DBH - Lewis Creek Park to Snoqualmie Falls and back - 45mi/3700'/Strenuous

Distance: 45 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,700 feet
Pace: Strenuous: [18-21mph]
Terrain: Hilly
Regroup: Occasional
Weather Cancels?: Steady rain cancels

Ride Description:

This ride will start at Lewis Creek Park in the Eastgate neighborhood of Bellevue. Take Exit 13 off I90 and head South 2 miles to the top of Lakemont Blvd and turn into the main Lewis Creek Park parking lot on the left. Avoid the smaller parking and picnic area to the north of the main lot.
We will ride to Snoqualmie Falls and back with a short break at the falls to take in the scenery and drink some coffee. During the ride we will pedal up every hill we can find.
Be prepared for extended steep climbs and descents (15% grade and above). Regroups will be scarce so please: print out a queue sheet, load the route in your Garmin, memorize every turn, or in some way be prepared to navigate on your own if you fall behind (or proceed ahead) of the group. There is only one scheduled stop, at Snoqualmie Falls, so plan accordingly.
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