Snohomish to Snoqualime/Stampede Pass - Avid 3 day tour

Snohomish - Stampede Pass Tour 2025 - Avid 3 day version

Join myself and Rick Proctor on a 3-day / 2-night unsupported bike tour from Snohomish (Clearview) to explore Stampede Pass with two nights at Snoqualmie Pass at the Summit Inn. This Avid version (yes you can have an extra cookie after this) is an abbreviated version of Rick's 5 day ride - we will all ride as a group on day 2 and first half of 3.  No camping gear required, but you will need to carry your gear and clothing on your bike.  Meals will be at locally available food establishments.  Picnic lunches for days 1, 2, and establishment lunch in route on last day.   

Ride leader: Lou Rivetti - 425-446-9019.  lourivetti@yahoo.com

Equipment:  

• Gravel capable bikes are a must.  The gravel surfaces expected are mostly hard-packed gravel with some loose gravel places possible.
• Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route. 
• You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat tire repairs, and maintenance.
• Daytime only riding expected.  White front and red taillights are recommended to improve our visibility to motor vehicle drivers.  
• A really good white front light is required in tunnels to help you see your way around potholes, debris, and sleeping bears.
• An adventurous attitude and ability to keep the other riders including the ride leader from being grumpy - we all have our good and bad days.  

If you are new to bike touring, or you are an experienced bike tourist with new equipment, or this tour just looks like your kind of fun, then register for this event as soon as possible. 

Meeting Time & Location: 

• 9 AM Tuesday, July 15th at the Lou's house of residence in Clearview (directions will be sent to registered riders) for a 9:15 AM roll out.
• Cars can be park free of charge on Lou's secure property during the duration if you don't want to ride to start location.
• Ride will start from ride leader's home for an easy mostly downhill ride to the SVT in Duvall.   
• We expect to return Thursday July 17th by 5 PM.

Register:

• By 8 PM Sunday evening, July 6th, 2025. 
• Group size limited to 8 or lodging availability, whichever is smaller.

Your responsibility is to make your own lodging reservations as soon as possible and acquire your own food enroute per the following info.   Summit Inn at Snoqualime pass is best option unless you know of a rental option for the group. 

Routes: The total route is something like 42% paved (80 miles) and 58% gravel (111 miles):

• Day 1  Tuesday July 15th:
• • 9:15 AM roll out for 70 miles and about 5473 feet of gradual gain. Touring pace - prepare to be out most of the day.   You'll sleep well. 
  • 20 miles paved, 60 miles compact gravel.
  • Paved road from Lou's house to Duvall, then mostly gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail to North Bend.
  • RWGPS link: Avid Day 1 Sno to Sno Pass · Ride with GPS
  • 2 nights at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn www.summitinnwashington.com or call 425-434-6300.  You must make your own lodging reservations (3-day cancellation policy).  
  • ·4 miles paved, 28 miles gravel with a 2.3 mile dark, damp, and unpaved tunnel
  • Mostly Snoqualmie Valley & Palouse to Cascades Trail from North Bend to Hyak, then paved roads to Snoqualmie Pass.
• Day 2  Wednesday July 16th:
• • 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and about 3,000 feet of gain.
  • Flexable time AM roll out for about 30 miles and about 2,500 feet of gain & descent.
  • About 6 miles paved, 25 miles gravel.
  • Paved roads from Snoqualmie Pass to Hyak, then gravel Palouse to Cascades Trail and forest service roads to stampede Pass.  Reverse on return.
  • In conjunction function with Rick Proctors ride - I will lead the ride this day.
  • RWGPS route to be determined.Stay 2^nd night at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn.  
• Day 3 Thursday July 17th:
• • 9 AM roll out for 80 miles and 2600 feet of gain and a whopping 5000+ feet of descent.    
  • Part 1- RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47264865 "SnoqualmiePass-NorthBend 2024 by RAP"
• • Snoqualmie Valley Trail from North Bend to Fall City, 4 miles of paved roads to connect with Preston – Snoqualmie Trail, Issaquah – Preston Trail, East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish River Trail, North Creek Trail, and roads to Mill Creek.
  • Part 2 RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49910095
  • Return to your home, perhaps in time for dinner.

• The moderate “effort” pace of this tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, uphills, headwinds, photo stops, rest stops, etc. 
• Frequent regroups.
• All riders should have the route information available for their own use (electronic and/or paper) in case of separation. 

E-Bike Riders Read This:  E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.