Planning a Motorcycle Trip to Washington? Best Rides, Maps & Events (GMRW)
Ride Washington Like You Know Someone Here
Washington is one of the best places in the country for a motorcycle trip, with some of the most scenic motorcycle routes in The United States.
but if you’re coming from out of state, it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s where Great Motorcycle Rides Washington comes in.
We’ve built a system to help you find the best rides, local events, and real rider insight—so you’re not just riding through Washington… you’re actually experiencing it.
If you’re coming to Washington to ride, the hardest part isn’t finding roads—it’s knowing which ones are actually worth your time.
That’s why we built our ride maps the way we did.
These aren’t random routes pulled off a map. They’re real rides—roads that riders here have taken over and over again, refined, shared, and talked about. The kind of rides you remember when you get home.
Each route includes GPX and KML downloads so you can load it straight into your device and just ride. You can also view the live map, watch the ride videos, and get a feel for what you’re getting into before you even fire up the bike.
Some rides are long and scenic. Some are tight and technical. Some are just perfect for an easy day out.
If you time your trip right, Washington isn’t just a place to ride—it’s a place to connect.
There’s almost always something going on somewhere in the state. Bike nights, charity rides, shows, swap meets, small-town gatherings… the kind of events you don’t always find unless you know where to look.
That’s why we built the events calendar and events map.
Instead of digging through dozens of pages and posts, you can see what’s happening across Washington in one place. Pick a ride, then see what’s going on along the way—or plan your whole trip around an event and build your route from there.
It’s one thing to ride great roads.
It’s another thing to roll into a place full of bikes, meet people, swap stories, and be part of it.
That’s what turns a ride into something you’ll remember.
Knowing what that road is actually like—that’s different.
That’s where local knowledge makes all the difference.
Our rider notes come straight from people who have ridden these routes—sometimes dozens of times. They know where the good stops are, where to fuel up, where the views are worth pulling over for, and where you need to slow it down and pay attention.
You’ll find tips about things like:
road conditions and hazards
wildlife and enforcement patterns
food stops riders actually recommend
scenic pull-offs and photo spots
places most people would drive right past
It’s the kind of information you usually only get from someone who’s been there before.
And that’s the whole idea.
Instead of figuring it out the hard way, you get to ride it with insight from the people who already have.
Each ride includes its own set of rider notes, right alongside the map.
It’s a community of thousands of riders across the state who are out there riding, sharing routes, posting events, and helping each other out. If you’ve got a question, chances are someone in the group has already been there—or is heading that way this weekend.
Need advice on a route? Looking for a good stop along the way? Wondering what the conditions are like right now?
That’s where it happens.
It’s real riders, real conversations, and real-time information you won’t find anywhere else.
If you’re coming to Washington to ride, it’s one of the easiest ways to tap into the local scene before you even get here.
Some local businesses support riders in ways you won’t find advertised.
We’ll occasionally highlight places worth stopping—good food, rider-friendly spots, and places that understand the community.
If you’re riding Highway 410, especially heading out for the Spring Opener, Whistlin’ Jack’s Lodge & Outpost is offering 15% off food for riders who mention “GMRW” when they order.
There’s no shortage of places to ride in Washington.
The difference is knowing where to go, when to go, and what’s worth your time.
That’s what we’ve built here.
Use the ride maps to find your route. Check the events calendar and events map to see what’s happening. Read the rider notes and pick up the kind of insight you only get from experience. And if you need it—connect with local riders who are out there doing it every day.
It’s all here to help you make the most of your time on the road.