Event Route Maps
Detailed maps and information for all three route options
🟢 30-Mile South Prairie Route
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Route Details
Perfect for: Beginners, casual riders, or those seeking a relaxed pace
Terrain: Flat, paved trail with minimal elevation gain
Resources: Stops are marked on the Ride with GPS map
🍽️ Food & Refreshments
- Pioneer Crossing - Just East of E. Puyallup Trailhead - Safeway, Taco Bell, Starbucks
- Fika - Next to E. Puyallup Trailhead - Great coffee and food
- Pioneer Village Shopping - Mile 7 - Safeway, Subway, McDonald's
- Trailside Espresso - Mile 14.8 - Great coffee stand with seating
🚻 Restroom Facilities
- McMillan Trailhead - Mile 4.6
- Central Park - Mile 7.3
- Train Street Portable Restroom - Mile 7.5
- Pioneer Way Portable Restroom - Mile 10.1
- South Prairie Trailhead Restroom - Mile 14.9
🌟 Route Highlights
- Scenic Foothills Trail through Orting Valley
- Beautiful views of Mount Rainier (on clear days)
- Well-maintained paved surface
- Multiple rest stops and places to purchase water
- Family-friendly route with easy turnaround point
🟡 40-Mile Buckley Route
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Route Details
Perfect for: Experienced recreational riders looking for a moderate challenge
Terrain: Includes 4.3-mile railroad grade climb out of the valley up to Buckley
Resources: Stops are marked on the Ride with GPS map
🍽️ Food & Refreshments
- Pioneer Crossing - Just East of E. Puyallup Trailhead - Safeway, Taco Bell, Starbucks
- Fika - Next to E. Puyallup Trailhead - Great coffee and food
- Pioneer Village Shopping - Mile 7 - Safeway, Subway, McDonald's
- Trailside Espresso - Mile 14.8 - Great coffee stand with seating
- Raineir Fresh Market - Mile 19.4 - Great fresh produce and snacks across 112th from the top of the trail
🚻 Restroom Facilities
- McMillan Trailhead - Mile 4.6
- Central Park - Mile 7.3
- Train Street Portable Restroom - Mile 7.5
- Pioneer Way Portable Restroom - Mile 10.1
- South Prairie Trailhead Restroom - Mile 14.9
- Buckley Youth Center Restroom - Short distance off the route in Buckley
🌟 Route Highlights
- Very manageable climb with rewarding views
- Historic railroad grade with gentle, steady incline
- Beautiful forest and valley scenery
- New Spiketon Ditch Bridge
- Enjoyable descent back to the valley
🔴 63-Mile Metric Century Pinnacle Peak Route
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Route Details
Perfect for: Experienced cyclists seeking longer challenge and metric century achievement
Terrain: Buckley climb followed by road cycling around Enumclaw plateau to Pinnacle Peak Park
Resources: Stops are marked on the Ride with GPS map
🍽️ Food & Refreshments
- Pioneer Crossing - Just East of E. Puyallup Trailhead - Safeway, Taco Bell, Starbucks
- Fika - Next to E. Puyallup Trailhead - Great coffee and food
- Pioneer Village Shopping - Mile 7 - Safeway, Subway, McDonald's
- Trailside Espresso - Mile 14.8 - Great coffee stand with seating
- Raineir Fresh Market - Mile 19.4 - Great fresh produce and snacks across 112th from the top of the trail
- The Scoop Ice Cream Shop - Mile 23.4 - Ice cream and other treats
- Anchor House Coffee - Mile 23.4 - Cozy Neighborhood coffee shop
- The Cast Iron Queen - Mile 27 - Serving down home comfort food and snow cones. Closes at 3pm.
🚻 Restroom Facilities
- McMillan Trailhead - Mile 4.6
- Central Park - Mile 7.3
- Train Street Portable Restroom - Mile 7.5
- Pioneer Way Portable Restroom - Mile 10.1
- South Prairie Trailhead Restroom - Mile 14.9
- Buckley Youth Center Restroom - Short distance off the route in Buckley
- Warner Ave Restroom - Short distance off the route in Enumclaw
- Pinnacle Peak Park - Mile 31.4
🌟 Route Highlights
- Complete metric century (100km) distance
- New White River and Spiketon Ditch bridges
- Scenic roads around Pinnacle Peak
- Mix of trail and road cycling
- Very achievable metric century for experienced riders
General Route Information
🗺️ Navigation
All routes are well-marked and use the established Foothills Trail system.
- Foothills trail is very easy to follow
- Return points are easy to determine
- GPS files available for download
- Stops are marked on Ride with GPS
- Route leaders and sweepers can help with directions
🛡️Safety
While most of the routes are on dedicated Rails to Trails path, there are a fews things to keep in mind for safety.
- Foothills trail is very easy to follow
- Take it for granted that cars won't be alert at crossings
- Return points are easy to determine
- Roads to Pinnacle Peak Park usually have light traffic
- Route leaders and sweepers can help with directions
🚴♂️ Bike Requirements
Most bicycles in good working condition is suitable. E-bikes are welcome on all routes.
- Road bikes, hybrid bikes, and e-bikes all suitable
- Ensure brakes and tires are in good condition
- Helmet required for all participants
- Rear flashing lights recommended for safety
🎒 What to Bring
Essential items for a safe and enjoyable ride experience.
- Water bottles (Longest distance between water stops is less than 10 miles)
- Snacks and energy food
- Basic repair tools and spare tube
- There will be a mechanic at the start
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Identification and emergency contact info
📱 Technology
Stay connected and track your progress with these digital tools.
- Download RideWithGPS routes to your device
- Strava segments available for competitive riders
- Google Maps might not follow route
- Emergency contact numbers will be provided
👪 Shared Path
Foothill Trial is a Rails to Trails project. Expect a large number of pedestrians
- Always yield to pedestrians on shared paths and trails.
- A calm, friendly “On your left” or “Passing on your left” works well.
- E-bike riders must slow down and give them ample space.
- On crowded paths, reduce your speed and be patient.
- If riding with others, be mindful of blocking the path by riding side-by-side.
- Review the Bike Legal Bicycle Etiquette Guide
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