Meet at Granite Falls School District parking lot, go through town at T turn left on Alder St parking is lot on right side. 9:30 Start Time, Moderate to HM pace or at your own speed, no turns. Bring two water bottles only water is at the Verlot Service Center. The ride to the Big Four Picnic area is 50 miles RT or go on to Barlow Pass for 61 miles RT. The climb gets slightly harder near the end, full route has 3,000' elevation gain. Allison invited us to join her Pedal Pusher group at the Big Four picnic area for lunch - bring or buy beforehand at the Granite Market near Granite and Stanley St. Fall colors should be out. Bob Nyberg 206 795 1363 bobnyberg@msn.com  To view map go to: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13713423