Free Group Ride

South Prairie To Mud Mountain

Ride Details
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Date & Time*
*Ride end time is the leader's best estimate for completion. Actual end time may vary. Please plan accordingly.
Location(s)

Ride Contact

Gregory Skyles
gregskyles@gmail.com
253 335-9569

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We will meet at the South Prairie trail head parking lot (Near Jump Start Espresso, off Highway 162) at 11:15 am for a safety/ride briefing.  We will depart at 11:30 am sharp.  Please arrive on time for the safety briefing with a mechanically sound bike, tires inflated and ready to roll. 

Weather is predicted to be cool so dress accordingly and have fenders on your bike. 

We will ride from South Prairie to Buckley via 162, 165 and then 410 to Mud Mountain Rd to the top.  Then 410 to Enumclaw, Roosevelt to Osceola and scenic Buckley via Collins Rd with a Davis St. Climb.  Then Back to S. Prairie.  Moving time is approximately 2:00 (budget 2.5 hours total). The ride effort level will be 18-20 mph on flats and we will re-group at the end of climbs as described during the pre-ride briefing. A link to the RWGPS route can be found below. 

What to Know Before You Go

  • Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
  • Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
  • Helmets required.
Distance
34 mi.
Elevation Gain
1,660 ft.
Pace
Vigorous: [18-20mph]

What Pace Means

Pace classification indicates the intended range of speeds on level ground without breaks. This means downhill sections of the ride may be faster, and uphill sections slower.

Note: For rides with a “hilly” terrain classification, consider choosing a pace one step down from your usual comfort level.
Terrain
Hilly

What Terrain Means

Terrain indicates the most common or average terrain type of the ride and should be considered relative to the length and overall difficulty of the ride. For example, a long-distance ride with a lot of elevation gain will be overall less challenging than a short ride with equal elevation gain. Consider the pace and frequency of regroup as well to understand how advanced a ride may be.

  • Mostly flat: Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle uphill
  • Rolling: Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous
  • Some hills: A few short, steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs
  • Hilly: Consistent or continuous climbing
  • Off-road: Significant unpaved sections
Interests
Fitness / Health
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Stay Together
Location

South Prairie Trail Head (Near Jump Start Espresso)
125 WA- 162 E
Buckley, WA 98321
United States

Regions
Pierce County
Ride Leader(s)
Greg Skyles
Links
S. Prairie to Mud MTN
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