| 1 | Steven's Pass (Highway 2) Ride
by Subbu Allamaraju,
May 31, 2008, 79 miles,
4972 ft ascent,
5015 ft descent,
near Startup, Washington, US  |
Steven's Pass (Highway 2) Ride
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Near Startup, Washington, US on May 31, 2008 |
Total distance: 79 miles
Total time: 6 hours 17 minutes
Total ascent: 4972 ft, Total descent: 5015 ft
Rider notes: 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.