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Desert Washington
Desert Washington
The Kingdom of Horizons
The Kingdom of Horizons
Desert Washington is a land of big skies, open spaces, and seemingly endless horizons. Located east of the Cascade Range, this kingdom features sweeping grasslands, sagebrush deserts, coulees, agricultural valleys, and remote highways that stretch toward the horizon. Riders experience a side of Washington that surprises many visitors—sun-drenched, expansive, and rich with both natural beauty and frontier history. Here the sense of distance becomes part of the adventure.
Desert Washington is a land of big skies, open spaces, and seemingly endless horizons. Located east of the Cascade Range, this kingdom features sweeping grasslands, sagebrush deserts, coulees, agricultural valleys, and remote highways that stretch toward the horizon. Riders experience a side of Washington that surprises many visitors—sun-drenched, expansive, and rich with both natural beauty and frontier history. Here the sense of distance becomes part of the adventure.
The Dinosaur Run Bickleton Highway
The Dinosaur Run Bickleton Highway
The Dinosaur Run is a journey across some of the most overlooked corners of Eastern Washington. Beginning in Goldendale, the route climbs into the rolling ranchlands and canyon country of Klickitat County before passing through the tiny town of Bickleton and descending into the dramatic folds of Rock Creek and Badger Gulch. From there, the road wanders north through wide-open wheat fields, lonely backroads, and the vast horizons of the Horse Heaven Hills before reaching Mabton and ending in Granger. The ride takes its name from the famous dinosaur sculptures of Hisey Park, where dozens of hand-built dinosaurs have become a roadside attraction and community tradition for generations. Along the way you'll discover sweeping canyon views, quiet agricultural landscapes, and a side of Washington that many riders never realize exists. It is a ride of big skies, small towns, and long horizons—proof that some of the state's best roads are found far from the crowds.
The Dinosaur Run is a journey across some of the most overlooked corners of Eastern Washington. Beginning in Goldendale, the route climbs into the rolling ranchlands and canyon country of Klickitat County before passing through the tiny town of Bickleton and descending into the dramatic folds of Rock Creek and Badger Gulch. From there, the road wanders north through wide-open wheat fields, lonely backroads, and the vast horizons of the Horse Heaven Hills before reaching Mabton and ending in Granger. The ride takes its name from the famous dinosaur sculptures of Hisey Park, where dozens of hand-built dinosaurs have become a roadside attraction and community tradition for generations. Along the way you'll discover sweeping canyon views, quiet agricultural landscapes, and a side of Washington that many riders never realize exists. It is a ride of big skies, small towns, and long horizons—proof that some of the state's best roads are found far from the crowds.
The Old Spiral Highway
The Old Spiral Highway
Some rides are measured in miles. Others are measured in memories.
Some rides are measured in miles. Others are measured in memories.
At just a few miles in length, the Old Spiral Highway may be one of the shortest routes in the GMRW collection, but it is also one of the most unforgettable. Originally opened in 1917 as the primary route up Lewiston Hill, this remarkable feat of engineering climbs more than 2,000 feet through 64 curves and switchbacks as it rises from the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers to the rolling hills of the Palouse above. For sixty years it served as the main northbound route before being replaced by the modern US-95 grade in 1977.
At just a few miles in length, the Old Spiral Highway may be one of the shortest routes in the GMRW collection, but it is also one of the most unforgettable. Originally opened in 1917 as the primary route up Lewiston Hill, this remarkable feat of engineering climbs more than 2,000 feet through 64 curves and switchbacks as it rises from the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers to the rolling hills of the Palouse above. For sixty years it served as the main northbound route before being replaced by the modern US-95 grade in 1977.
Technically, the Old Spiral Highway lies just across the Washington border in Idaho, but stand at the overlook on a clear day and you'll be looking directly into Washington's wheat-covered hills, river valleys, and distant horizons. The ride itself takes only minutes, yet riders travel hundreds of miles to experience it. Whether you're carving through the famous curves, tracing the path of one of the Northwest's great historic highways, or simply standing at the summit watching the Snake and Clearwater Rivers meet far below, this is a road that leaves a lasting impression. If you're anywhere near southeastern Washington, the Old Spiral Highway is worth the detour.
Technically, the Old Spiral Highway lies just across the Washington border in Idaho, but stand at the overlook on a clear day and you'll be looking directly into Washington's wheat-covered hills, river valleys, and distant horizons. The ride itself takes only minutes, yet riders travel hundreds of miles to experience it. Whether you're carving through the famous curves, tracing the path of one of the Northwest's great historic highways, or simply standing at the summit watching the Snake and Clearwater Rivers meet far below, this is a road that leaves a lasting impression. If you're anywhere near southeastern Washington, the Old Spiral Highway is worth the detour.
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