mm wide.  I have done it on 38s, but that was a little bit too bone-rattling.  There will also be some gates to go around, which will require dismounting and pushing/lifting your bike.

Let's meet at the Trailhead and please be ready to ride at 10am. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  If you miss the briefing you will not be able to ride with the group.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and our goal will be to regroup frequently. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

Restrooms are available at the start. 

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

We hope you can join us!