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dandxrman
The last stretch of Middle Waddell is a blast. Great sections of forest shaded trail were the norm all day. This was turning out to be a great day of riding.

Looking back in the direction I just came from. The MW loop dumps out here on C-9000.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:33:00 -0700

dandxrman
Looking back in the direction I just came from. The MW loop dumps out here on C-9000.

The C-9000 & C-9300 intersection.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:56 -0700

dandxrman
The C-9000 & C-9300 intersection.

Finally got bored and started to head up the hill.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:52 -0700

dandxrman
Finally got bored and started to head up the hill.

We started at each other for a minute or two. Didn't seem to mind me hanging out.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:48 -0700

dandxrman
We started at each other for a minute or two. Didn't seem to mind me hanging out.

Stopped here on Middle Waddell Loop to have a staring contest. Look real close and you can see.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:44 -0700

dandxrman
Stopped here on Middle Waddell Loop to have a staring contest. Look real close and you can see.

Oh Yeah, This just happened to be the reason I stopped. One of my favorite pics of the day.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:39 -0700

dandxrman
Oh Yeah, This just happened to be the reason I stopped. One of my favorite pics of the day.

I'm sure you can guess what they ride. Turned out to be nice folks.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:36 -0700

dandxrman
I'm sure you can guess what they ride. Turned out to be nice folks.

Resting where North Rim #1 meets the Middle Waddell Loop.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:30 -0700

dandxrman
Resting where North Rim #1 meets the Middle Waddell Loop.

A quick look up the creek.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:29 -0700

dandxrman
A quick look up the creek.

This washout near Camp Four Creek. I was able to traverse this as well and continue on.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:23 -0700

dandxrman
This washout near Camp Four Creek. I was able to traverse this as well and continue on.

Another washout on this trail, but a small reroute exists above it.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:18 -0700

dandxrman
Another washout on this trail, but a small reroute exists above it.

Taking the North Rim #1 trail

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:14 -0700

dandxrman
Taking the North Rim #1 trail

I think these trees directly above it are lodged in there and keeping it from getting slammed with washout and downfall.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:12 -0700

dandxrman
I think these trees directly above it are lodged in there and keeping it from getting slammed with washout and downfall.

The bridge over Noschka Creek. It was surprising that this bridge did not get washed out.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:08 -0700

dandxrman
The bridge over Noschka Creek. It was surprising that this bridge did not get washed out.

A bit rutted, but not that bad actually. I had heard the trails were in horrible shape. But this was not as bad as I thought it would be.-

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:04 -0700

dandxrman
A bit rutted, but not that bad actually. I had heard the trails were in horrible shape. But this was not as bad as I thought it would be.-

On the way down to C-8200 from the MMP loop. The plan was to head to the North Rim #1 and then take the Middle Waddell loop back to the truck.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:32:00 -0700

dandxrman
On the way down to C-8200 from the MMP loop. The plan was to head to the North Rim #1 and then take the Middle Waddell loop back to the truck.

I hopped back out on the C-4000 and backtracked to the Mount Molly Loop, then all the way back to C-7000 Rd. Here is a shot looking above Waddell Creek Valley. Didn't have the shudder window ...

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:55 -0700

dandxrman
I hopped back out on the C-4000 and backtracked to the Mount Molly Loop, then all the way back to C-7000 Rd. Here is a shot looking above Waddell Creek Valley. Didn't have the shudder window ...

Another great section of trail. MMP #3 heading toward the C-8000 Rd.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:52 -0700

dandxrman
Another great section of trail. MMP #3 heading toward the C-8000 Rd.

It carved a huge channel all the way down the mountain.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:48 -0700

dandxrman
It carved a huge channel all the way down the mountain.

The water channel at the top caused the whole side to collapse.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:44 -0700

dandxrman
The water channel at the top caused the whole side to collapse.

This trail would be short lived as I encountered this huge washout. Had to turn around.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:40 -0700

dandxrman
This trail would be short lived as I encountered this huge washout. Had to turn around.

MMP #3 just before it intersects the C-4000.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:36 -0700

dandxrman
MMP #3 just before it intersects the C-4000.

Mount Molly #3 is a great trail. Here are some leftover signs from last months Enduro that rode through this section.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:33 -0700

dandxrman
Mount Molly #3 is a great trail. Here are some leftover signs from last months Enduro that rode through this section.

Another Mtn Biker using his bike to hold up the sign. The mtn biking crowd seems to like the motorized trails. Probably because of the elevation changes.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:29 -0700

dandxrman
Another Mtn Biker using his bike to hold up the sign. The mtn biking crowd seems to like the motorized trails. Probably because of the elevation changes.

The #30 trail intersects Mount Molly Porter #3. This is a different trail than the MMP loop. The intent was to start heading towards Rock Candy.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:25 -0700

dandxrman
The #30 trail intersects Mount Molly Porter #3. This is a different trail than the MMP loop. The intent was to start heading towards Rock Candy.

After leaving the towers I headed around Larch Mountain via the #30 trail.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:22 -0700

dandxrman
After leaving the towers I headed around Larch Mountain via the #30 trail.

The destination for going this route was Capitol Peak. Here looking to the North East.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:18 -0700

dandxrman
The destination for going this route was Capitol Peak. Here looking to the North East.

The radio towers on Capitol Peak.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:15 -0700

dandxrman
The radio towers on Capitol Peak.

After crossing the C-7200 the MMP moves back into shaded forest. It was nice and cool through all of these sections.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:12 -0700

dandxrman
After crossing the C-7200 the MMP moves back into shaded forest. It was nice and cool through all of these sections.

The view from the ledge.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:09 -0700

dandxrman
The view from the ledge.

This was the 2nd group of mtn bikers I had passed. They like to drive to the top of the C-line and then take the trail down to the bottom of the mountain.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:06 -0700

dandxrman
This was the 2nd group of mtn bikers I had passed. They like to drive to the top of the C-line and then take the trail down to the bottom of the mountain.

Riding along the clear cut of the MMP loop. Just before C-7200 rd.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:31:03 -0700

dandxrman
Riding along the clear cut of the MMP loop. Just before C-7200 rd.

Thanks to whoever cut back the brush on the MMP trail.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:59 -0700

dandxrman
Thanks to whoever cut back the brush on the MMP trail.

Some new signage has been put up. The beginning of the Mount Molly Porter loop.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:56 -0700

dandxrman
Some new signage has been put up. The beginning of the Mount Molly Porter loop.

You eventually hop back on the trail about a 1/4 mile before the D-4000 intersects the C mainline.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:52 -0700

dandxrman
You eventually hop back on the trail about a 1/4 mile before the D-4000 intersects the C mainline.

Trail #40 as it runs along side the C-Line.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:51 -0700

dandxrman
Trail #40 as it runs along side the C-Line.

Trail #40 has a re-route due to more washout damage. The reroute dumps you out on the D-4000 Road.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:44 -0700

dandxrman
Trail #40 has a re-route due to more washout damage. The reroute dumps you out on the D-4000 Road.

The re-route signs are posted in various spots on the D-4000.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:36 -0700

dandxrman
The re-route signs are posted in various spots on the D-4000.

Cross the creek and hop the log and then you can continue on.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:33 -0700

dandxrman
Cross the creek and hop the log and then you can continue on.

100 feet down from the bridge washout is a spot to cross the creek.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:29 -0700

dandxrman
100 feet down from the bridge washout is a spot to cross the creek.

Directly below Waddell Campground. The bridge crossing the creek got taken out. There it is sitting on the bank.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:26 -0700

dandxrman
Directly below Waddell Campground. The bridge crossing the creek got taken out. There it is sitting on the bank.

Ok, We are off and running on trail #40.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:30:22 -0700

dandxrman
Ok, We are off and running on trail #40.

After doing 30 miles of pavement I finally make it back to the Safeway in Enumclaw at 9:15 pm. 170 miles in the books.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:01:09 -0700

dandxrman
After doing 30 miles of pavement I finally make it back to the Safeway in Enumclaw at 9:15 pm. 170 miles in the books.

We headed back over to the Greenwater side once again via the Jeep trail and some gravel road sections near Pyramid Pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:01:06 -0700

dandxrman
We headed back over to the Greenwater side once again via the Jeep trail and some gravel road sections near Pyramid Pass.

Gotta take this picture of the KLR up at the top of Naches Pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:59 -0700

dandxrman
Gotta take this picture of the KLR up at the top of Naches Pass.

My bike resting by the side of the road on Fr 19.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:56 -0700

dandxrman
My bike resting by the side of the road on Fr 19.

We stopped here along Fr 19 to take a pic of the river.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:48 -0700

dandxrman
We stopped here along Fr 19 to take a pic of the river.

The river pic as promised.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:46 -0700

dandxrman
The river pic as promised.

Back down on Hwy 410. Getting ready to do some pavement and head for home.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:42 -0700

dandxrman
Back down on Hwy 410. Getting ready to do some pavement and head for home.

The 696 empties out back on Fr 1600 which we followed back down to Fr 1706.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:37 -0700

dandxrman
The 696 empties out back on Fr 1600 which we followed back down to Fr 1706.

Toward the end of 696 is this great meadow and an awesome view to the north.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:32 -0700

dandxrman
Toward the end of 696 is this great meadow and an awesome view to the north.

The further we went the more rocky it got. It was a challenging trail for my KLR / street tire setup.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:27 -0700

dandxrman
The further we went the more rocky it got. It was a challenging trail for my KLR / street tire setup.

This was mostly a down hill ride. Some good sections early on.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:24 -0700

dandxrman
This was mostly a down hill ride. Some good sections early on.

At the end of 1600 is the start of the 696 Jeep trail.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:20 -0700

dandxrman
At the end of 1600 is the start of the 696 Jeep trail.

Still some snow at the high elevations. We were above 6000ft here.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:18 -0700

dandxrman
Still some snow at the high elevations. We were above 6000ft here.

From Little Bald Mtn we follow FR 1600. Here is Brent leading the way.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:13 -0700

dandxrman
From Little Bald Mtn we follow FR 1600. Here is Brent leading the way.

In addition to the great views there are communication towers and a warming hut.

nobody@smugmug.com (dandxrman) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:10 -0700

dandxrman
In addition to the great views there are communication towers and a warming hut.