Today will be a long day, but the sense of accomplishment will make you want to keep on riding. Training begins promptly at 8am and you will wind your way north from the Columbia River into the Cascade Range and into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Surrounded by trees, you’ll enjoy sporadic views of Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams.
Lunch will be at the Guler Ice Caves, an extensive network of icy lava tubes that used to be the source for year-round ice to towns along the Columbia River. It is a very welcome place to see after a hot morning of riding. Enjoy a handmade lunch by your tour staff.
After lunch, you’ll start seeing majestic view of Mount Adams as you wind your way around the base. Another welcome break is at Big Spring Creek Falls, a photogenic three-tiered waterfall that offers a cool breeze. Then, it’s off to Lake Takhlakh where Mount Adams is reflected perfectly in the lake.
Finally, it’s time to make your way down to Packwood to enjoy a stay at a historic turn-of-the-century hotel.