HomeDestinationsUnited StatesWashingtonPort Townsend to Chinook - Coastal Cycle
Moderate
Cycling
🇺🇸 United States
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: US-WA-15

Port Townsend to Chinook - Coastal Cycle

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon12 October 2010

Coastal cycling route through Washington's scenic lowlands. Mixed surfaces with gentle gradients, suitable for gravel bikes or robust touring cycles. Enjoy diverse landscapes.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure bike is in good condition; carry repair kit, water. Wear helmet and high-visibility gear. Be aware of coastal weather changes.

Weather check

At Start
6m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

48.1124, -122.7607

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 48.1124, -122.7607 @ 6m

Quick Stats

Distance
375.58 km
Type
Cycling Sector
Elevation Range
0m - 70m
Max Elevation
70 m
Max Gradient
7.1%
15.9%

Highlights

  • Fort Worden State Park
  • Cape Disappointment Lighthouse

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+120 m

Total Descent

-128 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
0.7

0.7

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.69

1.69

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)98%
Moderate (3-8%)2%
Steep (>8%)1%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved93%
Unpaved7%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
93%
Dirt Track
7%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 48

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 46.146030
MAX LAT: 48.112591
MIN LON: -123.413147
MAX LON: -122.609741

Point Spacing: 75.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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