[goldenhtr]

My buddy Peter and I are headed out tomorrow. Will check back in on Sun. night.

 

[Gerry]

Have a great time. Hope your air quality is better than it is here. For the last week, anything I have been doing outside, I do with a thick dust mask on. Take care, will look forward to your story and picture. Gerry

 

[Rainman]

I've been over in that area a handful of times and have only ridden there twice. Beautiful area. Have fun.

 

[Olydog]

stay safe and have a good time

 

[Bagger]

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Bag

 

[goldenhtr]

8-17-12

Started out at Thousand Trails in Plain,Wa. Used their storage yard to leave the truck and trailer, and it helped that it is right next to the 6100 road we needed to start from.



We headed up to Maverick Saddle. and then on to Sugarloaf lookout

A couple stops to see Lake Wenatchee and Fish Lake below. Lake Wenatchee is the large one.

This area burned in 1994

Here's Peter on his DRZ400

Here we arrive at Sugarloaf Lookout.

Some views from the lookout.

 

[goldenhtr]

Back on the road.

Next stop is at the 4 way intersection of French Corral.

Only 11 miles to Ardenvoir.

Taking the Moe Ridge road. Stopped at the store and got something to drink. Then headed up the Entiat river road and find a camp site.



Found a site at Lake Creek camp.

So Peter found a friend right after sitting down after making camp.

 

[goldenhtr]

Dinner is ready.

The mighty TW ready for another day.

as well as that (other bike)

Off we go on road 5900 Shady Pass. Headed to Big Hill first.

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Big Hill Cabin 6770'

Views from the top of the Hill.

 

[goldenhtr]

Back on the road we stopped by Junior Point Lookout. Only the base of the lookout is left. You can see our road below that we will continue on.

Last year this Yert was setup for those that needed a place to stay. They must be late setting it up this year. Complete with a wood stove and table. My guess is that it is used by the snowmobile crowd as is the Big Hill Cabin.

Onward we start to get some views of Lake Chelan. You can take a ferry ride form the town of Chelan up to the far end of the lake,about 3hr ride.



In a region filled with lakes, Lake Chelan stands out. Fed by glaciers, this skinny lake is over 50 miles long and reaches depths of close to 1500 feet.

Lady of the Lake Ferry to Stehekin

From the town of Chelan you can enjoy a scenic 50-mile Lake Chelan cruise to Stehekin. Fast and slow options are available, depending on whether you want to savor the tour or just get to Stehekin as efficiently as possible. Once there, you can get out and hike the area's many trails, check out Rainbow Falls, take a bicycle or kayak tour, or relax and enjoy Stehekin's small town charm. The Golden West Visitor Center and Ranger Station of the North Cascades National Park is located in Stehekin; it offers a book store, guided walks, and other programs. The Stehekin Landing Resort offers a full-service restaurant and overnight accommodations.

The town of Chelan is at the far end. Sorry about the fuzze pics here. The fire south of here in Cle-Elum has the smoke headed north



Back on the road I spy cougar country up high. We saw about 12 ravens circling something , maybe a kill????

More wide open country.

 

[goldenhtr]

Made camp Sat. night on the Mad River. Both times we stopped to camp we made sure to cool off in the river. The Mad River was a little warmer than the Entiat River. The MAd River was only about 15in deep where we setup camp.

UP the next morning and headed to Tyee Lookout. Road 5700. This road is paved 1 lane until you meet up with road 5713 and turn right to get up to the lookout. I forgot just how rocky this road is. Peter 's bike decided to take a nap

on one of the corners. He was ok and was able to get it picked back up and continue on.



Here we are at the Lookout.

You can see they built the foundation right into the bedrock.

Room with a view.

random TW pic.

 

[goldenhtr]

On the way down, not wanting to stay on the pavement all the way down. I see on the map that road 5711 meets 5703 and then back to the main road 5700 so we take it. Aw better to be on dirt.

DRZ thought it needed a nap again. Here is Peter waking(picking) it up.

After getting back to the Mad River road we headed back up the Moe Ridge road and start our way back to the truck. But not without a detour. Who wants to go back the same way we came. So I tell Peter I think I know where this road goes.

So I guess at 54 I still have some memory left as we made it up to the Entiat Ridge Road.



Stopped to take this pic. Not sure why, thought it looked cool.

After telling Peter ya I know another way back to the truck, and a couple of stops to get my bearings(I think I got lost a couple of times, but I didn't let him know that) I continue on and we pop out right where I thought we would. Slabbed it back to the truck on the Chiwawa Loop road to the truck.



214 miles 12:03 hours of moving time

Max Elv. 6760ft

Loaded up and ready to head home. Had a great time riding with Peter, looking forward to more rides.

 

[Wingnut]

Thanks for the trip report....that looks like alot of fun! Great country.

 

[vuldub]

Tracy:

I am so envious!! Wish we had networks of roads like that here in Alberta. Can I come with you next time?



Do you ever think about an ATV tire or have you been happy with your rear stock?

 

[Rainman]

You two guys were all over the place. Lakes Chelan and Wenatchee, fire look outs, creeks, oh my! Glad you two had fun...looked like great weather and not too much smoke from the fire. Thanks for the wonderful pictures.

 

[admiral]

That is one great ride report! Of course I like lookouts, and the way Sugarloaf lookout was built around that rock is cool as all get-out! Wonderful views. No need to ask if you and Peter had a fun time, the answer is in the pictures!



Just an awesome ride report, thanks for sharing. I was hoping you'd come back with some great photo's!

 

[B-dub]

Wow, that looks like a very enjoyable ride. Some excellent views from the mountain tops, and great pictures of some very beautiful country. I also liked the pictures of the lookouts. Great ride report, thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[retmotor]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.