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By Guest (0 McR Points)
on Sep 30, 2006
Rider Reviews
Written Directions
Start your route in the town of Shelton, WA and simply head north on Hwy 101 all the way up to Discovery Bay, WA. After you complete the route described above, you still have some nice options if you want to continue. Hwy 101 continues around the Olympic Peninsula in a loop, and if you've never done it, it is also a must do ride, but you'd want a couple of days for that one. Hwy 101 intersects with Hwy 20 at Discovery Bay and if you were to take Hwy 20, you would end up in Port Townsend. If you have a shopping Jones, this is the place to cure it. You can either enjoy the Canal from the opposite direction on the way home, or pop across the Hood Canal bridge to Hwy 3 and take a ferry home or get off the peninsula over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which is Hwy 16Scenery
In a state where water, mountains & trees always add a little flavor, this route combines all 3 to make a spectacular day trip. I've ridden a lot and on a sunny day, you can not beat this ride anywhere. Gorgeous!Drive Enjoyment
There is very little straight road on this stretch of 101. You are following the shore of the Hood Canal, water is in sight almost constantly, and this makes for a really twisty ride. There are hills to contend with in spots, tourist attractions that will slow you down, as well as RV's in the summer, and the occasional deer or coon, so be heads up. The road is very well maintained and potholes are virtually nonexistent.Tourism Opportunities
Along the route you have several small towns where there are many eating choices. Seafood is abundant, as you might imagine. If you're an ice cream lover, don't miss the little store at Lilliwaup. There are many state campgrounds, as well as a few private ones. The biker watering hole is the Geoduck Tavern at Dosewalips. There are some spots to shop in Hoodsport, and a few Native American shops along the route, but if shopping is your thrill, I'd suggest a different route. There is a small casino just east of Hoodsport.Motorcycle Road Additional info
- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Washington State Parks -Top Images
GJRonK
September 13, 2014
2629 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Even with the traffic, slow speeds, and often lack of places to stop along the way to look at the scenery, this is still a beautiful route. Often you are traveling as if in a tunnel as you can't see to the sides for the vegetation. It always seems so cool along this section of 101.
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jt_moeller
April 13, 2012
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
Good scenic views, a bit of traffic. There's a short spell of good curves, but it's a long commute to get there. Definitely a great road for cruisers, but not a whole lot of excitement.
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Guest
April 5, 2012
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
This route is a bit of a disappointment. The scenery is nice but other routes have better scenery. The curves are nothing to write home about and traffic could be annoying.
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