After speaking with the people who own the areas at Harmony where most bikers park, Bob Stanton submitted this report: Notice to all: The homeowners at the end of Harmony Road (Longview, WA) have rescinded the parking privileges that we had previously enjoyed. [Continue Reading]
Tag: Stella
Golden Spike in Pristine Condition
If a brain injury or bad DNA has left you unconvinced that the Growlers and Stella systems offer some of the Pacific Northwest’s best trail, Saturday’s ride would have changed what’s left of your mind. Joel, Dave, Jack, Erik, Lipton, Paul, Mel, [Continue Reading]
Khadafi Trail at Stella
Check this clip shot by Ken Noble. This tough, technical trail at Stella takes approximately 20 minutes to ride and is filled with a variety of challenges. Contact Brian Mahon or Ken Noble for location. [Continue Reading]
Stella Trail News
This marginally coherent trail report is brought to you by Brian Mahon. I tried to make it somewhat sensible but gave up and just pasted most of his words into the space. I’m an editor, not a miracle worker. Lots been going on at Stella since snow cleared [Continue Reading]
Harmonic Convergence Draws 75+
More than 75 riders celebrated the return of the Harmonic Convergence to the Stella trail system on Saturday, February 5th. Single-speeders dominated the field but there were sane people in the mix as well. Props to organizer Bob Stanton and to ride guides Joel [Continue Reading]
Highlander Ride Draws Big Crowd
The weather was crummy and the guides were only marginally competent, but that didn’t stop nearly 30 riders from enjoying themselves on the trails at Stella on Saturday, January 15th. The ride was sponsored by Highlander Cycling. Ken Roberts, Bob Keeney, Ken [Continue Reading]
Harmonic Convergence Set for February 5th
After a two-year hiatus, the Harmonic Convergence returns to Stella in 2011. It will be held on Saturday, February 5th. Organizers Bob Stanton, Joel Rogauskus, and Ken Pearson have extended an invitation to all riders with Growlers connections. Parking is available [Continue Reading]
Highlander Announces Shop Ride at Stella
Highlander Cycling is putting together a group ride at Stella on Saturday, January 15th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to tour the Stella system, but you must sign up at the shop to be eligible. Ride leaders are Ken “The Other White [Continue Reading]
Growlers-Stella Trail Update
GROWLERS Vortex Now Open: Dave, Jeff, Kelley and I went up to finish the newest Growlers line on Sunday. It eliminates the dreaded gravel climb from Upper Jekyll to the top of the 313 hill. Now you can gain the same amount of elevation without the inconvenience of [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Update
By Joel Rogauskus From the Harmony Road side, the Spike is clear of snow except for the very top segment (Bad Camber), but that shouldn’t last long unless the snow level drops again this week. The timber owners have recently pre-commercially thinned along [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Officially Christened
Nearly 30 riders participated in the formal christening of the Golden Spike trail that connects the Stella and Growlers systems. The event took place on Saturday, September 4, and was organized by Ken Pearson and Joel Rogauskus. Total distance was 21.5 miles [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Vid
Maybe this will entice you. Nice vid from Bob Stanton of the descent on the Golden Spike, heading toward Growlers. The crew took about eight hours at a moderate pace to ride from the Stella gate the Monahan Creek crossing and back. [Continue Reading]
Burger Talks Parking, Spike
Brad Burger, Chairman of the Parking Committee at Stella, has announced the completion of the parking lot project. Twelve yards of gravel were spread at the parking area on the right as you head toward the gate (the parking location is up the road from the gate [Continue Reading]
Project to Improve Parking at Stella Trailhead
Brad Burger is heading up a project to improve the parking situation at the Stella trailhead. Burger has agreed to front the cost for having gravel trucked in. He has also been in contact with Mark and Shelley White, whose father owns the parking area. Mr. White [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Work Party This Saturday
Joel Rogauskus is asking for help with the final 1.5-miles of the reroute of the Golden Spike trail, a unique 12-mile single-track link between the Stella and Growlers Gulch systems. The work party will take place Saturday, February 20th. Joel asks that you bring [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Report
Progress continues on the Golden Spike re-route. Joel is looking at Saturday or Sunday for the next work party. Looks like the gates will not be open, so workers should plan on a six-mile ride in. Joel will have details by mid-week. Friday: Joel and Brad Burger [Continue Reading]
Spike Reroute Cranks Up on Sunday
Joel Rogauskus is recruiting trail dogs to assist with a 4.3-mile reroute of the Golden Spike Trail that connects Stella with Growlers Gulch. There are two options: Meet Joel at the top of Coal Creek Road and Woodside Drive at 9:30 on Sunday. He can provide [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Re-route Underway
Joel Rogauskus has announced that the re-route of the Golden Spike, which connects the Stella and Growlers Gulch trail systems, has been fully scouted and flagged, and is ready for trail work. The re-route distance is 4.3 miles, heading west from the previous [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Ride Report and Photos
More than a dozen riders - including a large contingent from PUMP - survived a guided tour on the Golden Spike from Stella to Growlers Gulch on Sunday, September 13th. Continue reading Golden Spike Ride Report and Photos
Golden Spike Ride Report
Bob Stanton and Dave Barnum - on a fixie and single-speed respectively - completed an out-and-back on the Golden Spike trail on July 19. Bob confirms that this ride is truly an epic. Continue reading Golden Spike Ride Report