overview

The Olympic Gravel Circumnavigation is a roughly 450-mile bikepacking route that loops the majestic Olympic Mountain Range in Washington State. The rivers are wild and the roads forgotten. 

The Terrain: Remote and Rugged

Navigate diverse ecologies and climate zones sculpted by the unique geology of the Pacific Northwest. Old-growth montane forests become managed timber land then transition into temperate rainforests which eventually yield to rain shadows. Glacier-carved valleys climb to rugged divides as ancient rivers wash away the mountains to sea. Massive climbs, epic singletrack, waterfront trails, and more.

The Olympic Peninsula is rugged and sparsely populated outside of a few towns, providing a sense of solitude and remoteness uncommon in Western Washington.

Conditions and Climate

The epic storms that batter this region all winter are legendary, but locals know summertime's weather is generally idyllic. A typical day in July is 70-80°F, sunny, with a light breeze. While many parts of the country deal with oppressive summer heat or humidity the Olympic Peninsula is usually mild and pleasant. Should your trip be blessed with rain the multitude of mosses will glow and and put on a display of every imaginable shade of green.

OGC can be ridden as soon as the 3000' passes are melted out which is typically late in May. Consider this route June thru October, with July-August providing consistently stellar weather, and  September-October delivering incredible autumn color.