CHELAN TO CONCONULLY – 163 MILES

The route ascends north from Lake Chelan past the Echo Valley Ski Area toward Cooper Mountain, a 5,867-foot summit with stunning views. The route then ridgecrest of the Methow Mountains before descending toward Lake Chelan again. This stretch is filled with epic views of the lake and eventually reaches the remote South Navarre Campground. After cresting the same mountain range again, the route gradually descends into the Methow River valley. Just before reaching the river and Highway 153, the route turns west on more dirt roads and finally descends Poorman Creek Road into the town of Twisp on Highway 20. The next stretch has a wide variety of roads, from wide dirt and narrow pavement to unmaintained 2-track and deep silt roads. Eventually, you reach Highway 20 and meander into the scenic Loup Loup area. Look for the massive China Wall, which is in the forest just east of the road. The final descent is a steep, loose one on Ruby Grade, and a bit more pavement leads you to the small town of Conconully. Be sure to fuel up your motorcycle in Twisp, as the fuel pumps in Conconully are not working currently.