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RUSA Route #3800, "North Cascades 8K600K"
NOTE: The RWGPS route link changed on Thursday, 07/18/2026. Ensure you use the correct route.
NOTE: The start time is now 5:00 AM.
NOTE: Summer is here and Washington is entering wildfire season. Long, mountainous events like this are subject to last-minute cancellation due to wildfires and smoke. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center has realtime data on all active fires in the region. We will keep an eye on conditions and let everyone know ASAP if plans must change.
2026 Pre-Ride Notes
tl;dr
- Cell coverage is spotty. Check if your carrier/phone support satellite texting. A satelite-based tracker (SPOT tracker, Garmin Inreach, etc) is highly recommended.
- There are big gaps in services (water, food) between Mazama and Newhalem, but see note below.
- Sunday PM traffic is heavy and sometimes aggressive.
- A few loose dogs.
Start is at the Cascade Mountain Lodge parking lot,
NOT the Concrete P&R!
Bathrooms at the P&R won't open until 7:00 AM.
Logger's Landing Shell / convenience store is open 24h.
Burpee Hill road is an infamous climb, but it's not nearly as bad with fresh legs. There's plenty more, so take your time.
Baker Lake Rd was quiet. Pavement is smooth except for some of the bridge joints. First bathrooms at ~20K. The gravel section at the far end is not as smooth as the Snoqualmie Valley Trail - a few loose patches, some washboard. The campsite at the turn has bathrooms (by the lake) and a pump for potable water (site 10).
Back in Concrete, 5B's Bakery opens at 9:00 AM, so consider a detour to the Shell convenience store if needed. Or hang on until Marblemount (Mobil), or Newhalem.
Take care of all your needs before leaving Newhalem - it's ~95K to Mazama, with the climb broken up by 3 bumps at the bottom and 2 at the top. Bottle fill and flush toilets at the info center across the parking area from the general store. There are some pit toilets along the route.
Note: There will be an SIR staffed support stop on the shoulder of SR 20 near Rainy Pass. The stop will be open on Saturday only, for for outbound riders (~180K into the ride). This stop will NOT be open on Sunday for riders on the return leg (~495K). The stop will have ice, water, other cold drinks, and a few light snacks (cookies, chips, etc).
At the first tunnel, press the cyclist button and use your lights - you can probably just ride through the 2nd tunnel. Saturday motor traffic seemed well-behaved.
The ride down to Mazama is 28K, with only 1 hairpin. The store closes at 6:00 PM, but the pub stays open until 8:00 PM. Winthrop is ~24K down the valley with several restaurants open until 9:00 PM, and a Thriftway until 10:00 PM. Twisp is another ~14K down, with a grocery open until 9:00 PM. These will be your last services before the Loup Loup climb - ~19K and about 2500ft.
Coming down from Loup Loup, don't miss the right turn onto B and O Rd, and enjoy the flat roads in and out of Mallot - look out for dogs that chase. Back in Okanagan the grocery stores close at 9:00 PM. Heading toward Omak Lake, the options at the Conoco are basic. More dogs.
Note: pre-riders were stopped by a police officer wanting to make sure we weren't heading into a fire (red horizon)
The Rodeway Inn in Omak is conveniently located, albeit solidly on the "budget" end of accommodations (2.8/5 stars!). #ThatsRando
Pre-riders left the overnight by 4:00 AM and enjoyed very quiet roads on the climb to Loup Loup. The route bypasses many of the Twisp services (open at 8:00 AM) by taking the county road back to Winthrop where cafes (and bike shops) open earlier. In Mazama, the store opens at 7:00 AM, and should be used to take care of everything. Additional restrooms are available outside before and after the pub (not open at that time).
The climb to Washington Pass is unrelenting, but shorter. Remember that there are 4 more climbs on the descending side. The Newhalem store closes at 4:00 PM, but bathrooms and bottle refill stay open. Sunday afternoon traffic can be more pressed and less understanding than Saturday's. Also, the setting sun may blind drivers behind you.
Start/Finish
Cascade Mountain Lodge
44618 State Route 20
Concrete, WA 98237
Phone: 360-853-7265
All riders are responsible for making their own start/finish hotel accommodations (if needed). You can make reservations at the start/finish hotel
directly on the hotel website.
There are other hotel options in Burlington and a few in Sedro-Woolley, both about 30-40 minutes west of Concrete.
4:00 AM Rider check-in and safety inspection begins
4:55 AM Ride briefing
5:00 AM Ride bikes
Please contact the ride organizer if you will be arriving after 5:00 AM or if you are registered and choose to not start.
Overnight
Rodeway Inn & Suites Omak - Okanogan
122 N Main St
Omak, WA 98841
Phone: 509-557-7002
Overnight control opens Saturday 07/25 at 5:02 PM and closes Sunday 07/26 at 6:20 AM.
All riders are responsible for making their own overnight hotel accommodations (if needed). You can make reservations at the overnight hotel
directly on the hotel website.
Day 1 features 365K and 5200 meters (~17000 feet) of elevation gain. Realistically, many riders will "ride through" this event, intentional or not. If you plan to sleep at the overnight, or even if you'll only have time to shower and change clothes, then please reserve a room. If possible, share a room with others, up to their maximum room capacity. Hotel operators get annoyed when we have too many people showering in a single room. Let's not wear out our welcome.
If you think you need overnight accomodations in Omak, please make your reservations ASAP. This is peak vacation season and the hotel is filling quickly.
Dropbags will be collected at the start and taken to the overnight hotel. We are still working on the details for returning the dropbags to riders after the ride.
Parking
Free public parking is available at the
Concrete Park & Ride, about 1.2K from the start/finish.
Complete route divided into smaller chunks (may be more compatible with some devices and software)
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[FINAL]
Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own from the desktop web page (not the mobile application). To print a cuesheet:
- Open the route link above.
- Click the More button.
- Click Print Cuesheet. For more control over columns, formatting, etc, click Print Map & Cue PDF instead. This is required if you want the notes with your cue sheet.
Registration
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 at 12:00 Midnight (Pacific Time).
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Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
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Registration includes signing a responsibility waiver using the same SmartWaiver system used for RUSA Permanents. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED WAIVER IN ORDER TO START THE RIDE. No waiver, no ride, no exceptions.
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Current RUSA membership is required. Click here to create or renew your RUSA membership. Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification. You'll need your final RUSA number (not a temporary number starting with T) to sign the waiver and register for the ride.
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Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Sign Waiver button will be visible at the bottom of this page.
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Online registration is open until Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Time).
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Ride fee must be paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO RIDERS WHO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER.
General Rules
All riders must:
- Have current memberships in RUSA and SIR.
- Read and sign a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
- Comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
- Have front and rear lights, a reflective vest or sash, and reflective ankle bands. See RUSA Article 10 for details. Be prepared to show these to the ride organizer at the start. Lights should be on during any low-light conditions (rain, fog, night, tunnels, etc).
- Contact the organizer ASAP if they cannot finish (DNF). The organizer's contact info may be found on the brevet control card.
- Turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
- Check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.