Bicycling America's National Parks: Oregon and Washington The Best Road and Trail Rides from Crater Lake to Olympic National Park

by Story, David; Coello, Dennis

• ISBN13: 9780881504804
• ISBN10: 0881504807
• Edition: 00
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-17
• Publisher: Countryman Press

Summary

Bicycling is becoming an ever-more popular option as some national parks are closing roads to cars. This complete adventure guide to the national parks of Oregon and Washington features 58 road and mountain bike rides through the parks' most spectacular natural areas. The stunning geographical diversity of Washington and Oregon is perfectly captured by their national parks and recreation areas, and the best way to explore these spectacular national treasures is to get out of your car and onto a bike. David Story has sought out routes of all levels and lengths for both road bikes and mountain bikes in this new guide. From the arid sagebrush landscape of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to the glaciers capping Mount Rainier National Park, to the volcanic legacy of Crater Lake, to the temperate rain forest of Olympic National Park, the national public lands of the Pacific Northwest offer stunning views, invigorating air, and a mix of easy to strenuous rides. These riding opportunities can only improve with time, as the parks continue to restrict automobile use to better preserve and protect their natural beauty. Each of the 58 ride descriptions include a detailed map, tour directions, information about the trail or road surface, sights along the way, and the length and difficulty of the ride. In addition, a trip-planning appendix for each park tells you where to stay or camp, do your laundry, eat, buy supplies, and repair or rent a bike.

Author Biography

David Story writes about bicycling and adventure travel for national magazines.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	7	(8)
Foreword	15	(2)
Dennis Coello
Introduction	17	(10)
Part One OREGON	27	(150)
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area	28	(30)
Cascade Cruise	30	(4)
Larch Mountain Loop	34	(2)
Gorge Trail 400	36	(3)
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail	39	(3)
Seven Streams/Post Canyon	42	(2)
Mitchell Ridge	44	(2)
Hood River to Mosier Twin Tunnels	46	(2)
Surveyor's Ridge	48	(3)
Deschutes River State Park Bike Path	51	(7)
Crater Lake National Park	58	(15)
Pinnacles Panorama	61	(2)
Grayback Motor Nature Trail	63	(2)
Crater Lake Loop	65	(8)
Crooked River National Grassland	73	(12)
Gray Buttle Loop	74	(4)
Burma Road	78	(7)
Fort Clatsop National Memorial	85	(15)
Fort Stevens State Park	87	(2)
Fort Clatsop to Fort Canby	89	(5)
Youngs River Falls Loop	94	(6)
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area	100	(19)
Imnaha River Trail	102	(2)
Western Rim National Recreation Trail	104	(2)
Windy Ridge	106	(4)
Hat Point Hell Climb	110	(2)
Wallowa Mountain Loop Road	112	(7)
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument	119	(14)
Visitor Center to Painted Hills Geology Road	121	(5)
Painted Hills Highlights	126	(7)
Newberry National Volcanic Monument	133	(15)
Crater Rim Trail	135	(3)
Peter Skene Ogden Trail	138	(3)
Deschutes River Trail	141	(7)
Oregon Caves National Monument	148	(12)
Bigelow Lakes Loop	150	(3)
Caves Highway	153	(7)
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area	160	(17)
Siltcoos Lake Trail	163	(2)
Winchester Bay	165	(3)
Horsfall Beach	168	(9)
Part Two WASHINGTON	177	(123)
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve	178	(13)
Ebey's Landing Loop	180	(5)
The Kettles	185	(6)
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area	191	(14)
Steamboat Rock to Crown Point Vista	193	(3)
Northrup Canyon	196	(3)
Downriver Trail	199	(6)
Mount Rainier National Park	205	(27)
Carbon River Road	207	(2)
Westside Road	209	(5)
Cougar Rock/Cascade Tour	214	(2)
The Road to Paradise	216	(4)
Follow the Sunrise	220	(3)
Crystal Mountain Loop	223	(9)
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument	232	(21)
Volcanic Viewpoints	235	(2)
Ghost Lake Gambol	237	(3)
Plains of Abraham	240	(3)
Ape Canyon	243	(3)
Toutle Trail Loop	246	(7)
North Cascades National Park Complex	253	(20)
North Cascades Highway	255	(4)
Twisp River Trail	259	(5)
Stehekin Valley Standout	264	(9)
Olympic National Park	273	(24)
Lake Quinault Loop	275	(4)
Kalaloch Cruise	279	(3)
Hoh, Hoh, Hoh	282	(1)
Spruce Railroad Trail	283	(2)
Hurricane Ridge Ramble	285	(4)
Obstruction Point Road	289	(8)
San Juan Island National Historical Park	297	(3)
San Juan Island Historical Loop	300