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Route 8

This PEV route follows a smooth, steady road that rises gradually as it carries you toward the foothills bordering Olympic National Park. It’s an easygoing ride with gentle inclines, surrounded by quiet forest and open views. Midway through, you can branch off for a rewarding detour up to Mount Pleasant, where the climb leads to wide, peaceful vistas before dropping back down to rejoin the main path.

Distance 13.0 miles
Elevation ▲1319 ▼1322
Duration 1:00 hour
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Difficulty ★★☆☆☆

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Ediz Hook

This easy cruise follows the Discovery Trail into downtown Port Angeles, rolling past the marina and the paper mill before heading out along the spit road. The ride finishes at Harborview Park with open views and a relaxed coastal vibe. Perfect for a smooth, scenic outing.

Distance 12.1 miles
Elevation ▲174 ▼171
Duration 1:00 hour
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Difficulty ★★☆☆☆

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Elwha Bridge

This route follows the Discovery Trail from Port Angeles to the Elwha Bridge, mixing coastal views with quiet forest sections. Light traffic keeps the ride relaxed, and the moderate difficulty makes it a smooth, steady outing. It’s a refreshing two-hour trip with gentle climbs and comfortable pacing.

Distance 28.0 miles
Elevation ▲974 ▼915
Duration 2:00 hours
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Difficulty ★★★☆☆

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Little River Canyon

This exciting route starts in downtown Port Angeles and climbs steadily past the Olympic National Park Visitor Center before heading up Hurricane Ridge Road. Just before the park entrance, it turns onto Little River Road, leading into a solid gravel stretch with plenty of potholes and rugged canyon vibes. There’s an optional stop at the Foothills Multi Trailhead for some offroad fun in the surrounding hills. The ride then continues toward Black Diamond Road, finishing with a smooth downhill coast all the way back into town.

Distance 21.0 miles
Elevation ▲1985 ▼1982
Duration 2:00 hours
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Difficulty ★★★★☆

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Cascade Rocks

This thrilling PEV route starts from downtown Port Angeles and climbs steadily toward the Olympic National Forest on Black Diamond Road, following paved roads that transition into winding paths flanked by dense evergreens and rugged foothills. The gradual ascent offers sweeping views the area, with a key stop at the trailhead for offroad exploration amid rocky outcrops and alpine meadows. The return descent via Hurricane Ridge Road provides exhilarating downhill flow back to town, blending smooth pavement with light gravel sections for an adventurous yet accessible ride.

Distance 32.0 miles
Elevation ▲3159 ▼3159
Duration 3:00 hours
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Difficulty ★★★★☆

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Blyn Longhaul

This long distance mash route starts in downtown Port Angeles and rolls east along the Discovery Trail, hugging the Pacific coast before passing through Crane and Sequim. The path mixes smooth pavement with light offroad sections and short stretches of road, but overall stays comfortable and steady. It continues all the way to the Longhouse Deli in Blyn on the tribal reservation, a perfect stop packed with great food options available day and night. Charging is easy too, with a midway spot at the Nature Center on the trail and another at the Longhouse, making the whole adventure relaxed and well supported.

Distance 55.0 miles
Elevation ▲1713 ▼1713
Duration 4:00 hours
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Difficulty ★★★☆☆

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Point Angeles Beach

This ride follows the Discovery Trail through downtown Port Angeles and past the pier, then rolls by the marina before continuing along quiet trail sections. From there, it shifts onto winding roads toward the Elwha Reserve and Point Angeles Beach, with smooth ups and downs that make the cruise lively but relaxed. The return loop passes by the casino, wrapping up a scenic and varied coastal route.

Distance 19.2 miles
Elevation ▲728 ▼728
Duration 2:00 hours
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Point Angeles Beach

This ride follows the Discovery Trail through downtown Port Angeles and past the pier, then rolls by the marina before continuing along quiet trail sections. From there, it shifts onto winding roads toward the Elwha Reserve and Point Angeles Beach, with smooth ups and downs that make the cruise lively but relaxed. The return loop passes by the casino, wrapping up a scenic and varied coastal route.

Distance 19.2 miles
Elevation ▲728 ▼728
Duration 2:00 hours
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Difficulty ★★★☆☆

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Lake Crescent Scenic Adventure

This scenic route runs from Port Angeles to the far end of Lake Crescent at Fairholme Campground. It follows a quiet, PEV friendly path with a focus on scenic riding, low traffic roads, and access to charging at nearby businesses and stops along the way.

The ride leans on the Olympic Discovery Trail where possible before continuing west toward Lake Crescent then along the north shore on the Spruce Railroad Trail. It is a beautiful short to midrange stretch with some road travel needed around natural obstacles, ending at Fairholme Campground at the lake’s far end.

Distance 35.4 miles
Elevation ▲2657 ▼2070
Duration Varies
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Difficulty ★★★★☆

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Port Angeles to Mora Beach

This scenic section runs from Port Angeles to Mora Beach in La Push and is designed for EUCs, bikes, and other PEVs. It stays off busy roads as much as possible, with charging opportunities at local businesses, restaurants, and EV chargers along the way.

The route follows the Olympic Discovery Trail where possible, then heads into the wilderness past Lake Crescent and along the Sol Duc River corridor before continuing to Forks and down to La Push. Some Highway 101 travel is unavoidable due to the terrain and natural barriers, but the overall route is built to keep the ride quiet, scenic, and adventure-focused.

Distance 82.0 miles
Elevation ▲4022 ▼4009
Duration Varies
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Difficulty ★★★★☆

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Olympic Peninsula Traverse

This many day route covers about 150 miles across the Olympic Peninsula and is built for EUCs, bikes, and other PEVs. It avoids highways and busy roads as much as possible, with charging planned at restaurants, businesses, and EV chargers along the way.

Starting at the Kingston Ferry Terminal, the route heads through Port Gamble and over Hood Canal before passing Discovery Bay and joining the Olympic Discovery Trail and Miller Peninsula. From there it continues through Blyn, past the Longhouse, and on through Sequim before following the ODT to Port Angeles. The route then pushes into the wilderness past Lake Crescent, continues along the scenic Sol Duc River corridor to Sappho, then on to Forks and finally down to La Push for a true multi-day adventure.

Distance 150 miles
Elevation ▲8323 ▼8333
Duration Varies
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Difficulty ★★★★★

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Seattle Saturday Night Rideout

The Seattle Saturday Night Rideout is a popular fast paced, large group ride for experienced riders, meeting every Saturday at Gas Works Park. The route kicks off with a warm up along the South Ship Canal Trail before a group photo stop at MOHAI. It then carves through the Seattle Center and International Fountain for a quick spin, followed by a brief, energetic takeover of Westlake Center Plaza. The pace picks up with a thrilling ride through Downtown Seattle, then flying by Lumen Field for a strict 30 minute charging and hang out stop before hitting the Alaskan Way waterfront for a harbor cruise blast. The group flows by Pier 70 and onto the Elliott Bay Trail, passing the Balmer Train Yard for a vibe check. The final push includes a climb to the epic skyline view from Kite Hill, finishing back at Gas Works Park under the city lights.

Distance 16.0 miles
Elevation ▲354 ▼354
Duration 3:00 hours
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Difficulty ★★★★★

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