{"id":2074,"date":"2022-01-27T23:26:13","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T06:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.seattlerando.org\/?p=2074"},"modified":"2022-01-27T23:26:13","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T06:26:13","slug":"2022-january-29-rouleur-150-199-km-ride-report-snohomish-la-conner-out-back-159k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.seattlerando.org\/?p=2074","title":{"rendered":"2022 January 29 Rouleur 150-199 km Ride Report: Snohomish – La Conner Out & Back 159K"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Advance scouting: Mitch Ishihara, John Nguyen, Andy Sapuntzakis, Kevin Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Riders: Mark Thomas, Jan Acuff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RUSA Brevet #2887 Snohomish – La Conner Out & Back – features Looking Glass Coffee<\/s> (closed for remodel) outside Spada Farmhouse Brewery, La Conner (multiple bakery and coffee options), Spada Farmhouse Brewery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route features low elevation (below 110 meters\/360 feet), gradual railroad trail grades with flat farm pastures, on rural roads against a scenic backdrop of the Cascade foothills and maybe a peek of Mt. Baker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the start in Snohomish, make a gentle climb on the Centennial Trail until passing under the HWY 9 overpass. Descend down into Arlington for a restroom pit stop, coffee (off-route one block), or baked goods. Make another gradual climb past Lake McMurray before descending down HWY 534 to Conway. Meander across the flats out to La Conner, with a chance to see Bald Eagles perched in trees. Grab some baked goods (or breakfast\/lunch) at La Conner (multiple options). Return back to Snohomish for a finish at Spada Farmhouse Brewery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Route<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ride with GPS: https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/38225344<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Long, gradual 1-2% railroad grades on the Centennial Trail itself and Skagit flats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start location @ Spada Farmhouse Brewery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll try to gather in front, on the sidewalk\/adjacent lot. There\u2019s also an empty field of green grass across the street (Snohomish Farmers Market) in case we need a larger space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Centennial Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently featured in SIR routes and well-traveled, Centennial Trail provides a shared-use refuge for cyclists and pedestrians. Make note of the bollards though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restrooms at Legion Memorial Park at around 22 miles \/ 36 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lounge at Moe\u2019s is off-route one block on Olympic Ave. Take West 5th Street from the Centennial Trail and turn right onto Olympic Ave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skagit Flats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up in the trees and on power poles, you may see Bald Eagles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Down low in the fields flocks of geese honk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Out far across the Skagit flats, snow capped mountains hide behind clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Conner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

48.9 miles \/ 78.7 km – about half-way there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gilkey Square – La Conner Info Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

49.3 miles \/ 79.4 km at the end of Morris Street, you\u2019ll arrive at Gilkey Square where the info control can be found. Mark read my mind on a reasonable landmark question. HINT: we won\u2019t be asking you to find a yellow fire hydrant with numbers on it but the actual sign with the info control question will be nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soak in the view of the Swinomish Channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refuel & Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the info control, there are numerous options in La Conner to refuel, caffeinate, and grab a pint if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search on Google Maps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n