The National Rally in Seattle

[rodekyll]

503 is a hoot, if you like the back highways.  It skirts Mt. St. Helens.  But that far south I5 isn't a "corridor", it's just a freeway.  If you want a fun bypass, run I5 to Chehalis, turn left at Chehalis on Highway 6, hook up with 101, run to Port Townsend, take the ferry to Whidbey Island, cross Deception Pass to the mainland, and Robert's your mother's brother -- no Olympia, Tacoma, or Seattle.

If you want the less mileage route, go I5 - 12 - 7.  Pick up 161 in Eatonville and drift to 410.  Take a left on 169, hook up to 18N to bypass Seattle, and then cut off on the Fall City road, which is just about at the intersection of 18 and I90.  At Fall City you pick up 203, which is the highway along the Snoqualmie that I mentioned in a previous post.  203 T-bones highway 2 at Monroe.

Both of these routes are scenic and fun to ride.  Both go through the small towns and over some minor passes.  The 101 route will have less traffic.

[dee g]

UT Rider
You say you want to go to Levenworth on the way back. That is on Hwy 2  and a total phony town/tourist trap.

Worthleaven is a tourist trap...but... there are some decent places to eat/drink/stay. Icicle Brewing has their brewery there.  The Dark Persuasion is an AWESOME chocolate ale. And they will can some for you if you want to take some home. https://iciclebrewing.com/

Sulla Vita https://www.sullavita.com/menu/
WaterShed Cafe  https://www.facebook.com/watershedpnw/
The Soup Cellar   https://www.facebook.com/The-Soup-Cellar-121234367890572/   

Just stay out of the touristy shops and don't go when there is a fest going on....traffic will make you want to engage in illegal road rage activities. But there are some fun back roads to avoid all that.  :-)

And yes, the Post Hotel is nice. It's beautiful....with a price tag to match.  :-)

[Utrider]

503 is a hoot, if you like the back highways.  It skirts Mt. St. Helens.  But that far south I5 isn't a "corridor", it's just a freeway.  If you want a fun bypass, run I5 to Chehalis, turn left at Chehalis on Highway 6, hook up with 101, run to Port Townsend, take the ferry to Whidbey Island, cross Deception Pass to the mainland, and Robert's your mother's brother -- no Olympia, Tacoma, or Seattle.

If you want the less mileage route, go I5 - 12 - 7.  Pick up 161 in Eatonville and drift to 410.  Take a left on 169, hook up to 18N to bypass Seattle, and then cut off on the Fall City road, which is just about at the intersection of 18 and I90.  At Fall City you pick up 203, which is the highway along the Snoqualmie that I mentioned in a previous post.  203 T-bones highway 2 at Monroe.

Both of these routes are scenic and fun to ride.  Both go through the small towns and over some minor passes.  The 101 route will have less traffic.

Perfect! This looks like a great alternative, thanks for the suggestions.

[BentGoose]

I'm going to make this part of a road trip, so is anybody staying at the campground in Carnation WA, plan on being there on May 31 or June 1. Sure hope to see a few folks at the rally.
Roger