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About the abnormal ride series -
I had been told that I was an abnormal rider. The bike gods have seen my hubris and have taken me down to a normal rider. But the abnormal ride series will continue. This series will be rides that are atypical of our normal club rides. The rides may be very scenic and/or long and/or hilly and/or out of the area. Or they may just be silly fun. You be the judge.
About this abnormal ride -
One of the times that I did this route, one of the riders kept exclaiming about the beauty of the scenery, eventually naming this as one of the top 5 rides he has done. It is one of my favorites, too. Other riders have called this "Epic". Rose Valley Road is a route that climbs into the hills northeast of Kalama. It travels up through a valley following the route of the Coweeman River. Eventually it crosses the river and thereafter closely follows the north side of the river. The road eventually narrows to one lane wide as it winds its way along the river. We will turn around when the paved road ends. The route has some very pretty areas that it passes through. It also has a lot of ups and downs while generally climbing to the turnaround point.
This is a modification of the previous route, adding about two miles along Goble Creek. I have not ridden this, but it looks nice on the map. On the return I have added Fishpond road because . . . climbing (and pretty).
You will need to carry sufficient water and food. Services are limited. There is a store at 6 miles and then we will pass that same store again at mile 41.
START LOCATION -
Route Map -
Rose Valley Two: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35959477
Start Location - Haydu Park
Map of Start Location: Haydu Park, Kalama River Road
Haydu Park, Kalama River Road
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