WRUMPS: Lake Wilderness - Green River Gorge

Take Gaffney Rd to the end and park on the right side of the main lot at Lake Wilderness Lodge.  If the mountain is out we'll take a group picture overlooking Lake Wilderness from the deck behind the Lodge.  The start descends on curves to the Cedar River. Then rollers climb up through the forest to Lake Francis Park for the first restroom stop (mile 8). We'll ride through a natural area Open Space to the Cedar-Green River trail.  The trail has hard pack gravel (for 0.4 miles) to avoid Hwy 169.  Bring money for the lunch stop at S'wiched (mile 20) [check menu link below] or if you prefer, there is also a Starbucks. After lunch we head east to Ravensdale Park (mile 22) then south to Cumberland.  On the descent to the Gorge there is an optional water stop just before the bridge. Then a gradual 4 mile climb up to Black Diamond. The final restoom stop is at Lake Sawyer Regional Park trail head (mile 39) then rollers and a short 12% descent back to the start.

Start: Arrive at the start by 9:45 am to hear the Route update and SMART talk.  We plan to depart at 10:00 am sharp.

Cue Sheet: Ride With GPS route link is below.  If you would like a map and cue sheet, please print one.

Restrooms: At the start in the Lake Wilderness Lodge, Lake Francis Park (mile 8), S'wiched lunch stop (mile 20), Ravensdale Park (mile 22), Lake Sawyer Regional Park (mile 39).

RSVP:  Click on the red "Register Now" button under the title above, then check the box for "Waiver Signature" and fill in the contact information. This will improve legibility and expedite the sign-up 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 "Safety Affirmation and Liability Release" at the start. 

Cancellation: If weather conditions meet the "Showers cancel" criteria, a Ride Canceled note will be posted 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.