Ride Cue Sheets

This 32-mile loop isn't for the faint of heart. It's a challenge, but one richly rewarded with panoramic vistas of bucolic north Clark County. Your legs will burn, but your spirit will soar. Starting from the Little League parking lot in La Center, we roll through View, WA, aptly named for the breathtaking landscapes that unfold as we climb. Soon, Mt. St. Helens rises in the distance, a majestic reminder of the region's volcanic power. A welcome pitstop at the historic Grist Mill offers restrooms and a chance to refuel before tackling the next leg. Clark County's charming covered bridge serves as a picturesque gateway to the ascent up Goodnight Road. Don't let the name fool you - this climb will test your limits, but the sense of accomplishment at the summit is unparalleled. From here, the reward awaits. Let gravity do the work as you savor a miles-long descent, the stunning scenery washing over you with each pedal stroke. Back in La Center, the satisfaction of conquering this epic loop will linger long after your wheels come to a stop.

Want more miles and more climbing? Ride our new century on country roads enjoying dappled shade, fun rollers, and open fields. Accompany the metric riders to the Battle Ground rest stop, then head north towards La Center and through View, WA aptly named for the breathtaking landscapes that unfold as you climb. Soon, Mt. St. Helens rises in the distance, a majestic reminder of the region's volcanic power. A welcome pitstop at the historic Grist Mill offers restrooms and a chance to refuel before tackling the next leg. Clark County's charming covered bridge serves as a picturesque gateway to the ascent up Goodnight Road. Don't let the name fool you - this climb will test your limits, but the sense of accomplishment at the summit is unparalleled. From here, the reward awaits. Let gravity do the work as you savor a miles-long descent, the stunning scenery washing over you with each pedal stroke. Roll back into Battle Ground for a well-deserved rest stop before continuing your journey south towards Lacamas Lake and on to the finish line where you swap stories with your buddies over sandwiches and beverages you earned!

Metric riders pedal an all-new clockwise loop, beginning with the century riders as all head north. Then metric riders split off and meet up with the century riders again at rest stops: Battle Ground New Heights Church, Hockinson Fire Station, and Lacamas Lake.

Both routes start with a westerly run (BLUE) out to Frenchman's Bar on the Columbia River. All riders return to Bike Clark County for a REST STOP. Town and Country route riders then continue east (RED) for more miles before finishing back at Bike Clark County.

A clockwise loop with lots of country roads and curiosities including the Big Bug and the castle. Climb up Hockinson Hill and Livingston - or opt out of the second one via a short-cut to Fern Prairie.

On this route enjoy the old scenic highway and trail riding to Mosier. Then it's a 7-mile climb, ~ mile 7 to mile 14. Then a descent into The Dalles. The loop back to the start travels Hwy 30. The return trip includes the climb up to Rowena Crest before heading down to Mosier, repeating the trail backward.

This route has flat stretches for some speed spins and a bit of hill climbing to keep your lungs in shape making it the perfect quick loop. Hockinson is less than a mile away if you want to add a significant hill. You have stores at the start, in Battle Ground, and Hockinson. Very snack/restroom friendly! You can add miles and hills with one of the optional route extensions before rejoining the rest of the gang on the main loop.

The route does two loops along lightly traveled roads. The ride starts by going West thru suburban residential areas and includes a great downhill (Felida Hill). It then heads East out toward Battle Ground on country roads then returns back West to Salmon Creek. This figure 8 route means you can easily bail out if the weather gets bad or someone wants to do a shorter ride. You can add distance by taking 99th Street out to China Ditch and returning via 159th and Parkinen.

This double loop route adds a little challenge by starting with rolling hills from Salmon Creek to Ridgefield. Most of the roads are lightly traveled except for Hillhurst - which can be very busy on weekends and afternoons. On the return South, Kreiger offers great views along the Columbia River. The second loop is a flater, going West out to Ashley Heights. There is a great downhill (Felida Hill) before return to Salmon Creek. The figure * route offers multiple bailout options if the weather turns bad.

Banks-Vernonia State Trail is an out and back ride that follows an 21 mile abandoned railroad bed between Banks and Vernonia. The gentle grade allows bicyclists of all abilities to enjoy the scenic mountains, fields and forests of Washington and Columbia counties. The trail include 13 bridges and views from the 733-foot long, 80-foot high Buxton Trestle. The south end of the trail begins in Banks, a town surrounded by agricultural operations. Heading north, the trail passes agricultural lands and riparian areas before reaching the thickly-forested foothills of the Coast Range and ending in Vernonia, a town surrounded by private timberland and small farms. The trail can be accessed from one of the five trailheads, but most riders start at the Banks Trailhead. It is fun to stop for lunch in Vernonia before heading back down.

This route loops Battle Ground Lake. Head toward Salmon Creek then back toward Battle Ground on lightly traveled country roads (although they can be busy on weekends). Loop Battle Ground Lake on remote country roads. Note the country roads have fast traffic with no shoulder. These roads can also be busy at times.

Become familiar some key roads of the RACC route and great commuter routes between Battle Ground, East Vancouver, and Lacamas Lake. Great scenery and fun riding roads.

This route loops Battle Ground Lake. Head South down Heart Attack Hill before going east to Salmon Creek. The section from Salmon Creek back toward Battle Ground uses relatively low traffic rural roads (although they can be busy on weekends). Loop Battle Ground Lake on remote country roads. Note the country roads have fast traffic with no shoulder. These roads can also be busy at times.

Head north to loop Battle Ground Lake. then go east on remote country roads. Note the country roads have fast traffic with no shoulder. These roads can also be busy at times.

Head south via China Ditch before heading East then North on remote country roads. Loop Battle Ground Lake before returning to the start. Note the country roads have fast traffic with no shoulder. These roads can also be busy at times.

A nice flat loop from Battle Ground south then east on some less traveled roads. A unique use of roads commonly used in other rides.

This ride offers you a spin around some of the quieter backroads of Clark County. Not to many hills to climb on this mostly flat route towards Hockinson and the Salmon Ck. area. The route includes "the ditch" where you can hammer it, or just enjoy the flat 3 mile section.

Starting from the Battle Ground Library the ride heads south toward Brush Prairie along scenic, lightly-traveled backroads. From Hockinson High School the ride heads west along NE 159th St turning north on NE 50th Ave just before entering the WSU Vancouver campus. More backroads and rolling hills as the ride wends North and then east back towards Battle Ground. You'll tackle a number of climbs as the ride passes through Lewisville, passes Battle Ground Lake, and returns to the starting point.

One mile into the ride, we will encounter Big Foot. After that, we will loop around the mall and head further east - seeing "signs of a zoo" around mile 8. There will be the chance for a rest stop at the Wal-Mart around mile 14.5. After that, we will head north and take on "parts of the Friday ride" thru the familiar territory of The Ditch.

Vancouver to Blue Lake Park: A nice easy relatively flat route across the I-205 bridge and out Marine drive to the park and back.

Nice short loop with one good hill and an excellent flat section to stretch your legs in town. Good beginner ride.

Be prepared for some steep and long hills in order to create some Strave art in the shape of a bunny. Good news is that the beginning and the end of the ride are relatively flat. Bad new, some rural roads with no shoulders and fast traffic, low visibility.

This bunny has a tail! If Strava art and route mapping is your thing this ride is for you. Be prepared for steep hills, rural roads with no shoulders.

This bunny has a tail and feet! If Strava art and route mapping is your thing, this ride is for you. Be prepared for steep hills, rural roads with no shoulders.

Meandering paths through neighborhoods so riders can pedal and yak safely at the same time. One rider declared, its 'wanderlustiness' recaptured his boyhood of neighborhood riding. The ride goes past 11 parks in 15 miles, almost one every mile. Lots of opportunity to chitchat because most of it is very low traffic street or path.

This out-and-back route starts in Estacada, Oregon, and proceeds southeasterly to the Ripplebrook Station on the scenic Clackamas Highway (Hwy 224). The route follows the Clackamas River and is basically a very gentle climb, with only one moderate hill at mile 23. Hwy 224 has a good shoulder most of the way, so enjoy the spectacular vistas.

Climb three good hills, ride rollers, and crank on the flats. All this fun within 25 miles and most of it is Clark County rural roads at their best.

Relatively flat ride on mostly bike lanes and paths and low traffic roads. Potential stop at New Seasons to refuel/lunch and use the restroom. Pretty section down by Wintler Park along the Columbia River.