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Washington Motorcycle Ride Maps with GPX Downloads
Washington Motorcycle Ride Maps with GPX Downloads
Explore the best motorcycle rides in Washington State with a growing collection of curated ride maps, complete with downloadable GPX files for Garmin, Harley-Davidson, Indian, and mobile navigation apps.
Explore the best motorcycle rides in Washington State with a growing collection of curated ride maps, complete with downloadable GPX files for Garmin, Harley-Davidson, Indian, and mobile navigation apps.
From the twisting curves of the Yakima River Canyon to the sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge, these routes are built by local riders who know the roads—and ride them. Every map is designed to be practical, accurate, and ready to use, whether you're planning a weekend ride or a full road trip.
From the twisting curves of the Yakima River Canyon to the sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge, these routes are built by local riders who know the roads—and ride them. Every map is designed to be practical, accurate, and ready to use, whether you're planning a weekend ride or a full road trip.
Each route includes a detailed map, key waypoints, and GPX data so you can load it directly into your GPS and hit the road with confidence.
Built by riders, for riders.Each route includes a detailed map, key waypoints, and GPX data so you can load it directly into your GPS and hit the road with confidence.
#12 White Knuckle Pass Hwy 12 or White pass
#12 White Knuckle Pass Hwy 12 or White pass
White Knuckle Pass follows Highway 12 from the logging town of Morton across White Pass and down into the dry side of Washington near Naches. This is one of those classic Northwest rides that quietly kicks your ass with scenery the entire way. Long sweepers, elevation changes, deep forest, volcanic terrain, mountain weather, and endless views make this one of the best damn cross-state motorcycle roads in Washington.
White Knuckle Pass follows Highway 12 from the logging town of Morton across White Pass and down into the dry side of Washington near Naches. This is one of those classic Northwest rides that quietly kicks your ass with scenery the entire way. Long sweepers, elevation changes, deep forest, volcanic terrain, mountain weather, and endless views make this one of the best damn cross-state motorcycle roads in Washington.
The route climbs through the old timber country around Morton and Packwood before pushing deep into the Cascades beneath the shadow of Mount Rainier. Highway 12 has been a major east-west crossing through this region for decades, connecting mountain communities, logging operations, travelers, and riders moving between Western and Eastern Washington long before GPS told everybody where to go. The White Pass area itself sits at over 4,500 feet elevation and was once heavily tied to early mining, timber, and mountain transport routes through the Cascades.
The route climbs through the old timber country around Morton and Packwood before pushing deep into the Cascades beneath the shadow of Mount Rainier. Highway 12 has been a major east-west crossing through this region for decades, connecting mountain communities, logging operations, travelers, and riders moving between Western and Eastern Washington long before GPS told everybody where to go. The White Pass area itself sits at over 4,500 feet elevation and was once heavily tied to early mining, timber, and mountain transport routes through the Cascades.
What makes this ride special is the transition. You leave behind the wet evergreen forests of Western Washington and slowly descend toward the hotter canyon country near Naches and Yakima. The terrain changes, the air changes, even the damn smell changes. One minute you’re carving through cool mountain forest, the next you’re staring across dry hills and open sky on the east side of the Cascades.
What makes this ride special is the transition. You leave behind the wet evergreen forests of Western Washington and slowly descend toward the hotter canyon country near Naches and Yakima. The terrain changes, the air changes, even the damn smell changes. One minute you’re carving through cool mountain forest, the next you’re staring across dry hills and open sky on the east side of the Cascades.
This isn’t a hyper-technical sportbike road like the Spiral Highway. White Knuckle Pass is a full-on touring ride — smooth sweepers, big scenery, and enough distance to settle into the machine and just ride. But don’t get lazy. Mountain weather changes fast up here, wildlife is common near dusk, and early-season gravel or late snow can still make things interesting in a hurry.
This isn’t a hyper-technical sportbike road like the Spiral Highway. White Knuckle Pass is a full-on touring ride — smooth sweepers, big scenery, and enough distance to settle into the machine and just ride. But don’t get lazy. Mountain weather changes fast up here, wildlife is common near dusk, and early-season gravel or late snow can still make things interesting in a hurry.
Fuel up in Morton or Naches, bring layers, and enjoy one of the great motorcycle crossings in the Pacific Northwest. This route wroks well incoporated with GMRW maps #10 and #14
Fuel up in Morton or Naches, bring layers, and enjoy one of the great motorcycle crossings in the Pacific Northwest. This route wroks well incoporated with GMRW maps #10 and #14
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#13 The Old Spiral Highway
#13 The Old Spiral Highway
The Old Spiral Highway is one of the most legendary motorcycle roads in the Inland Northwest, and once you ride it, you understand why. Built in 1917 as the original route climbing out of Lewiston before the modern US-95 grade replaced it in 1977, the road packs more than 60 tight switchbacks and roughly 2,000 feet of elevation gain into just a few miles of pavement carved into the canyon wall above the Snake River. This is not a long-distance touring ride — it’s a technical rider destination. Tight decreasing-radius corners, steep grades, changing pavement temperatures, gravel in the turns, and heavy downhill braking all demand attention, especially on larger bikes. The road has become a rite of passage for many Northwest riders and earned its place in the GMRW mapbook because of its close connection to Eastern Washington riding culture. Riders coming from Spokane, Pullman, Clarkston, the Palouse, and the Snake River region have been making the trip here for decades. And yes… keep your eyes open in the warmer months — rattlesnakes are a very real part of the canyon environment out here.
The Old Spiral Highway is one of the most legendary motorcycle roads in the Inland Northwest, and once you ride it, you understand why. Built in 1917 as the original route climbing out of Lewiston before the modern US-95 grade replaced it in 1977, the road packs more than 60 tight switchbacks and roughly 2,000 feet of elevation gain into just a few miles of pavement carved into the canyon wall above the Snake River. This is not a long-distance touring ride — it’s a technical rider destination. Tight decreasing-radius corners, steep grades, changing pavement temperatures, gravel in the turns, and heavy downhill braking all demand attention, especially on larger bikes. The road has become a rite of passage for many Northwest riders and earned its place in the GMRW mapbook because of its close connection to Eastern Washington riding culture. Riders coming from Spokane, Pullman, Clarkston, the Palouse, and the Snake River region have been making the trip here for decades. And yes… keep your eyes open in the warmer months — rattlesnakes are a very real part of the canyon environment out here.
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Heading over Chinook Pass this season? Riders traveling Highway 410 can currently receive a 15% food discount at Whistlin' Jack's Outpost & Lodge by mentioning GMRW when ordering food in the restaurant.
Located along Highway 410 near Cliffdell and the Naches River, Whistlin’ Jack’s has been a well-known mountain stop for travelers, hunters, riders, and outdoor folks for decades. The original lodge dates back to the early 1900s, while the resort itself has operated in the area since the 1950s. Today the property includes lodging, cabins, camping, a riverside restaurant, a historic fireside lounge, fuel, and a general outpost for travelers crossing Chinook Pass. (Whistlin' Jack's)
Several riders from the GMRW community have already stopped in this season and reported that the food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. Honestly, it’s exactly the kind of place you hope still exists when riding mountain highways — cold drinks, solid food, a place to cool off for a while, and a bunch of motorcycles parked outside while people swap road stories and bullshit about weather, tires, and near-death experiences in blind corners.
If you’re crossing Highway 410 this year, it’s worth the stop.
#14 Chinook Pass HWY 410
#14 Chinook Pass HWY 410
Chinook Pass on Highway 410 is one of the great motorcycle roads in Washington State — a true mountain crossing that combines fast sweepers, high alpine scenery, volcanic terrain, deep forest, and some of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. Running from Enumclaw on the west side of the Cascades to Naches on the dry eastern slope, this route delivers nearly every kind of Northwest riding in a single day. One minute you’re rolling through logging country and evergreen forest near Greenwater, the next you’re climbing into open mountain terrain beneath the shadow of Mount Rainier before dropping into the dry canyon country east of the pass.
Chinook Pass on Highway 410 is one of the great motorcycle roads in Washington State — a true mountain crossing that combines fast sweepers, high alpine scenery, volcanic terrain, deep forest, and some of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. Running from Enumclaw on the west side of the Cascades to Naches on the dry eastern slope, this route delivers nearly every kind of Northwest riding in a single day. One minute you’re rolling through logging country and evergreen forest near Greenwater, the next you’re climbing into open mountain terrain beneath the shadow of Mount Rainier before dropping into the dry canyon country east of the pass.
The road reaches over 5,400 feet at Chinook Pass itself, making it the highest paved highway crossing in Washington State that remains open to public vehicles. The pass sits along the northeastern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park and offers access to places like Tipsoo Lake, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and some of the most photographed alpine landscapes in the state. The route is typically closed through the winter due to massive snowfall, and spring reopening day has become almost a damn holiday for riders across Washington.
The road reaches over 5,400 feet at Chinook Pass itself, making it the highest paved highway crossing in Washington State that remains open to public vehicles. The pass sits along the northeastern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park and offers access to places like Tipsoo Lake, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and some of the most photographed alpine landscapes in the state. The route is typically closed through the winter due to massive snowfall, and spring reopening day has become almost a damn holiday for riders across Washington.
Long before motorcycles and RV traffic started carving through the Cascades, this corridor was used by Native American tribes traveling through the mountains for trade, hunting, and seasonal migration. The name “Chinook” itself comes from the Chinook Jargon trade language once commonly spoken throughout the Pacific Northwest. Modern Highway 410 was gradually developed through the early and mid-20th century as Washington expanded automobile access through the Cascades and around Mount Rainier National Park, eventually becoming one of the most iconic touring roads in the state.
Long before motorcycles and RV traffic started carving through the Cascades, this corridor was used by Native American tribes traveling through the mountains for trade, hunting, and seasonal migration. The name “Chinook” itself comes from the Chinook Jargon trade language once commonly spoken throughout the Pacific Northwest. Modern Highway 410 was gradually developed through the early and mid-20th century as Washington expanded automobile access through the Cascades and around Mount Rainier National Park, eventually becoming one of the most iconic touring roads in the state.
What makes Chinook Pass special isn’t just the scenery — it’s the transition. The ride changes constantly. Wet western forests give way to rugged alpine country, then slowly fall away into the sunbaked ridges and canyon terrain near Naches and Yakima. The air changes, the smell changes, even the damn light changes as you cross the mountains.
What makes Chinook Pass special isn’t just the scenery — it’s the transition. The ride changes constantly. Wet western forests give way to rugged alpine country, then slowly fall away into the sunbaked ridges and canyon terrain near Naches and Yakima. The air changes, the smell changes, even the damn light changes as you cross the mountains.
And fair warning for riders who aren’t fans of heights — there are stretches of this road where the mountain simply falls away beside you with very little between the pavement and a long damn drop. Some sections have guardrails, some don’t, and the exposure in a few corners can absolutely get your attention if you’re not used to mountain riding.
And fair warning for riders who aren’t fans of heights — there are stretches of this road where the mountain simply falls away beside you with very little between the pavement and a long damn drop. Some sections have guardrails, some don’t, and the exposure in a few corners can absolutely get your attention if you’re not used to mountain riding.
This is not a hyper-technical sportbike road like the Spiral Highway, but it absolutely demands respect. Tourist traffic can be heavy during peak summer weekends, weather can shift fast at elevation, and early-season gravel or frost damage can still catch riders off guard. Fuel up before the climb, bring layers even in summer, and enjoy one of the finest motorcycle crossings in the Pacific Northwest. This motorcycle route also works hand in hand with GMRW maps #10, and #12.
This is not a hyper-technical sportbike road like the Spiral Highway, but it absolutely demands respect. Tourist traffic can be heavy during peak summer weekends, weather can shift fast at elevation, and early-season gravel or frost damage can still catch riders off guard. Fuel up before the climb, bring layers even in summer, and enjoy one of the finest motorcycle crossings in the Pacific Northwest. This motorcycle route also works hand in hand with GMRW maps #10, and #12.
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