Day Three

Day Three would prove to be one of the most scenic rides of the entire tour - the North Cascades Highway. This particular ride sports many attractive characteristics - tall mountain peaks, evergreen forests, flowing mountain streams, glacial lakes - all of which can be seen along with highway. The ride began with a climb to Washington Pass at about 5,455 ft which is followed by a steep descent before climbing once again to Rainy Pass at approximately 4,800 ft. From there, the highway has an amazing view of Ross Lake and shortly after, the Diablo area. Throughout there are some amazing descents on the bicycle which are great for practicing going around corners at high speeds. Beyond that the remainder of the route followed the valley containing the Skagit River until we reached a small town called Rockport. We found a great camping area along the river that even had a showering area!!!

A neat section of the road!

Up, up, up!

A great view of some rocky peaks

Kyle and I toward the top of Washington Pass

At the highest point of the entire ride!