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: Camping is primitive but it's free and first-come. Toilets and picnic tables are available at each campsite. | : Camping is primitive but it's free and first-come. Toilets and picnic tables are available at each campsite. | ||
: The last campsite is Roaring Creek at the end of Keechelus Lake. | : The last campsite is Roaring Creek at the end of Keechelus Lake. | ||
Other camping options from west to east: | Other camping options from west to east: | ||
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;Overnight: Camping at '''[http://www.parks.wa.gov/278/Yakima-Sportsman Yakima Sportsman State Park]''' in camp site #43. Showers are available at the campsite. | ;Overnight: Camping at '''[http://www.parks.wa.gov/278/Yakima-Sportsman Yakima Sportsman State Park]''' in camp site #43. Showers are available at the campsite. | ||
=== Day 3: 9/27 Sunday === | === Day 3: 9/27 Sunday === | ||
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Plan: | Plan: | ||
* Be sure to get water in | * Be sure to get water in Yakima as it will be another ~50 miles before the next water stop and it will likely be hot and dry. | ||
* Pick up food for the night in Goldendale | * Pick up food for the night in Goldendale | ||
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;Overnight: Camping in [http://www.parks.wa.gov/543/Maryhill Maryhill State Park] (first come first served). Shower available. | ;Overnight: Camping in [http://www.parks.wa.gov/543/Maryhill Maryhill State Park] (first come first served). Shower available. | ||
;Other options: Peach Beach RV Park | ;Other options: Peach Beach RV Park | ||
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;Stay ('''to be reserved'''): [http://www.carsonhotspringresort.com/ Carson Hot Springs and SPA] | ;Stay ('''to be reserved'''): [http://www.carsonhotspringresort.com/ Carson Hot Springs and SPA] | ||
;Other options: [http://www.bonnevilleresort.com Bonneville Resort] | ;Other options: [http://www.bonnevilleresort.com Bonneville Resort] | ||
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* Breakfast/brunch in Stevenson (5-6 mi outside of Carson) | * Breakfast/brunch in Stevenson (5-6 mi outside of Carson) | ||
* Stop by Multnomah Falls (apparently the most visited natural site in Oregon) | * Stop by Multnomah Falls (apparently the most visited natural site in Oregon) | ||
* Beer at the Deschutes Brewery in Portland before getting the train! | |||
* Beer | |||
;Overnight: Seattle! Amtrak (Portland to Seattle); Ticketed already and leaves PDX at 18:50. | ;Overnight: Seattle! Amtrak (Portland to Seattle); Ticketed already and leaves PDX at 18:50. | ||
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== Resources and Links == | == Resources and Links == | ||
* [http://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/firemap.aspx Northwest Fire Locations] | * [http://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/firemap.aspx Northwest Fire Locations] | ||
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* | == To bring == | ||
* phone | |||
* wallet/cash | |||
* plastic bags | |||
* heat packs | |||
* first aid kit | |||
* laptop? | |||
=== Clothes === | |||
* pack towels x2 | |||
* cycling jerseys | |||
* cycling shorts | |||
* long tights | |||
* t-shirts | |||
* pants | |||
* underwear | |||
* wool socks | |||
* knee pads | |||
* normal shoes/flip flops | |||
* ?bug spray | |||
* ?sunscreen | |||
=== Bikes === | |||
* bike with racks and fenders and lights x2 | |||
* helmet x2 | |||
* locks x2 | |||
* alien tool | |||
* portable air pump | |||
* presta to schrader adapter (TBP) | |||
* ortlieb bags | |||
* extra tube | |||
* patch kit and tire levers | |||
* leathermap | |||
=== Camping === | |||
* tent | |||
* sleeping bag x2 | |||
* sleeping pad x2 | |||
* utensils x2 | |||
* cooking pot and mugs | |||
* stove | |||
* fuel | |||
* heatable food | |||
* headlights | |||
* toilet paper (TBP) | |||
* ground cloth (TBP) | |||
== Meals == | == Meals == | ||
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* Day 5: Lunch - cold lunch and/or snack at Multnomah Falls? | * Day 5: Lunch - cold lunch and/or snack at Multnomah Falls? | ||
* Day 5: Dinner - early dinner at Deschutes brew pub in Portland before train | * Day 5: Dinner - early dinner at Deschutes brew pub in Portland before train | ||