August 8-12, 2025
Seattle to the Sea Bikepacking Trip
Ride across the Olympic Peninsula on trails and backroads on this 190-mile car-free adventure.
About the Ride
Bike Camp: Seattle to the sea is a guided bikepacking trip across the Olympic Peninsula
AUGUST 8-12, 2025
SEATTLE TO LA PUSH, WA
Bike Camp is an opportunity to learn bikepacking essentials while traversing some of the most rugged and awe-inspiring landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Our inaugural event, the Seattle to the Sea Bikepacking Trip, takes you on a 190-mile, 4-day adventure across Washington’s stunning Olympic Peninsula, ending at the dramatic coastline of La Push. The route combines dirt roads, paved bike trails, and miles and miles of single track.
Event Details
Positive Planet Impact
Full Event Story
Ready to take your adventure to the next level? Introducing Bike Camp: a car-free bikepacking adventure.
What if your next cycling trip didn’t just take you to beautiful places but also equipped you with the skills to explore remote backroads, camp under the stars, and be completely self-sufficient?
Bike Camp is more than just a bike ride – it’s an opportunity to master bikepacking essentials while traversing some of the wildest and awe-inspiring landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Our inaugural event, the Seattle to the Sea Bikepacking Trip (August 8–12, 2025), takes you on a 190-mile, 4-day adventure across Washington’s stunning Olympic Peninsula, ending at the dramatic coastline of La Push.
Why You Can’t Miss This Bikepacking Adventure
Master Backcountry Bikepacking: Learn essential skills like ultralight packing, trail navigation, bike maintenance, and leave-no-trace camping. Our experienced guides will ensure you leave with the confidence to tackle future self-supported adventures.
Explore the Untamed Olympic Peninsula: Pedal through a breathtaking mix of paved bike paths, dirt forest service roads, and smooth single-track trails. You’ll ride through towering forests, along pristine rivers, and finish at Washington’s wild and rugged coastline.
Swim, Hike, and Surf – Adventure Beyond the Bike: It’s not just about the ride. Cool off in the sea, rivers, and lakes, hike coastal trails to secluded beaches, or even take a surf lesson before heading back to Seattle.
A True Backcountry Adventure – No Support Vehicles, Just You and the Wild
This is a new and different kind of Climate Ride event. You’ll carry all your gear on your bike, just like seasoned bike packers. Our guides will provide essential group gear like water filters, cooking supplies, and emergency communication devices, but you’ll be in charge of your own tent, sleeping bag, clothing, and bike gear. Don’t worry – you’ll learn everything you need to know along the way.
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Itinerary Overview
Itinerary subject to change, your Ride Guide will include full details.
Day 1
40 Miles, 3,500 feet of climbing, 2,500 feet of descent
We’ll kick off our adventure on the Seattle waterfront, where we’ll hop on a ferry across Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula. From there, we’ll ride along scenic trails and quiet backroads to Quilcene, WA, with a chance to take a refreshing swim in the Salish Sea before stocking up on snacks. Then, we’ll climb into the heart of the Olympic Mountains, where we’ll settle in and camp for the night.
Day 2
30 Miles, 5,000 feet of climbing, 4,000 feet of descent
Today’s ride takes us deep into the heart of the Olympic Mountains, where we’ll tackle smooth singletrack trails and unpaved forest service roads. We’ll climb along the edge of Mount Townsend, entering the Dungeness River watershed — a shorter ride, but one that highlights why the Dungeness is known as one of the steepest rivers in North America. After an exhilarating day, we’ll set up camp among towering cedar trees and lush ferns in the Olympic Rainforest, with a chance to cool off in the crisp, clear waters of the river.
Day 3
69 Miles, 5,500 feet of climbing, 5,900 feet of descent
Day 3 is our longest ride of the trip, but it rewards us with some of the most spectacular sections of trail along the entire route. We’ll descend from the mountains to sea level and ride the scenic Olympic Discovery Trail into Port Angeles. After lunch and a quick re-supply, we’ll tackle the Olympic Adventure Route — 25 miles of flowing singletrack that’s perfect for both mountain and gravel bikes.
Our day ends at the stunning shores of Lake Crescent, where the unbelievably blue water will be impossible to resist. After a long day in the saddle, a refreshing swim will be the perfect way to unwind before settling in at camp.
Day 4
51 Miles, 3,300 feet of climbing, 4,000 feet of descent
Our final day of riding follows scenic paved rail trails before one last dirt road climb near the coast. As we pass through Forks — the town made famous by the Twilight books — we’ll keep an eye out for any lurking vampires. The last stretch of our journey leads us to the breathtaking coastline at La Push, where we’ll celebrate our adventure with a big bonfire on the beach and one final night of camping under the stars.
Day 5
Optional Coastal Hike or Surf Session, then we’ll shuttle back to Seattle.
On our final morning, you’ll have two exciting options: hike along a stunning coastal beach in Olympic National Park or suit up for a refreshing surf session. After soaking up the beauty and adventure of the beach we worked so hard to reach, we’ll shuttle everyone back to Seattle. We’ll arrive around 5:00 PM with drop-off options either downtown or at SeaTac Airport.
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FAQs and More Info
What’s Included
- Pre-trip planning and guidance for packing
- Ferry fares for the trip
- Simple breakfasts and coffee each morning
- Trailside lunches
- Delicious dinners each evening
- All overnight camping fees
- Professional guides (who are also bike mechanics) and support
- Transportation back to Seattle or SeaTac after the ride
Not included:
- Bike rental
- Surfboard/wetsuit rentals
- Extra snacks or alcholic beverages
- Gratuities for guides
Getting to and from the Ride & Bike Rental
The Seattle is the starting and ending location for this trip which is easy to get to by plane, car or train. You’ll need to arrive to the Seattle Waterfront on day 1 of the trip with your bike packed and 90% ready to go. We’ll have time to assess all gear and ditch any unneccessary equipment before leaving on the ferry.
We will have more information on bike rentals for this trip in the future.
We’ll arrive back in Seattle by 5:00 PM on August 12, 2025. We recommend booking any flights out of SeaTac no earlier than 7:00 PM.
What type of bike should I bring and what are the roads like?
The ideal setup is a drop bar, rigid mountain bike with 2” tires, but a well-equipped gravel bike or a rigid 29’er mountain bike with fast-rolling tires will also do the trick. Disc brakes, tubeless tires and a wide range of gears for steep climbs and a loaded bike are also highly reccommended. With a mix of dirt and paved roads, non-technical, flowy, single-track trails, and the occational section of mud, puddles or sand, you’ll want a versatile bike that can take on the variety of surfaces we’ll encounter. You’ll also want a bike that can accommodate a frame bag, seat bag, handlebar roll, and potentially fork mounted bags or lightweight panniers.
Fundraising
Fueling Adventure and Supporting Trail Stewardship
The fundraising proceeds from Bike Camp: Seattle to the Sea will power Climate Ride’s new Bikepacking Education Program, designed to educate and inspire our growing network of adventure-seekers who are passionate about exploring remote landscapes by bicycle while treading lightly on the planet. Through this program, we equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to embark on self-supported adventures and foster a deeper connection to the natural world.
In addition, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be granted to local trails coalitions that build, maintain, and protect the very trails that make journeys like this possible. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring that public lands remain accessible, safe, and sustainable for future generations of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Note: This event does not feature beneficiary selection, allowing us to focus proceeds on supporting the Climate Ride Bikepacking Education Program and the dedicated organizations that safeguard the trails we cherish.
What Will I Need To Carry On My Bike?
You will be responsible for carrying the following gear:
- Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
- Rain gear, warm clothes, riding gear
- Personal toiletries
- Simple bike kit (multi-tool, pump, tube, tire irons)
- Daily lunches/riding snacks/breakfast. (These will be provided but you’ll need room on your bike to carry 2 days of food at a time) Note: there will 2 resupply opportunities along the route.
- Cup/bowl/spork for eating
- Headlamp
Our Guides will carry the following gear:
- Water filter
- Hand washing station
- Cooking stoves and fuel
- Cooking pots
- Basic mechanic kit and spare parts
- First aid supplies
- Emergency communication device (SPOT tracker or equivalent)
- Dinners
I Don’t Know If I Have The Right Gear, Can I Do This?
Yes, our team will provide support ot make sure you are equipped to take on this adventure. We’ll have resources and pre-trip meetings available to all participants to ensure you are prepared for a 4 day ride across the Olympic Peninsula. While some camping gear may not be adequate for a trip like this, we’ll provide options, reccommendations, and sometimes even discounts on gear suitable for this ride.
Will There Be A Vehicle That Can Carry My Gear or Shuttle Me if I Get Tired?
No, this is a guided, but unsupported trip. Once we depart the ferry from Seattle, You’ll be responsible for getting you, your bike and your camping gear to the end of the route in La Push, WA and there will not be a support vehicle.
Is There A Hotel Option, Or Can My Friend Or Partner Follow Along In Our Van/RV?
No. This is not possible on this event.
Fundraising and Transfer Deadlines | Important Dates
Fundraising Deadlines:
| $500 to be raised by: | 5/8/2025 |
| $900 to be raised by: | 6/5/2025 |
| Transfer Deadline: | 6/5/2025 |
| $1800 to be raised by | 7/8/2025 |
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