On Ramp
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 692 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
On Ramp is a short, easy mountain biking climb in Washington, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It is an out-and-back route of about 1.7 miles, with a low point of 1,656 feet and a high of 1,771 feet. The climb is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 13% grade, before the trail eases into a gentler climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 74 to 75°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 40s and rain on most days. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. Climbing Trail is about 0.3 miles away, and East Sunny Side and West Sunny Side are each about 0.4 miles off. For climbing, the Elwha River area is roughly 4.8 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Elwha RV Park5 mi away
- Salish Trails Campground9 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit On Ramp
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
41° / 33°
18 wet
Feb
44° / 33°
16 wet
Mar
50° / 35°
17 wet
Apr
56° / 38°
14 wet
May
63° / 43°
12 wet
Jun
67° / 47°
9 wet
Jul
74° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
75° / 52°
5 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
8 wet
Oct
56° / 42°
15 wet
Nov
46° / 36°
18 wet
Dec
41° / 33°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elwha Rs, WA, 5.6 mi away at 360 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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