Grouse Mountain, Chelan WA and Quincy Lakes WA
Very easy summer cruise and camp. This will be my first time trying to organize a run, so please bear with me!
Minimal off-road and super beginner friendly.
Vibe is family friendly PG13+.
Leash for dogs strictly, please.
Almost 500 miles round trip.
In light of current events, please, NO politics.
Grouse Mountain campsite is confirmed open and accessible by Chelan a Ranger Station by phone.
Minimal off-road and super beginner friendly.
Vibe is family friendly PG13+.
Leash for dogs strictly, please.
Almost 500 miles round trip.
In light of current events, please, NO politics.
Grouse Mountain campsite is confirmed open and accessible by Chelan a Ranger Station by phone.
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START DATE
Friday, June 19, 2020
08:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)08:00 Hrs GMT -8:00 -
END DATE
Sunday, June 21, 2020
05:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)17:00 Hrs GMT -8:00
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OVERLAND BOUND REGION
US Northwest
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EVENT TYPE
Trip
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DIFFICULTY
1 VERY EASY

Terrain Type
- Dirt Road
- Highway

Recommended
- Off Road Tires

Channel
Channel Channel Value
- GMRS 15
Rally Point Notes:
Day 1
Out of Seattle head to near Lake Chelan, passing thru Leavenworth on the way out scenic Hwy 2. Only the very last 10 miles will be on gravel. High clearance / 4x4 not required. Grouse Mountain campground has 4 or 5 "official" spots but I'm sure we can fit at least 5 or 6 rigs. Backup: further up the road there is several more dispersed sites along the ridge. Sites overlook lake Chelan.
Day 2
come back down through Chelan (grab supplies if needed) then head down toward The Gorge area and make camp at the Quincy Lakes area. Again only the last mile or two on gravel. Many many campsites and room for plenty of rigs. Will try to get something next to the water. Many easy hiking trails for you hikers to see more stuff. Not sure if water is swimmable... it's farmland runoff soooo.
Day 3 head back to seattle easy drive back I-90
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ROUTE PLANNING!!!!
This is tentative but looks like a nice 500 mile loop with no more than 4 hours run time on day 1.
This is tentative but looks like a nice 500 mile loop with no more than 4 hours run time on day 1.
DAY 1: GROUSE MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
via Seattle/Tacoma -> HWY 2 / Leavenworth -> Chelan ......205mi, 4'30"
via Seattle/Tacoma -> HWY 2 / Leavenworth -> Chelan ......205mi, 4'30"
DAY 2: QUINCY LAKES UNIT
via Wenatchee .....89mi 2'08"
via Wenatchee .....89mi 2'08"
DAY 3: Seattle/Tacoma
via I-90 .....162mi, 2'42"
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via I-90 .....162mi, 2'42"
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All roads accessible to all vehicles, run what ya brung, nothing worse than gravel roads. Vast majority is highway. Beginner / all-level / casual.
Campsites PRIMITIVE, no WATER, maybe a pit toilet. Plan accordingly!
Stops in major towns for gas/supplies/whatevers.
GOOGLE ROUTE
https://goo.gl/maps/rxubFCJptpZgGnn3A
https://goo.gl/maps/rxubFCJptpZgGnn3A
- Start Point: The Home Depot, Utah Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA GPS Coordinates: 47.57846, -122.33602 Notes: Rally 0800-0830 at Home Depot, Starbucks drive-thru for essential coffee, then pedal down by 0900
- WayPoint 1: Leavenworth, WA, USA GPS Coordinates: 47.59623, -120.66148 Notes: Pass through Leavenworth on Hwy 2 up toward Chelan, top up fuel if needed.
- WayPoint 2: 8104 Shady Pass Fs 5900 Rd, Chelan, WA 98816, USA GPS Coordinates: 47.98847, -120.30953 Notes: Day 1 Campsite, official info shows 4 spaces, but I\\\'m sure we can all fit. Backup plan is several dispersed sites farther up the ridge. Backup backup plan is the State Park back at the pavement down the mountain.
- End Point: Quincy Lakes Unit: Columbia Basin Wildlife Area, Rd 3 NW, Quincy, WA, USA GPS Coordinates: 47.15501, -119.91789 Notes: Day 2 campsite, should be MANY options for rig parking campsite. Offers many walks and trails for the hikers.
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