• What To Do
  • Biking

    While the options are seemingly endless, Allegro Cyclery continues to build a catalog of Walla Walla Valley Gravel Bike Routes ready for you to explore. Their Ride with GPS collection is robust. They also indicate difficulty in an effort to assist all skill levels find a ride within their comfort level.

• What To Expect

  In the spring, the sprouting fields are so deliciously green, and, as summer fades, the golden hues of a bountiful harvest really steal the show. As magical as that seasonal promise of routine and tradition truly is, it also means there are some really, really big farm equipment on the road. The share-the-road mantra is next level in the Walla Walla Valley.
  
  This warning is not to deter your inner cyclist, but rather prepare you for the fact that during certain parts of the year, wheat that was casually blowing with the breeze finds itself in the back of a large truck going at least 35 miles an hour. As someone who can put harvest driver on her resume, I implore you to realize that it is incredibly hard to ask a fully loaded truck to respond in a timely fashion.

• When To Go

  Riding the roads less traveled throughout the Walla Walla Valley is a four-season sport. If you are local, grab your helmet anytime the mood strikes you. With an average rainfall hovering around 20 inches per year, that leaves hundreds of dry, sunny days to ride. Always consult the weather report to avoid triple digit heat without appropriate access to hydration.

• How To Get There

  We love to collaborate with fellow outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Many thanks to Allegro Cyclery for curating these routes. Consider downloading the Ride With GPS application (app) to access a shared tour, event, or route. Creating a login will allow users to sync rides, track your ride, and enable sharing, among other features. All routes presented are built with the Ride With GPS application to track elevation gain & distance, create cuesheets, and offer offline tools. Locals and tourists alike will appreciate the attention to detail, and if you create a loop you would like to share, let us know.

Please do not solely rely on Google Maps as their route might not always reflect what is maintained.

• Your Public Lands

  Walla Walla County

• Distance:

  Within 1.5 Hours

• Difficulty Level:

  Day Tripper, Adventurer, Mountaineer

• Seasons:

  Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

• Pets:

  No

• Reservations:

  N/A

• ADA:

  No

• Multi-Use:

  Yes

• Motorized Vehicles :

  Yes

• Fees

  None

• Permits

  None

• Regulations

  The State of Washington considers those on a bicycle a vulnerable user of a public way. Washington does not mandate helmets, but please wear a helmet. The state does not define which lane riders use, but if slower than the flow of traffic, ride as far to the right as possible. Perhaps of most use is the vehicle detection error law that allows riders to proceed through a traffic signal if that signal fails to respond to the rider. For more light reading, visit the Washington State Legislature website on the Revised Code of Washington, specifically Chapter 46.61.760. In Oregon, similar laws apply, although helmets are required under the age of sixteen. Remember, bicycles are considered vehicles, and it is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence.

• Amenities

  There are no public restrooms along the routes. Make sure to set out on the ride with ample water supply.