This is the signature ride for North Cascade HOG, and it is a "Don't Miss!". The ride showcases the geography of the area with farmland, rivers, canyons, waterfalls, lakes and glaciers. You'll ride through what has been called the North American Alps.

 

We begin by heading north from Marysville to the Highway 9, Old Day Creek Rd, South Skagit Highway and then the North Cascades Highway 20. A comfort stop is planned after about 90 minutes. Next up is a photo op at the North Cascades National Park entrance. After this stop the road glides into the Skagit River canyon with vertical walls, waterfalls, the Skagit River and Diablo Lake.

 

The next stop will be at the Diablo Lake Overlook. The lake holds the melted glacier sediment making it an unbelievably vibrant shade of blue and green. Get your picture devices!!

 

Next up will be the Washington Pass overlook. The view must be experienced to be believed. Now it's time to turn around and head back to Sound HD. There will be a fuel and comfort stop along the way.

 

Total seat time: 5 h 38 min

Total miles: 251

Stops: 5 for 20 minutes each

TOTAL RIDE TIME: 7 h 40 min

 

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