Snoqualmie Valley Gravel Ride (Moderate)

Pleae join me to ride rhe Snoqualmie Valley Trail from Duvall to the Falls. Let's meet at Depot Park in Duvall.  Be there, ready to go at the time listed above. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

We will ride the Snoqualmie Valley Trail out and back along a railroad grade, where we can admire the views the valley below while crossing the old trestles. We might even spot an emu if we are lucky! At the Tokul tunnel, we'll carry our bikes up a short trail, and ride down to Snoqualmie Falls. On the way back, we will stop for coffee and snacks at Sandy's Espresso in Carnation. 

The trail is a gentle railroad grade, uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. We will ride the gravel trail with an equivalent effort to a "moderate" pace over pavement at 15 mph. We will climb and descend the hill to the Falls at our own pace, and we will regroup frequently. We'll also limit our speed on the trail to 15 MPH.

• You must be able to carry your bike up a small hill. This trail is equivalent to climbing about two flights of stairs.
• The trail is hard-packed gravel. Most road bikes can handle it, but you will be more comfortable with 32 mm or wider tires.

Port-a-pots are available at the start. There is no running water at the start, so fill your water bottles ahead of time. We will stop for restrooms, water at Snoqualmie Falls (Mile 19). We will stop for coffee and snacks in Carnation at mile 30.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. 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 in the Weather Status or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

We hope you can join us!