Online registration ends on 9/13/26 at 5:00pm
Naches Fest is back and we have a new zone picked out for this year!
We're moving over to the Soup Creek/Wildcat area on HWY 12 (White Pass) where we've been working on Russell Ridge, the 1111 Trail, all summer. After the Wildcat Road washed out in 2013 the trail has seen intermittent maintenance and limited use, but the backcountry character of the area has only gotten better. After several work parties Russell Ridge is back in good shape. With the road system it can be ridden as a long loop or short loops or you can stack loops for a much bigger ride. We'll be riding Soup Creek as well because...why wouldn't we. It's right next door and it's awesome.
The plan is to set up a group camp just off of the Wildcat Rd about 1/2 mile below the road closure.
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Other camping options nearby include Haus Creek Campground, Rimrock Penninsula Campground, and numerous dispersed sites in the area. It is Whitewater season on the Tieton River so dispersed sites will harder to come by than normal. You'll want to camp with us anyway so you can enjoy the provided lunch and dinner at camp on Saturday from the comfort of your own camp chair.
Schedule
Sept 11-
Weekend kickoff. Meet at camp, rub elbows, and get a ride in if you want.
Sept 12-
Russell Ridge Group Ride - 10am
Ride Options
Loop 1- 4.5 Miles - 750ft https://www.trailforks.com/route/little-russell/
Loop 2 - 9 Miles - 1450ft https://www.trailforks.com/route/wildcat-meadow-loop/
Loop 3 - 12 Miles - 2000ft https://www.trailforks.com/route/big-russell/
LUNCH - 12:30-1:30pm
We will be providing lunch at camp
Soup Creek Group Ride - 2pm
Ride Options - Multiple laps encouraged
Short Lap - 2.25 Miles - 400ft
Middle Lap - 4 Miles - 775ft
Full Lap - 6.5 Miles - 1500ft
DINNER - 5-6pm
We will be providing dinner at camp
Group Ride Westfall Rocks - 6pm (Lights Required)
Forest Road ride to an amazing view of Rimrock Lake
6.5 Miles - 600ft https://www.trailforks.com/route/westfall-rocks-overlook/
Sept 13-
Soup Creek Group Ride - 10am
Ride Options
Short Lap - 2.25 Miles - 400ft
Middle Lap - 4 Miles - 775ft
Full Lap - 6.5 Miles - 1500ft
If anyone wants to ride Russell Ridge again we'll make it happen. Sunday is all about a relaxed pace and choosing your own adventure.