Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
Thanks!
I've done everything but Stevens Canyon on Rainier. That needs to be on my list...
Have you done US 12? I've never been on that one, in a car or on a bike. I'm trying to do a hike (two-day) to Old Snowy this fall, not sure if it'll happen or not. But maybe I should do it on a long weekend and spend a day exploring the road by bike?
I haven't been to Mt St Helens, either. I have a climbing permit for October 5th to make a bid for the summit, which seems like a pretty exciting first trip tot he mountain. Perhaps going by bike first is a good idea, though. I miss scenic mountain riding.
Haven't ridden 12 in either direction although it would probably be nice. I've always wanted to do 410 from the east side. I knew a racer from Yakima back in the 80's who sold me my first adult bike. He used to organize a group every year ride that went from Yakima up either 12 or 410 and down the other via Cayuse Pass. Pretty epic but supposedly a very scenic ride.
The Yakima River road to Ellensburg is really pretty and is another popular training route out of Yakima.
Didn't know you needed a permit that late. Hope you get good weather, nice views from up there. Be careful not to get too close to the top/edge, it's often a cornice with a lot of air under it an you don't see it when you approach.