Puyallup to the Pin Pile Bridge

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New sections added to the foothills trail. Come on out to enjoy a 34 mile ‘out and back’ from Puyallup on the Foothills Trail which sits atop a historic railroad bed and snakes through the river valley southeast of Tacoma. One of the most scenic sections for the unobstructed views of nearby Mt. Rainier begins in Orting and follows the Carbon River upstream through farmland and forest. There is some gentle climbing out of Orting and then on to some newly added sections including a neat wooden bridge that is sure to please.

The speed limit on the Foothills Trail is 10mph, we will slow to 10 mph for all pedestrians 

Fenders with buddy flap required if rain is in the forecast.

Must be able to maintain 15 mph on the flat road, we regroup on the top of hills. 

Restroom at start, mile 15 and Legendary Doughnuts mile 26.9

Please plan on a coffee stop at Legendary Doughnuts in Orting at mile 26.9

New Riders: Welcome - review link below. Riders should be able to maintain the pace and know how to change a flat tire (and carry the equipment to do so).

Cue sheet: Print a cue sheet from the Ride With GPS Route link below. 

Regroup:  We will regroup at the top of hills. Mechanicals will not stop the group. Have an alternate plan if you cannot finish the ride.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of a weather cancellation, it will be posted 2 hours prior to the start in the comments section on Cascade and the Ride Leader will not be at the start.