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4.83 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.83
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Nov 30, 2003

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Guest
July 5, 2009
One of the best roads anywhere. I would add that…
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GJRonK
2629 McR Points
September 12, 2014
I would start this ride from Twisp (Don't you…
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Written Directions

Start your route in the small town of Marblemount, WA. If you don't know where Marblemount is, either visit this electronic map showing how to get there (zoom in and out as much as you need) or just look on a Washington map and follow I-5 about 65 miles north of Seattle and then follow state route 20 about 40 miles east. Start your route in Marblemount and simply follow route 20 east all the way through the incredible North Cascade National Park, taking 20 all the way to Winthrop, WA. Enjoy! Note: If you continue the ride around the north cascades scenic hwy (you'll go from state route 20 to US route 97 and then to US route 2) you will see the spectacular Lake Chelan and return to I-5 via Stevens Pass near Everett Washington.

Scenery

You'll be amazed by 65 miles of old growth forest thru a national park with alpine vistas climbing from sea level to 8000 ft. and ending up in a great town Winthrop Washington. This is truly one of Washington's hidden secrets!!! Eastern end of Northern Cascades near Winthrop, WA

Drive Enjoyment

A VERY twisty road with some rock falling danger and of course plenty of deer to watch out for. Excellent road quality and never boring however this road is only open from April to October.

Photo contributed by visitor in July 09: "Picture taken on top of Diablo Dam. The access road is near the pull-out viewpoint along Highway 20"

Tourism Opportunities

No amenities from Marblemount to Winthrop however, the ride has many pull outs with overlooks of some breath taking views of the cascade mountains over 40 waterfalls that can be viewed from the road.The North Cascade National Park is one of the best national parks in the US and has plenty of outdoor activities to offer.

Photo submitted by DeDe in Aug 09.

Photo submitted by DeDe in Aug 09.

Photo submitted by DeDe in Aug 09.

Photo submitted by DeDe in Aug 09.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

- Jun 14 update: Check out this great article about test driving a Triumph Rocket III on Highway 20. - View the weather fo
 

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Brent T
August 24, 2020
19 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Hard to add more in a review on this road that hasn't already been said. Truly amazing. We rode 2-up this week and did the loop, continuing from Winthrop to Leavenworth and back through Steven's Pass. Others have mentioned Diablo road. Don't pass this by! There's a fantastic photo op just a short ways up the road once you get back on 20-E. On the left there is a stunning view of a grassy mountainside that seems to be calling you to hike up. You'll know it when you see it. At least, during the late summer! Doing the full cascade loop is definitely an overnight trip, but don't pass this ride up!
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Guest
September 2, 2009
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
This route we do every year. One of the best. We also have some great routes in British Columbia. Comeout and check us out.
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txtraveler
October 29, 2020
126 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
great road
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