Free Group Ride
Bayview Airport --Samish Island Ride (Skagit Valley)
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This is one of my favorite valley rides because of the both the valley and the water views. Starting at the intersection of Ovenell Rd and Higgins Airport Way in Burlington WA (the WEBMAP is saying Mount Vernon, but it really is Burlington,WA!!!).
The ride starts at a parking area owned by the airport for a recreational trail, south of the airport itself. The ride starts out heading east but winds north and west through the valley, almost to Edison before heading towards a quick loop around Samish Island . We head back south along Padilla Bay to Bayview where we have a moderate hill climb and a final coast back to the parking lot.
Cue sheets will not be provided, please print one if desired. Portable bathrooms are available at the start, but water is not. The ride is rural so bring all tools to fix a flat. Bathrooms will not available during the ride until near the end at Bayview Park. There can be chilly winds because it is near the water, so plan on bringing at least a windbreaker even if it is warm at home. (You can always leave it in the car!)
Showers or other inclement weather will cancel this ride. If the ride is cancelled, notice will be posted in the comments section below by 10 am. If weather is clearly wet, the ride leader will not be at the start but you are free to text/email me with questions 206-962-1545 kmceowen@live.com You can register online so that I know who is coming, but I will not have access to a printer so any online registrants will have to sign the waiver at the start.
DIRECTIONS TO BAYVIEW AIRPORT. Take I-5 to Route 20 exit. Head west approximately 6 miles to Higgins Airport way (it is a traffic light and a sign for the Port of Skagit). Turn right on Higgins Airport Way (north). The next intersection is Ovenell Road. There is a parking area at the NW corner of the intersection. We will start at the parking area.
What to Know Before You Go
- Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
- Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
- Helmets required.
- Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
Bayview Airport Recreational Trailhead
15367 Ovenell Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
United States
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