Great roads in Washington?

pagefaulted · 03-06-2009, 04:50 PM

What are some good twisty roads to test out my new Z with in Washington? I just would like to drive at a good speed and not worry about cops.

Nikon FM · 03-07-2009, 02:57 AM

These are fun. No guarantees on whether or not there will be flashing lights.

Good times

When the snow is gone options open up.

BrokenVow · 03-10-2009, 07:50 PM

the second route is my favorite. the section after the junior high starting with the hairpin is a blast. And going down Mcmurray Road is hair-raising.

Nikon FM · 03-10-2009, 11:50 PM

I used to live in NE Tacoma so became familiar with the road/route (used to ride my road bike on it to work the hills). Ran it in the car a week ago Saturday. Went up McMurray in 3rd and 2nd around 6k rpm in 2nd. Took traction control off and found that it really is possible to hear the tires squeal in the 370Z........of course I was alone on the road and going the speed limit

I want to put a drive together around Mt Rainier (mid week) during the summer. I did a ~260 mile loop around Rainier in my Turbo Sky and had a great time.............plenty of twisty back roads around Rainier.....(check out the attachment)

BrokenVow · 03-12-2009, 09:37 PM

I've been meaning to get down to Mt Rainier ever since I got my Z. Haven't had a chance yet.

I usually just stay in 3rd down Mcmurray, in case I'm a little overzealous on the gas in 2nd. It's a pretty narrow road after all. Plus, theres no way I'm really gonna push it down there with the stock brakes. Also the speed limit must be obeyed, like you suggested.

BrokenVow · 03-19-2009, 12:01 PM

I was just looking at Google maps to get an idea of the roads around Mt Rainier. Doesn't zoom enough. But it looks like going from Paradise to all the way down past Mt St Helens would be a blast. Especially south of Randle. I'd love to try that out. Quite the distance though.

daleks · 04-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Highway 2 off of I-5 to Lake Chelan is fun. There is even a sign near the start of it that tells you how many days it has been since someone had an accident on it. Just watch out for deer and Winnebagos.

Titan1080 · 04-07-2010, 11:27 PM

There's a route up in my neck of the woods along High Bridge Rd that's pretty fun and twisty, no speeding required. Only thing is it also attracts the local fart can riff-raff, who in turn attract the Smokeys.

Elliott Rd to W Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE - Google Maps

Nikon FM · 04-08-2010, 12:37 AM

I've been on that route but approached it from 202 (Ames Lake Rd)….fun times.

Rhett · 04-21-2010, 01:05 PM

Thanks, guys! I will try to go to the roads which you recommend. ^^

Nikon FM · 04-22-2010, 03:01 PM

Looking towards a good midweek (avoid the motor homes) drive around Rainier mid June. The route initiates from South Hill Puyallup up to Paradice down the backside (past grove of the patriarchs), right turn quite a ways down (away from Stevens Canyon Rd ...unfortunetly) towards White Pass back around the back side of Rainier and then back on 410 with a slight dog leg back to SH Puyallup.

About 260 miles from the starting point.

Interest?

Titan1080 · 04-22-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

Interest?

Love that route, I'll cash a vacation day for that!

Nikon FM · 04-23-2010, 12:41 AM

1500 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 to 1500 N Meridian Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371 - Google Maps

So here's the route…so many corners better train up by doing those situps!

daleks · 04-24-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

1500 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 to 1500 N Meridian Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371 - Google Maps

So here's the route…so many corners better train up by doing those situps!

There had better be a tier-1 gas station on the far side of the mountain. No way these cars can do 260 spirited miles on one tank. That said, during break-in I've had about 250 miles on one tank.

Titan1080 · 04-24-2010, 11:24 PM

There's a Shell in Enumclaw, should be able to make it there. Besides, nothing wrong with putting a few gallons of premium from whatever station along the way just to get you back, there's one in Greenwater and probably one in Naches.

03-06-2009, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
pagefaulted Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Age: 41 Posts: 30 Drives: 370z Base + Sport PG Rep Power: 16	Great roads in Washington? What are some good twisty roads to test out my new Z with in Washington? I just would like to drive at a good speed and not worry about cops.

04-07-2010, 11:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	There's a route up in my neck of the woods along High Bridge Rd that's pretty fun and twisty, no speeding required. Only thing is it also attracts the local fart can riff-raff, who in turn attract the Smokeys. Elliott Rd to W Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE - Google Maps __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

04-08-2010, 12:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	I've been on that route but approached it from 202 (Ames Lake Rd)….fun times. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

04-22-2010, 03:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Looking towards a good midweek (avoid the motor homes) drive around Rainier mid June. The route initiates from South Hill Puyallup up to Paradice down the backside (past grove of the patriarchs), right turn quite a ways down (away from Stevens Canyon Rd ...unfortunetly) towards White Pass back around the back side of Rainier and then back on 410 with a slight dog leg back to SH Puyallup. About 260 miles from the starting point. Interest? __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

04-23-2010, 12:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	1500 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 to 1500 N Meridian Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371 - Google Maps So here's the route…so many corners better train up by doing those situps! __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later" Last edited by Nikon FM; 04-23-2010 at 12:44 AM.

03-10-2009, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrokenVow Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 37 Drives: 2004 Volvo S60R 6MT Rep Power: 16	the second route is my favorite. the section after the junior high starting with the hairpin is a blast. And going down Mcmurray Road is hair-raising.

03-12-2009, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
BrokenVow Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 37 Drives: 2004 Volvo S60R 6MT Rep Power: 16	I've been meaning to get down to Mt Rainier ever since I got my Z. Haven't had a chance yet. I usually just stay in 3rd down Mcmurray, in case I'm a little overzealous on the gas in 2nd. It's a pretty narrow road after all. Plus, theres no way I'm really gonna push it down there with the stock brakes. Also the speed limit must be obeyed, like you suggested.

03-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrokenVow Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 37 Drives: 2004 Volvo S60R 6MT Rep Power: 16	I was just looking at Google maps to get an idea of the roads around Mt Rainier. Doesn't zoom enough. But it looks like going from Paradise to all the way down past Mt St Helens would be a blast. Especially south of Randle. I'd love to try that out. Quite the distance though.

04-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	Highway 2 off of I-5 to Lake Chelan is fun. There is even a sign near the start of it that tells you how many days it has been since someone had an accident on it. Just watch out for deer and Winnebagos.

04-21-2010, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rhett Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 51 Drives: 09 370z Touring SP M Rep Power: 15	Thanks, guys! I will try to go to the roads which you recommend. ^^

04-24-2010, 11:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	There's a Shell in Enumclaw, should be able to make it there. Besides, nothing wrong with putting a few gallons of premium from whatever station along the way just to get you back, there's one in Greenwater and probably one in Naches. __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

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