This is the signature ride for North Cascade HOG, and it is a "Don't Miss!".

This ride takes you on the legendary North Cascades Highway 20, with rivers, canyons, waterfalls, lakes and glaciers. This road is built for motorcycles — big vistas, just the right amount of twisties, and plenty of safe pull-outs for photos. It’s the kind of day that leaves you feeling like you’ve truly ridden through the heart of the mountains.  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’s striking blue-green color comes from suspended “rock flour” — fine particles of glacial sediment — giving it a surreal glow, especially on sunny days. Have your picture devices ready for one of the most iconic views in Washington State.   But don't put them away yet!  We are heading to 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.  A long day, but well worth every minute of it!

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Total miles: 252

Total Seat Time: 5 h 34 min

​Breaks: 5 stops/20 min each, add 1hr  40min

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