5th Annual Ride - September 28, 2008

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Equipment NeededA mountain bike with a semi-slick or smooth tread would be the best for the trail. However a road bike with wider tires is great too. Depending on the riders skill level would determine tire and bike type. An approved helmet is required. ANSI / Snell helmet is required. LunchFabulous Lunch by the Oak Table Cafe served at the Boys & Girls Club on Fir Street in Sequim between 12-2 PM. There will be a Prize Drawing 12:30pm. You must be present to win.
The Rides: 10, 25 and 50 Miles![]() There are three distances this year: 10, 25 and 50 miles. The 50 mile ride is round trip from Port Angeles to Sequim and back again. The 25 mile ride is the same as the 50 mile ride just one way, a bus will take riders from the lunch at the Boys & Girls Club back to Port Angeles. The 10 mile ride is great for families and new riders, relatively flat, it begins at Robin Hill Park at 10:30. Registration for the 50, and 25 mile rides begins at 9:00am at the City Pier in Port Angeles. These rides begins at the Port Angeles City Pier and Arthur Fiero Marine Science Lab. A good portion of this trail along the water is paved before winding through the an old mill site. A family of ducks will great you just as you pass the Red Lion Hotel. After a few miles you will turn south into the trees that border Four Seasons Ranch and cross over a bridge at Morse Creek. After a climb up the hill at Morse Creek, take time to stop at the Deer Park Gateway. It is a wonderful spot for a spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains overlooking Morris Creek and there is no better place to view fall color. From the top of Morse Creek to Robin Hill Farm.Robin Hill Farm Park is almost half way from Port Angeles. This wonderful park can be an adventure for the day or just a stop along the trail. It has picnic areas and interpretive signage. (Parking available). Sag and Food support at Robin Hill. ![]() Robin Hill Farm to RR bridge park.The trail is an off road composite that winds through the farm lands of the Dungeness Valley. Horses, trees and beautiful countryside views on both sides of the trail lead you to the old Railroad Bridge across the Dungeness River. Railroad Bridge Park is a railroad trestle saved by volunteer effort for access to the Dungeness River. Their efforts have kept this landmark perserved in the original beauty, and convenience, of its original state. It is also home to Washington's first Audobon Center, if time permits, this park is an excellent stop for those interested in birding information. RR bridge park to Carrie Blake Park.![]() You will need to ride on a side road a short distance before connecting with the trail on Hendrickson Road. The trail is on a wide sidewalk area that leads you into Sequim. A turn down Fifth Avenue sends you to Fir Avenue where you turn left for few blocks to Carrie Blake Park. The trail meanders through three adjoining Sequim parks off Blake Avenue. Carrie Blake Park is home to the Guy Cole mini-convention center, a creek with many ducks, public picnic areas and a wonderful children's play ground. Next to Carrie Blake Park is the Yamasaki Sister City Park which features a pond containing a small island and a giant Japanese peace lantern symbolizing the friendship between Sequim and Yamasaki. The next park is the award winning Waste Water Reuse Park. This new park features many variations of native vegetation, an interpretive center, cascading fountain and a small pond used by radio controlled boat acers for their racing regattas. From Carrie Blake, the trail leads across the Johnson Creek Trestle to Whitefeather Way cross Whitefeather and continue down the newest section of the ride to Blyn. Return to Port Angeles using the same trail. |
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