Day 1
2025 Palouse to Cascades
Super Epic Mega Awesome
Biking High Adventure

Launch Day

Date: August 9-14, 2025

Our first day of High Adventure started out on the Homestead Valley Trailhead just past North Bend.  The Trailhead to the Palouse to Cascades Trail was steep and many of us questioned why we signed up to ride 200 miles across Washington State.  

Our first leg to the Hyak Tunnel was a light uphill climb.  We passed over several bridges and warmed up our legs as they pushed us higher and higher to Snoqualmie pass.

The second leg of Day 1 included a nice 2.3 miles ride though the Hyak Tunnel.  It was much cooler than the first leg and the smooth and flat surface was wonderful to ride on after spending the morning going uphill.  We stopped just past the tunnel at the Hyak Trailhead for a SAG Wagon Supported water refill with snacks.

Leg three of Day 1 had a light downhill grade.  This allowed for a must faster and enjoyable ride to Lake Easton where we would camp for the night.  We rode through Easton before we got to camp and discovered that the general store and burger joint were closed down.

After a quick swim in the lake, we had a nice dinner and camped for the night. 

What a great start to our adventure.  We have 5 days left. 

Riding was much easier on the way down from Hyak.  The downhill grade made riding easier, faster, and cooler with the increased airflow. 

We apparently weren't done with tunnels yet.  This one was darker than you would think, especially if you didn't remove your sunglasses.