Cancellation Considerations:
Rain / Temps < 40°F / Lightning / Wind > 25 mph / Air Quality (AQI) > 100
RESPECT THE ROLL
Be geared up and bike-ready 10 minutes early. We start the briefing then, so we can roll on time. Don't keep the group waiting!
Ride Description
This is a favorite out-and-back ride on a dedicated bike/pedestrian, paved rails-to-trails path. The route is relatively flat, with a maximum grade of 2.3%. A beautiful trail, fully shaded, along a river in the trees, well maintained, and not crowded. It’s about 28 miles on the trail from Tenino City Park to the turnaround point at Lacy, WA. You can ride all of it or turn around whenever you’ve had enough. There is a very cool, free outdoor sculpture garden about 12 miles from the start that is a must-see and a nice break with a Porta Potty.
The trail doesn’t have water or food, so load up your bike with snacks and fluids. There is a great spot to stop at a picnic table to eat your power bar or PBJ at about mile 15 (easy to miss). If you go to the end in Lacy, there is a store right off the trail where you can purchase water and other items.
It takes about an hour and 30 minutes to drive to the starting point at Tenino City Park. Take I-5 to milepost 88 for the exit towards Tenino. The ride will start at 9:30 am. There is a bathroom at Tenino City Park.
Tenino City Park, 201 Washington Ave E., Tenino, WA.
Since it’s an out-and-back route, you can go at your own pace and ride as many miles as you want. We’ll regroup at the Sculpture Garden and at the picnic table.
Carpooling is recommended as it’s a long drive and a long day.
ROUTE MAP
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Route Map
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Preview Route Map
More Paces/Distances/Routes
All registered riders are welcome and may depart at any time to ride their own pace and distance; please let the ride leader know if you leave the group. We regroup at specified locations.
Rider Guidelines
- Arrive early: Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and pre-ride briefing.
- Know the club policies: Read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
- Required: Helmets, Recommended: Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs, and cell phones.
- ABC Quick Check: Check air, brakes, chain/crank, quick releases before leaving for the ride and again at start.
- Maintain pace: Be able to maintain the stated pace. Tell leader if leaving route or turning back.
- Represent cycling: Be an awesome representative of cycling by obeying traffic laws, riding safely, and being courteous.