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By Guest (0 McR Points)
on Sep 30, 2006
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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
Guest
January 10, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is a nice ride. I made the ride in mid-November. There was not a lot of traffic to contend with then. If you live in the Tacoma area it is a fun ride to go up Hwy 3 to the hood canal bridge and just make a good loop down to Olympia and back to Tacoma. I recommend this ride to anyone who wants to take a 5 to 6 hour trip.
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Guest
June 17, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I agree, this is a wonderful ride, as long as it's not raining. The only real issue is that during the summer there is lots of traffic. Due to this reason, it's not the best for a sportbike, but great for a cruiser.
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sproulx
November 17, 2020
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Rode it many years ago in 2004 on my first long trip.
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