Hi.

We're in the area, visiting from So Cal. I know RAMROD is sold out - but I'm interested in just riding some or all of the course. Anyone know the route???

thanks!

This year’s course will begin as usual from the high school in Enumclaw (elevation 720 ft). You will begin with an enjoyable and relatively easy 40 mile climb up Hwy 410 towards Cayuse Pass. Just a few miles short of the summit, the route turns toward Mt. Rainier and to the biggest climb of the day, up to your first checkpoint at the Sunrise Visitor Center. Located on the northeast flank of Mt. Rainier (elevation 6,400 ft.), the views will take your breath away, as will the descent back down to the valley below. With no rest for the weary, you return to Hwy 410 and continue down to the Crystal Mountain Blvd turnoff. The course will then take you up to the second checkpoint at Crystal Mountain Ski area at 4,400 ft. Continuing back down to Hwy 410 we head back towards Enumclaw – but wait – one more climb awaits the RAMROD rider. Just short of Greenwater we will turn on Forest Road 70 up towards Naches Pass. This last 10 mile climb with several ups and downs will add another 1,000’ of climbing to your ride. From there it is basically all downhill back to Enumclaw with the fast descent down Mud Mountain Dam Road and to the final checkpoint at the finish.