Free Permits are Required
Permits are required for the eastern portion of the route. These permits are free and have no limits. A Washington State Park Permit is required from Warden to the Idaho border. In exchange, State Park officials will give you the combination needed to unlock some of the gates across the trail.
Permits can be requested for up to a one year time period. If you may be using the trail more than once but are unsure of the dates, we suggest requesting a permit for a one year period.
You can now fill out an ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION .
Permits can be requested for up to a one year time period. If you may be using the trail more than once but are unsure of the dates, we suggest requesting a permit for a one year period.
You can now fill out an ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION .
La Push, WashingtonLa Push is located in the Northwest corner of Washington state and has the western-most zip code in the contiguous United States. It is easily accessible by car via ferry and a 4+ hour drive from Seattle.
If you can't con a friend into driving you to the start, your next best option is a series of busses. Dungeness Line provides bus service from SeaTac Airport and the Amtrak train station in downtown Seattle to Port Angeles. Reservations are highly recommended. Be sure to tell them you have a bike so they can provide you options. Once you're in Port Angeles, the next step is to take the county bus to La Push. This is via Clallam Transit. |
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Amenities Lodging
A motel and cabin rentals are available in La Push at Quileute Oceanside Resort. Camping is available at Quileute Oceanside Resort and Lonesome Creek Store & Resort in La Push as well as at 3-Rivers Resort which is six miles from the start. There are more lodging options in Forks just 15 miles away. Food There is the River's Edge restaurant and Lonesome Creek store in La Push. Lonesome Creek Store and Resort has a small grocery store in La Push. A similar store is available at 3-Rivers Resort along with a basic menu consisting mostly of burgers. The 3-Rivers Resort is 6 miles from the start. More options are 15 miles away in Forks. Transportation Dungeness Line Clallam Transit Nearest Bike Shop Port Angeles, WA |
Tekoa, WashingtonTekoa (Pronounced Teeko) has a rich heritage and history, having played a key role in the development and support of neighboring communities and farms for over 100 years. Tucked away in an incredibly scenic portion of Whitman county, Tekoa is situated at the base of Tekoa Mountain (elevation 2,490 feet), on the extreme eastern end of the rolling hills known as the Palouse, and to the west of the mighty Benewah Range of Idaho.
With a population of over 800, Tekoa retains it's small town size and charm. Surrounded by mountains and farms of cattle, wheat, barley, bluegrass and lentils, it was once the busy hub of the area's railroads. Just 39 miles south of the Spokane Valley, 48 miles north of Pullman, and about 55 miles from the Spokane International Airport, it's only a short drive away from major metropolitan areas. Tekoa is a super bike-friendly town and a great place to hang out to cheer on others as they finish. Friends of the Tekoa Trestle is a great resource to learn more and coordinate logistics at the end of the route. |
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AmenitiesLodging
Tekoa offers camping behind the arena in town. There are also cabin rentals. Call (509) 284-2080 for information. Food The Feeding Station Café (509) 284-3141 C&D's Bar and Grill (509) 284-3200 Tekoa Market (509) 284-3291 Eclair's Coffe Shop (509) 28403040 Transportation Shuttle service to Spokane is available from Tekoa. Call (509) 284-2080 for information. From Spokane you can take a train, bus, or flight back to Seattle. You can also rent a car. Nearest Bike Shop Spokane, WA |
