Foothills Trail - Puyallup to Buckley (with Lunch at Wally's Drive In)

Let's meet at the Foothills Trail East Puyallup Trail Head Parking Lot. Be there, ready to go at the time listed above. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

This ride is a 20 mile out-and-back ride (40 miles total) on the scenic Foothills Trail that starts at the East Puyallup Trail Head and ends at Wally's Drive In at Buckley.  This is a mostly flat ride with a slight bit of climbing as we head up the hill into Buckley (so that you feel that you have earned whatever treat you decide to purchase at Wally's).  Weather should be sunny, but dress in layers as the trail can be cool in the shade.     

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will stay together. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

Restrooms are available at the start. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at Wally's Drive In (20 miles or the half-way point of the ride.  Bring snacks or money to purchase burgers, milkshakes, or whatever tickles your palate at Wally's.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

We hope you can join us!