Serene and Scenic Historic Old Evergreen Highway
Are you in for a serene and scenic ride? Then join me this Friday, February 15, at 1:00 for this relaxing ride from Starbucks in Washoughal through Camas on into the River Maiden in Vancouver. It’s about a 26.5 mile round trip excursion along Old Evergreen Highway taking in wonderful views of the beautiful Columbia River. And it’s quiet because hardly anyone drives on Old Evergreen. What a pity? It’s such a beautiful ride with lots of Clark County history. Our pace is between 12-15 miles per hour. We start and end at the Starbucks in Washoughal and stop for a coffee at the River Maiden, our half way point. Then it’s back to Washoughal. Of course, you can begin the trip with a brew at Starbucks because about 9 miles or so down the road on Old Evergreen we can stop at Columbia Springs for a bathroom break. There are modern facilities, open to the public, at this beautiful environmental education and nature center, which was formerly a fish hatchery (still is to some degree) and built by the WPA during the Great Depression. Yes, I can provide some history along the way. There is some hill work from Camas to Old Evergreen, and a few minor ones on other parts of the trip, but nothing you can’t handle.Please note that this is a group ride and I want all riders to stay together. No one is left behind. As a League of American Bicyclists trained Instructor, I also expect all riders to obey traffic laws and employ good biking practices.
We ride unless it is 40 or below or raining. Email me at joblanco@me.com or call (570)241-9837 and let me know you're coming along.
Starbucks address in Washoughal: 291 C Street (360) 835-5205 Take 2nd Street exit off of Route 14.
Joseph Blanco
| Start Time: | February 15, 2013 @ 1:00 pm |
| Ride Leader: | Joseph Blanco |
| Pace: | 12 to 14 MPH - Social pace (a few stops) |
| Style: | Group |
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