Sea to Sound Day 2
Day Two: Elwha River to Carrie Blake Park
Our second day, Saturday, August 24th, kicks off at 10 AM and covers about 27 miles. There will be a registration table at the start of the day where the ODT (Olympic Discovery Trail) crosses the Elwha River. However, because it’s a longer day, we will also have a registration/pickup table at the beginning of the Port Angeles waterfront section, which is right next to the Red Lion Hotel. You’ll be able to pick up your bib and Sea to Sound gear at either location. There will be aid stations and shuttle return points at ~5-mile increments.
Riding the whole day? Read this…
Day two of 2023
If you plan to ride/run/roll the entire 27 miles we suggest you park at Carrie Blake Park, near the soccer fields at Albert Haller Playfield (500 N Blake Ave, Sequim, WA 98382) and catch our shuttle to the beginning of the route. This way your ride will be waiting for you at completion. Easier for you and easier for us! Our last shuttle will leave Carrie Blake Park at 8:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early.
Interested in only riding a section? This part is for you…
If you plan to do less than 27 miles, we recommend you still park at Carrie Blake Park, you will then be shuttled to the beginning of the route where you can begin the ride. We will then have shuttle support at every aid station that will continue to shuttle you along the route and ultimately to your vehicle.
Other things of note…
The 5 miles between Strait View Drive Trailhead and Siebert Creek are quite hilly and have a somewhat rough, chip sealed surface. It can really drain the batteries. Some folks opt to drive or get shuttled to a residence on Lewis Road, where you can sit and charge up in an outdoor charging space for about 30 to 45 minutes until the other participants make it through the rough hilly stuff. If this is something you’re interested in, please contact us. Otherwise, you can pick up again at the crossroad of the Olympic Discovery Trail and Lewis Road. This is aid station number four.
You can view the route for day two here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42382380
Don’t forget your water bottle! We will have water bottle filling stations along the way to reduce the use of single-use plastic.
We will offer lunch to those interested at the second aid station of the day, about 15 miles in. It likely will be after 1 PM. There will be a variety of sandwiches and other options.
Many of the wheelchairs will stay together as a group and travel around 5 mph. The aid stations will be closed down soon after they are passed by this group.
At each aid station there will be snacks, water, an EMT, ADA restroom, hand sanitizer, a mechanic and shuttle support.
If you lose anything during the ride please visit our "lost and found" at the merch table during lunch and at the finish.
Please check the forecast for the day and be prepared for the weather. We will have ponchos just in case!
Sea to Sound will be over at 6:30 PM on this day.
Looking for something to do afterward?
We will have food available at Carrie Blake Park at the completion of the day. We will mainly be offering burgers and hotdogs. There will be vegetarian options and accommodations for those who are gluten-free. A couple side dishes will also be available. It should be a great opportunity to relax, commiserate with the other riders and reflect on the day.
Some extra fun...
This year we are adding a scavenger hunt for a little extra fun! If you would like to participate, please download the Scavos app at https://play.scavos.com/QEHQ-BLEM and join our Scaventure using invite code: QEHQ-BLEM.
Do you need extra support?
We want everyone to do as much of the trail as possible. Please let us know ahead of time if there are any special needs that we can attend to.
Volunteers will be on the course and ready to push if needed. This could be for a power wheelchair that’s run out of batteries, or manual chair user who would just like a little break.
Finally, if you have any other concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask. We are here to accommodate everyone and ensure you have a good time.
The first 8 miles are smooth sailing, except for the bumps after Hill St.
Those hills are STEEP! We recommend wheelchair users get shuttled from the Strait View Drive Trailhead to Lewis Road.