Anyone ridden these roads near Dryden, WA?

[MattTuck]

On my recent flight back from Seattle, I was noticing lots of what appeared to be dirt forest roads below the plane. I'm not sure that these are the exact ones, but they look pretty similar to the type I was seeing.

Wondering if they are as fun in person (on the ground) as they look from the air. These are just North of Dryden, WA. Google Maps link here.

[dieonthishill]

Everything is rideable with big enough tires...

[Clean39T]

I don't know those roads specifically, but I spent my teenage years exploring logging roads that ranged from active use to 40yrs old in SW Washington. The surfaces of course varied widely and could go from road-bike smooth to chunky rock at any time. I'm guessing those are no different...

[stephenmarklay]

I have hiked just west of there in Leavenworth and that area is known for mounting biking. There are glacial (alpine) lakes etc so it has some elevation. Just north of that I do an adventure motorcycle camp and ride the area which is very hilly.

I am guessing it would be some pretty challenging riding but I am sure those in the area have it mapped out.

[geordanh]

Leavenworth gran fondo was this past weekend over a bunch of those roads. Legitimately epic. Absolutely awesome. Super hard. So fun. A bunch of snow still (see pic in link) and some seriously washed out sections which made for some crazy fun.

http://rideviciouscycle.com/events/g...o-leavenworth/

Highly, highly recommended ride. There's a bunch of these events all over washington but mostly central. Super sweet.

[MattTuck]

Originally Posted by geordanh

Leavenworth gran fondo was this past weekend over a bunch of those roads. Legitimately epic. Absolutely awesome. Super hard. So fun. A bunch of snow still (see pic in link) and some seriously washed out sections which made for some crazy fun.

http://rideviciouscycle.com/events/g...o-leavenworth/

Highly, highly recommended ride. There's a bunch of these events all over washington but mostly central. Super sweet.

wow. yeah, from 30,000 ft it is hard to tell elevation changes, but the number of switchbacks certainly gave a strong indication... 87 miles with 9400' ft of climbing is no joke.

[cachagua]

Really badly want to do that Gran Fondo Leavenworth next year. Wow.

[geordanh]

You should. There's also a sweet one in Winthrop in September which still has space. Even more climbing


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[Catman]

I've been on a few, but it's been almost 20 years.


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