Enthusiast I
Im looking for info about the WABDR. There is a good chance I'll be running it this coming summer and any info would be extremely helpful As well as anyone who would like to join.
Thanks.
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Washington Backcountry Discovery Route 2018.
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Enthusiast I
i have just looking for more info. perhaps from people that have ran this route.
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Member III
Compared to Oregon it’s a lot more mellow and much easier to follow , the first two sections that is . Very fun to drive , take the time to do the little off the trail things listed on the map .
Member III
Member III
You can download the gps tracks for free off the wbcdr site . Get the map they sell it’s wortg the money plus having a paper backup is always a good idea
Member III
I am up for running it. The Washington section is 475 miles. Most can be done without Four wheel. Benz.
Pathfinder II
I did it a couple years ago, it was a great trip. I'll keep an eye out, maybe we can meet up on the trail somewhere!
There is a real map that you can get for that route (and the other non-Oregon routes) http://www.butlermaps.com/motorcycle-road-maps/washington-backcountry-discovery-route-map/
I've picked up a couple, including this one. Unless you want to gather up all the maps for the route from the different agencies before you hit the trail, I'd recommend picking it up. It's always good to have a spare map that doesn't require batteries!
There is a real map that you can get for that route (and the other non-Oregon routes) http://www.butlermaps.com/motorcycle-road-maps/washington-backcountry-discovery-route-map/
I've picked up a couple, including this one. Unless you want to gather up all the maps for the route from the different agencies before you hit the trail, I'd recommend picking it up. It's always good to have a spare map that doesn't require batteries!
We're planning on doing some of the southern sections this summer. Will be following this thread/
Member III
I bought the map also, thanks for the link! I plan on running the route, starting at the Canada border and going south. Thinking of June if and one has interest. Benz.
Pathfinder I
I'll be doing sections 3 & 4 late summer. We did 1 & 2 last July. It was awesome!
I was looking into doing a run at the northern sections in mid August. There is a big meteor shower on between the 12-13, and the North Cascades are a great spot to view it
Member III
The only bad thing about going in August is the fire danger. No camp fire and a chance the sky will be to Smoky to see the meteor clearly! Benz.
Traveler I
True, but if you get up high enough you'll only see the smoke below you.
Ahh very true. Yeah fingers crossed, people will be able to contain their campfires better this year
We usually try to find a good summit to hike up to when watching meteor showers, so hopefully that opportunity is available
Member III
I don’t mean to dash anyone’s plans, but the fires have been really bad. No mountain in the Cascades high enough to ge you out of the smoke. Look at any of the the last couple of years on the satellite reports, and you will see for yourself. But I hope this will be a better year and no fires to mess with. Beautiful sunsets though! Benz.
Member III
Anyone that wants to is welcome to come camp out on my property, to watch the meteor shower. I have 20+ac. and my place is at 2800’, and away from any lights! Warning though, primitive camping only though! My place is off-grid, Solar Power, haul all my water! Vance.
