This is an invitation to all Puget Sound area Vintage Bicycle enthusiasts to end the season on our annual Fall Color Ride. After a sporadic history that dates back to the mid 1980’s, we have been running this ride for the last five consecutive years on a 12 mile stretch of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail from the trail head on Tokul Road near the Salish Lodge at Snoqualmie Falls to the town of Carnation.
The ride is a one-way downhill run along the King County Parks and Recreation trail which was constructed on the route of an old logging railroad grade. The section of the trail we will be riding begins with a nine mile gentle downhill run through the woods with purpose built bridges crossing several ravines and providing vistas of the valley below. The last 3 miles is a flat section of trail that passes rural farms and ends at Loutsis Park in Carnation. From the park we will ride cross town, about a quarter mile to the Pete’s Bar and Grill (all ages, with microbrews for the aged) for lunch.
The ride begins in the north parking lot of the Salish Lodge. Plan on being there and ready to go by noon with departure scheduled for 12:30. The ride itself takes about two hours to reach the park in Carnation. Expect a leisurely lunch in Carnation after which we will work out the logistics to ferry riders back to the top of the hill to retrieve their cars.
Weather or Not?
Recent studies have shown that 54% of all vintage bicycle collectors and 13% of all Rat Rodders have enough sense to come in out of the rain. For two years running we have lucked into incredible, sunny weather for our ride. During the last week before the ride we will be posting a weather forecast on our website to track the likelihood of decent riding weather on Saturday, Nov 1st. If the forecast is not favorable we reserve the right to reschedule the ride as late as 9am Saturday morning. Be sure to check this site before motoring off to the ride.
General Ride Information:
The trail has a maintained, generally well packed, gravel surface roughly 12 to 15 feet wide. It is ideal for balloon tire bicycles, a bit less so for skinny tires.
The trail is open to hikers, equestrians, and non-motorized transportation.
Please be sure to have your ride essentially adjusted and ready to go before you arrive at the Salish lodge lot.
Access to the highway and services is very limited so if you flat or have other mechanical problems during the ride expect to walk the remainder of the distance.
If you are traveling with a group you can save yourself time after the ride by planning in advance and leaving one vehicle in Carnation and one at the Salish parking lot.
Driving Directions:
Take I-90 to exit #25, Highway-18/Snoqualmie Parkway (about 16 miles from Bellevue). Turn left (north) off the exit and follow Highway-18/Snoqualmie Parkway 3.5 miles through the residential development, Snoqualmie Ridge, until it comes to an end at the traffic light on Railroad Avenue SE. Turn left and proceed 1/4 mile. The Salish Lodge will be on your left and the parking lot is on the right.
The ride is a one-way downhill run along the King County Parks and Recreation trail which was constructed on the route of an old logging railroad grade. The section of the trail we will be riding begins with a nine mile gentle downhill run through the woods with purpose built bridges crossing several ravines and providing vistas of the valley below. The last 3 miles is a flat section of trail that passes rural farms and ends at Loutsis Park in Carnation. From the park we will ride cross town, about a quarter mile to the Pete’s Bar and Grill (all ages, with microbrews for the aged) for lunch.
The ride begins in the north parking lot of the Salish Lodge. Plan on being there and ready to go by noon with departure scheduled for 12:30. The ride itself takes about two hours to reach the park in Carnation. Expect a leisurely lunch in Carnation after which we will work out the logistics to ferry riders back to the top of the hill to retrieve their cars.
Weather or Not?
Recent studies have shown that 54% of all vintage bicycle collectors and 13% of all Rat Rodders have enough sense to come in out of the rain. For two years running we have lucked into incredible, sunny weather for our ride. During the last week before the ride we will be posting a weather forecast on our website to track the likelihood of decent riding weather on Saturday, Nov 1st. If the forecast is not favorable we reserve the right to reschedule the ride as late as 9am Saturday morning. Be sure to check this site before motoring off to the ride.
General Ride Information:
The trail has a maintained, generally well packed, gravel surface roughly 12 to 15 feet wide. It is ideal for balloon tire bicycles, a bit less so for skinny tires.
The trail is open to hikers, equestrians, and non-motorized transportation.
Please be sure to have your ride essentially adjusted and ready to go before you arrive at the Salish lodge lot.
Access to the highway and services is very limited so if you flat or have other mechanical problems during the ride expect to walk the remainder of the distance.
If you are traveling with a group you can save yourself time after the ride by planning in advance and leaving one vehicle in Carnation and one at the Salish parking lot.
Driving Directions:
Take I-90 to exit #25, Highway-18/Snoqualmie Parkway (about 16 miles from Bellevue). Turn left (north) off the exit and follow Highway-18/Snoqualmie Parkway 3.5 miles through the residential development, Snoqualmie Ridge, until it comes to an end at the traffic light on Railroad Avenue SE. Turn left and proceed 1/4 mile. The Salish Lodge will be on your left and the parking lot is on the right.
Maps:
(click for mapquest map)
Contacts for more information:
Phil Marshall
Email: vbephil@comcast.net
Phone: 206 708-1199
Ron Summer
Phone: 206 364-0922
Gary Johnson (Skid Kings, El Presidente)
Email: skidkings_vbc@yahoo.com
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