WABDR Washington Backcountry Discovery Routes - Section 5 - Lake Chelan To Conconully

http://ridebdr.com/WABDR Section 5 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Chelan To Conconully - 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 passes Black Canyon Creek and skirts Fox Peak before descending the Gold Creek Valley to the Methow River and Hwy 153. Heading north on Hwy 153 riders will pass the one-store town and gas pump in Carlton before heading east on Benson Creek Road. The path heads up past Thrapp Mountain and Woody Mountain before dropping down into the valley to Hwy 20. After a short highway section riders are back on dirt heading north on scenic Loup Loup Canyon Road in the Loup Loup State Forest. The steep Ruby Grade descends toward a site where the mining town of Ruby once existed. A sign at the site describes a bustling mining community that was the center of commerce in the Okanogan area until the market for silver collapsed in 1892. Gravel and paved roads take riders to the one-store town and gas pump in Conconully. In addition to the store, there are lakes and a state park in the area. For WABDR Maps, DVD, Decals and more visit https://touratech-usa.com/Adventure-Motorcycle-Travel?a=61 For more information please visit the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route website at http://ridebdr.com/WABDR Produced by Sterling Noren - ©2011 - Noren Films