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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Having lived in Puyallup most of my life, I have lived with Mount Rainier in my backyard staring at me ever day. That said I have risen this ride more times than I can count and it is still one of the best day rides anyone could ask for. There is beautiful waterfalls, twisties, mountain views, snow covered hills and valleys, twisties, forests, good places to eat and drink along the way as well. Oh yeah and great twisties!

I prefer to start in Enumclaw as well taking HWY 410 just past the 123turn off to the summit of Chinook pass just for the twisties and the amazing view. It's only a couple of miles out of your way, then turn back and hit 123 south. This can be a rougher road and pretty shaded so be prepared to look for the pot holes between the shadows. When you get to the park entrance at the Stevens Canyon entrance my favorite part of the ride begins. From here you climb out of the woods around the Ohanapacosh river and up Stevens Canyon. Some sharp switchbacks,magnificent views and sweeping corners await you. Toward the top take in the road side reflection lake as you begin to see the lunar looking moonscape above the tree line.

Stop at the top and visit the ranger station for pictures and refreshments. Then continue down to the Longmire lodge and old hot springs. If your up for a short walk, the trail of the shadows is right there and only about a mile all flat ground.

From here you exit the park soon and head out to Elbe. Great burgers at the scale burgers right in the middle of town. Their shakes are incredible!

All in all a pretty perfect way to spend your day.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Maybe enough twisties for the Hog, but not for my Sprint. However, the turns were very civilized, pavement generally good, and provided many opportunities for a quick pass at almost legal speeds. Watch out for Hwy 7 through Spanaway, though, as traffic can drive you bats.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I rode this route from Enumclaw on the 410 and then back to tacomoa on 7. It was without a dobt one of the most memorable rides I've ever been on. The scenery was incredible and the winding rode through the national forest will give you all the twisting roads you can take.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I've taken this ride for the past two summers and plan to do it every summer as long as I live in the region. The views are spectacular and they just keep getting better as the ride progresses. Pavement is generally good, although one has to keep an eye out for the occasional scattering of rocks.

100 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice day ride, touristy during the summer

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

Killer views

62 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If the weather is good I would suggest trying to get to the Sunrise Visitor Centre early as possible as this the highest and most scenic part of the Park. As so it can get busy fast. We did a loop coming in from the North on the 410 going to Sunrise then looping through the park to Elbe.