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  0 0 Winthrop to Washington Pass (which is not too far past Rainy Pass) is very scenic and open. Hwy. 542 to the end of the road at Mt. Baker ski area would be a good bet (although this year, I don't believe they are opening the last three miles up to Artist Point due to snow)--still very scenic. Hurricane Ridge over on the Olympic peninsula Mt. Rainier up to either Sunrise or Paradise. Can't really think of much that is a loop (although Paradise could be a bit of a "lollipop" loop) in the distance you are citing. There might be some other good possibilities up in the Winthrop/Okanagan area where the terrain is generally much less treed and more open. NealH answered in Bicycles 9 months ago | Report 3 comments by MyrnaMinkoff, Cyclopath, and RacerX… 0 0 All good suggestions. If you ride the road up to Sunrise, there are steep switchbacks up for the last few miles, and there isn't much of a shoulder. It's *definitely* worth going up there for the view, but it might be a little treacherous with the cars and the long slide down to the bottom of the valley. If you want to do a significant distance around Rainier, consider the RAMROD ride (Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day) -- it's 100+ miles. Not sure when the ride happens this year. MyrnaMinkoff commented 9 months ago | Report 0 0 Thanks, both of you! Some great ideas. I've never been to Mt Baker, so that sounds like a winner. If I want to check Sunrise out, or Paradise, and make it a 40 to 50 mile ride, how would I do that? I guess the question is where I'd want to park the car and get on the bike, to reach the top? Nothing around Snoqualmie Pass? Cyclopath commented 9 months ago | Report 0 0 Drive in from Enumclaw - You can park on the Mather Memorial Pkwy (410?) at several turnouts/parking areas along the White river. Sunrise's road is very dangerous -bright vest and perfect brakes required!-, and the visitor center (and that road) closes in a week or so (sept 2011). Unbeatable view for sure. If you want 40 miles RT, start around NFD rd 7172 - if you start further out north than Buck Creek campground, you're making it a 50 mile(see maps.google.com). Please keep in mind there's a THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED foot elevation gain. RacerX commented 8 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Preston -Snoqualmie Falls is paved, but MyrnaMink has a great idea - Sunrise on Mt. Rainier gives you paved, view and snowy peaks right in your face. Bring your Ginormous QUADS and alpine lungs though, for the 3600' elevation gain up to 6200'. RacerX answered in Bicycles 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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