Orcas Island Mt. Constitution Ride
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Orcas Island Mt. Constitution Ride
I rode Mt. Constitution on Orcas Island (northwest of Seattle) on Saturday. This is a classic Pacific Northwest ride with a little of everything: challenging climbs, fun descents, great views and fun trails. Route here:
https://app.strava.com/activities/49819815
Here are a few photos:
Which way to go?
Big tree blocking the trail. I carry a handsaw when I ride, but there was no reason to break it out for this bad boy:
Nice little lake!
View from the top is stunning!
Riding friends on a tree:
I wish this singletrack would go on forever...
https://app.strava.com/activities/49819815
Here are a few photos:
Which way to go?
Big tree blocking the trail. I carry a handsaw when I ride, but there was no reason to break it out for this bad boy:
Nice little lake!
View from the top is stunning!
Riding friends on a tree:
I wish this singletrack would go on forever...
Last edited by woodway; 04-22-13 at 07:03 AM.
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I'm so jealous! We visited the San Juans sans bikes 2 years ago. I did bring fishing gear though :-) I so wanted to ride there. I was told by Wildlife Cycles Bike Shop (the sign in the pic says so too) that mtbs on trails are only non-summer months. The road riding looks killer too--generally slow and light traffic. We saw a van-supported tour group on San Juan and Orcas doing road riding. Thanks for sharing!
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Nice report. Last photo is my idea of single track.
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Unfortunately, Mountain Biking is only allowed September 15 to May 15, but the roads are open to bikes year-round. A particular nice day is to park at Anacortes and ride your bike onto the ferry. Roll off the other side and ride to the top of Mt. Constitution. Except for the line of cars that come by when the ferry arrives, the roads are not that busy. The descent down Mt. Constitution on a road bike is also plenty fun.
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