Des Moines - Green River

This ride goes around the loop twice - second loop optional. We'll start at the Des Moines Marina. Meet in the parking lot near H dock. If you don't see a dock gate with a big H you are in the wrong parking lot.

We start by climbing some hills, then head east to the Green River. We'll follow the trail north through Kent and Tukwila for the flat part of the ride. We then loop back to Southcenter Parkway and climb over the hill to Burien and coast down to Three Tree Point. Then we climb the hills south though Normandy Park to return to the start. Riders must be able to maintain pace on flats and moderate hills. We will regroup at the top of the steepest hills. Cue sheets will be provided to riders that need to ride at a slower pace. First loop - two short rest stops. Optional second loop has one short rest stop and snack stop at Grand Central Bakery in Burien.

Make sure your bicycle is mechanically sound. Bring a pump, spare tube, repair kit, and a cell phone. There will be no sweep. Please arrive early and be ready to ride by 9:00 AM. Directions to the starting point from I-5 - Northbound - Exit 149-B. Merge onto WA-516 Westbound/Kent-Des Moines Road. Southbound - Exit 149. Stay in the right exit lane and turn right onto WA-516 Westbound/Kent-Des Moines Road. Follow Kent-Des Moines road down the hill. Turn right at Marine View Drive, then turn left at 227th. Follow 227th into the marina. Turn right (north) into the parking area. Marina Office 22307 Dock Ave S Des Moines, WA 98198