For flat, sparsely traveled country roads one of the Northwest's
best cycling locations is outside of North Bend at the base of Mt. Si.
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The roads weave in and out of the base of the mountain
offering spectacular views of the surrounding area.
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Ride start is downtown North Bend which has some nice
after ride social gathering spots like the Twin Peaks Cafe.
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We start by going east around the south end of Mt. Si,
then we back up and go north along the mountain's western side.
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This takes us to secluded Ernie's Grove from where we can take
old logging roads to Snoqualmie Falls.
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Along the way we pass a few lama farms but most of the area
is wooded with only a few homes along the roads.
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This area is called the Upper Snoqualmie Valley
which supplies water to the falls and lower river valley.
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After a quick stop to watch the water going over the falls
riders make a bee line back to North Bend to the Twin Peaks Cafe.
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The cafe is noted for it's Cherry Pie along with good service
and a friendly atmosphere - a nice way to end a fun day of cycling.
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