Marvelous Mt. Rainier

At the southwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park sits the small community of Longmire. This is a perfect starting point for tackling what is one of the most grand, rewarding, and downright Euro As F%ck passes in the United States. The route begins by meandering through the woods adjacent to the Nisqually River. Take note of how perfectly engineered the road is, because you’ll be ripping through this stretch at the end of the day going the opposite direction, with a massive grin on your face. Eventually the road straightens out a bit, and you approach a wide and unremarkable bridge that crosses the Nisqually. Once on the bridge, look to the left, for a riveting view of the melted glacier that forms the headwaters of the Nisqually. After crossing the river, the road changes course and heads south, providing a fresh perspective, the first of many clear views of Tahoma’s magnitude, as well as a chance to see how much elevation you’ve already gained in just a few miles.