Prune Hill Pumper / 14-16 Pace / 2,078 elevation / 43.7 mi / 9:00 AM/ RL Tom Eggers - Events

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Prune Hill Pumper / 14-16 Pace / 2,078 elevation / 43.7 mi / 9:00 AM/ RL Tom Eggers

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About this event

Prune Hill PumperLength: 43.7miles
Pace: 14-16 mph on the flats with no wind (but not many flats on this ride)
Terrain: Hilly
Elevation: 2,078 feet
Ride Type: Re-Group
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain / Temps < 40F / Lightening / Wind > 25 mph

You must arrive and be ready to ride at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time!

DETAILS :

Return to an Old Favorite - Prune Hill: A Climber's Dream!

This ride features:

Spectacular residential properties along River Drive and Evergreen
Smooth (save a 1.5 mile section of Evergreen east from 164th), low traffic roads heading east
Up to 15° climbs on Lacamas Lane, 44th Avenue and Dahlia
Plenty of "Pointless Ups and Downs" (or PUDs, an Appalachian Trail hiking term that works for Prune Hill!)
Beautiful views from the top
Breathtaking descents
Bonus miles on the return as we ride from one end of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail to the other
Many restrooms

Our loop ride goes east on River Road/Evergreen into Camas, then heads to Lacamas Lake and up an assortment of inclines to the top of Prune Hill. The return route will be along mostly flat McGilvray/SE 98th and 97th Avenues to the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail, then Fruit Valley and Mill Plain to the finish.

In 1876 a Clark County entrepreneur planted the first plum trees which were intended for the commercial market. His plan was to dry them (becoming prunes) and ship them nationwide. By the turn of the 19th century Clark County was the leading grower and worldwide exporter of prunes. Much of the county, including what is now known as "Prune Hill", was covered with orchards. Prune Hill is now covered with homes, but the hills remain to be conquered.

Check out pictures of select sections of the route on the Ride with GPS site.

While the route is somewhat complex, we'll generally stay together to avoid dead-ends and unnecessary PUDs. However, faster riders are welcome to push ahead, especially if they upload the route from Ride with GPS. Rest assured, no one will be dropped! We'll take breaks as needed, and it would be a great help if someone volunteers to sweep.

Don't hesitate to call the ride leader at 503.334.6356 if you have any questions. In the event of inclement weather a go/no-go decision will be made and posted no later than 8:00 AM on ride day.

REGISTRATION

Registration is requiredand almost always free to both members and non-members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register for this event.

ROUTE MAP(Updated 05/26/2025)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51301875
Prune Hill Pumper

NOTES

Please arrive early to be a part of the announcements and safety briefing.
Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain.
Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended.
Please complete an ABC Quick Check prior to arriving at the start(air, brakes, chain and crank; quick releases and a short ride to make sure all is working properly). And an ABC Quick Check once again at the start.
Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.
Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner. Ride safely and have fun!