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May 31, 2008, 08:49 AM
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Steven's Pass (Highway 2) Ride
| Near: |
Startup, Washington, US
(Nearby
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| Total distance: |
79 miles
(1 lap)
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| Total time: |
6 hours 17 minutes |
| Average speed: |
12.58 mph |
| Total ascent: |
4972 ft |
| Total descent: |
5015 ft |
| Calories: |
5190 [?] |
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I started this ride from Startup (WA) and rode along Highway 2 all the way up to the Steven's Pass, and rode back.
The most interesting of this ride is that more than half the climb happens in just under 8 miles from the pass. Consequently, the descent does not feel like a descent after the first 8 miles, making it more tiresome towards the end.
Weather was nice, although it got colder as I got closer to the pass. There was a slight drizzle during the return, but overall, it was okay.
The tricky part is that there is no shoulder in some parts. Bridges and tunnels don't have shoulders either, and I had to be careful.
As far as supplies are concerned, Skykomish (16 miles from the pass) is the last place to get food, water etc.
5 miles
