TREATS: Lake Wilderness - Nolte State Park Loop

Come along for a 43-mile loop ride from Lake Wilderness to Nolte State Park. At the start there is a section of packed gravel on the Cedar River Trail for less than a mile.  There is no place to purchase food on this route so bring pocket snacks and lunch to eat in the State Park (mile 20.3).  After lunch, we head out of the forest onto the Enumclaw plateau then descend to the Green River for a rest stop at Whitney Bridge Park (mile 31.9).  Then there is a 10% climb up 218th for about a mile to Black Diamond.  We should be back to Lake Wilderness about 3:00 pm.

Start: Let's meet in the Lake Wilderness Lodge parking lot at 10:00 am for the pre-ride safety briefing and route review.  We will depart after the briefing.  IMPORTANT TO NOTE:  If you are not present and ready at 10:00  when we start the safety briefing, you will not be allowed to participate. 

Restrooms:  There are restrooms at the start; Nolte State Park (mile 20.3); Whitney Bridge Park (mile 31.9).

Regroup: We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, regrouping at the tops and bottoms.

What to Bring: 1) Spare tube and tools to fix a flat;  2) Sack lunch;  3) Water  4) Personal ID;  5) Cell phone in case you cannot finish.

Cue Sheet: If you would like a Route Map and Cue Sheet, print one from the RWGPS Route link below.

Cancelation: If weather conditions meet the weather cancelation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions, 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 will not be at the start.

Hope you can join us!