Lake Sammamish Loop (Steady, 22.7mi, 588ft, East Lake Sammamish Trail)

Distance: 22.7 miles
Elevation: 588 feet
Pace: Steady (12-14 mph)

Includes 3-4 mi of hard-packed gravel. Please plan accordingly.

Ride description: Please join us for a low-key ride! Whether you are just getting back on your bike, are looking for a "recovery ride," or just want to get in a few more miles during the week, this could be the ride for you! Be prepared to maintain a Steady pace, 12-14 mph on level ground, and to ride approximately 23 miles on gently hilly terrain. If you get separated from the group, you may need to find your way back alone, so you should know how to read a cue sheet, or have the route loaded on a bike computer or mobile phone.

Rest stops: We'll regroup at the top of hills. There is a restroom at the start, but there is no place to fill water bottles (it’s a portable restroom), so please do that before coming to the start. But we will stop for a coffee break at PCC in Issaquah!

Weather: Steady rain will likely result in a cancellation, and the ride leader will post this information here at least two hours before the start of the ride.

Wet roads: Please come with long fenders, including a buddy flap, if the roads are wet. Without them, you will be asked to ride in the back of the group.

Trails: We'll be on the East Lake Sammamish Trail for the ride back up from Issaquah to Redmond, so expect some hard-packed gravel for the unpaved section of the trail. Wider tires are recommended. While this isn't a gravel ride, if you're not comfortable riding on hard-packed gravel for 3-4 miles, please see whether other rides might be of more interest.

Mechanical issues: You should also be prepared to change a flat tire, so please carry your own tools and tubes, and know how to change the tire yourself. The group will generally not stop for repairs.

Note: Please show up to the ride start at least 20 minutes early, so you can sign a waiver and ensure you are ready to go when we leave the starting point promptly at 9:00 pm.

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27375463

Sign the eWaiver here: https://www.cascade.org/node/46153