Trail Description:
Northern Exposure offers a wide variety of challenges and rewards. From fire roads to sandy singletrack to slick rock, there is something for everyone. This ride is rated as advanced because of its length and some of the technical down hills. I found myself on the edge of disaster a couple of times. You will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and unbelievably quiet once you are into the valley. One of my favorite rides.
How to get there:
From Seattle go East on I-90 for 79 miles to the Roslyn/Salmon La Sac Exit. At the end of the off ramp take a left (north) and follow road about 2 miles to hwy. 903 and turn left toward town. Follow 903 into town (turns into N. First Street) and take a left at the main intersection (East Pennsylvania). On the corner is the famous Brick Tavern where much of the hit show Northern Exposure was filmed. Remember the older guy who owned the bar and had the hot young babe as his wife? On your right about a block up you will see the now famous Roslyn Cafe mural of the moose. Park your car in the free public lot just on the other side of the Roslyn Cafe and just before Fourth Street. There are two port-a-potties in the gravel lot. A large sign declares a company called Ridaturd owns them. Seriously! I am not joking about this. Across the street is the Roslyn Brewing Company and there is a little red shack that is the mining museum complete with a fire signal from 1888.
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| Posted by: Lal on 2/22/2012 |
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Jay, I didn't uradnstend much of what you wrote, but I sure can tell that it was a fabulous experience and you had a blast! I'm so glad. Can you get a summer job there?
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| Posted by: Woody on 5/28/2002 |
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Road on Monday. Logging has obliterated the trail in areas but there is still some good single track down hill. To get to the trail that leads to Slickrock get to the top by the "BIG ROCK"
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| Posted by: Aaron Goss on 11/27/2001 |
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Did this trail just befor snow hit in mid November. Very Fun! There has been some logging obliterating the trail in John Zilly's Book. However, We found the Slickrock and had a good time. Got lost again on the way out and had to jam down the nearest logging road or be stuck in the woods after dark. Ended up just north of Ronald, then 2 miles on pavement back to the trail head. You can see pics on my website www.RideYourBike.com
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| Posted by: Dan’O on 6/7/2000 |
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It's not a friken moose it's a Camal.....
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| Posted by: erik at central sundries on 5/29/2000 |
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the ride they call northern exposure actually starts in Roslyn.you can get exact directions at" Ruth Annes General Store", which is also the "TREK"TM dealer for kittitas county,with full repair services for over 10yrs.I have lived in this community for over 32yrs and have riden these trails on my horses,motorcycles,four wheel drives and most of the last 16yrs on my bicycle.the Roslyn ridge is one of the most beautiful places to ride in the area.you can start from almost any alley on the perimeter of town.get to the top of the ridge and head left or north several miles crossing Dingbat road and continuing along the ridge road.another 3 miles up a steep portion of road and watch to your right for the trailhead.now is when the fun starts, 2 miles of downhill piggyback fun right out to Big Sand Rock.when done with your break on the rock follow the trail down to the Dingbat road and back up over the top,and if you would like take a left when you get to the ridge road climb up to a different
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| Posted by: Scott on 5/3/2000 |
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I am from the Cle Elum area and have been to the slickrock many times. There is no slickrock trail. There are many different ways to get there and none of the trails are marked. This huge slab of rock is on the North side of Cle Elum ridge in the Teanaway Valley. From on top of Cle Elum ridge between Roslyn and Lake Cle Elum you can see this rock from certain locations. Go exploring!!If you want decent directions try John Zilly's Mountainbike Northwest book. He gives good directions from Bear Creek at Lake Cle Elum.
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| Posted by: David Mabee on 11/28/1999 |
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I could not find this "Northern Exposure" trail, so I went down to cle elum bike and hike. The owner mike took me and a group down a trail he had created with his own rat pack. This trail had everything in it from jumps, stumps, burms and just about every other kind of terrain you could imagine. It was probably on of the best rides I have every been on and have been back since. Let me tell you, the more I do the more fun it gets. That "rat pack" created a trail worth checking out, but without directions there is no way to find it. Go to the one they call mike at cle elum bike and hike.
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| Posted by: BBTCRides on 11/17/1999 |
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Yes, there are no "real" directions on this post on how to get to the ride from town. Though there are several fun climbs and decents off the ridge. This is a version of a loop I do several times a year and has got to be one of the best loops within 2 hours of seattle. No, the loop is not on any map although most of it shows up in some form on the USGS map of the area. The best way to find this gem, is to ride with us on a club ride through BBTC or look up one of the many who know the way. It is 22 miles with many confusing intersections and not recommended unless you are the adventurous kind. Having a major mech clear over at the West Fork is not to be taken lightly.From what I understand, the guys at Cle Elum Bike and Hike are resurrecting alot of fun down hills between Roslyn and Cle Elum and they are also a great source of info.
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| Posted by: Casey W. on 11/9/1999 |
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Calm Down, Calm Down!Everyone go to "Cle Elum Bike & Hike Shop" and ask the owner Michael for directions to his very own "Rat Pac" trail... This is an unforgettable experience, as many burms, whoops, jumps, technical sections, and speed as any trail in the U.S.! No kiddin! It's a ritual to keep it for locals only, try this trail! It's the ultimate!!!!!
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