Mt Rainier/Sunrise Park Scenic Drive - 6/27
 

Some of you who came to the 86 bbq this past weekend at tacoma may have heard about a driving group that exclusively composed of responsible driving enthusiasts who regularly go out for long, fun, scenic tours around Washington. So here’s a quick introduction.

The group is composed of a diverse spectrum of drivers and vehicles. From the elderly who usually just like to cruise in Jag or Fiat to spirited hooligans who lead the pack and sweep the roads with GTRs, Porches and Ferraris. The point is, you can drive at your own comfort level and no one is going to judge you. The group pride itself on having a fun and pleasant driving experience while uphold safety and constraint.

I have been with the group for over a year now and every drive I’ve gone on has been spectacular! The view and the roads are always amazing and so are the people.

I've received consent from the group staffs to invite a few 86ers from this forum to tag along. I will be only bringing 5 people this coming up trip and it will be first come first serve.

The requirement is simple.
- Know you and your car's limit
- Leave the ego at home
- Ready for a long but fun drive
- Vehicle is in reliable working condition
- FRS Radio (doesn't have to be an expensive one)

Schedule: Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:30pm - 6:30ish pm
Start Point: Enumclaw, WA

If you read all the above, meet the requirements and is interested, please thank the post and PM me and feel free to ask any questions.


Here is a quick group note on what we will be doing at the next tour.
Detailed itinerary: There will be PLENTY of turns.
Highway 410 into Mt Rainier National Park
Right on Sunrise Park Rd
Quick Stop at Sunrise Point
Up to the top, quick stop
Back to Highway 410 heading South
Left toward Chinook Pass
Quick Stop at Chinook Pass Lookout and Tipsoo Lake
On Highway 410 heading to Naches
At the junction with Highway 12, Left on Old Naches Highway
Quick pit stop in “downtown” Naches
NW to Wenas Road to Selah
North on Highway 823
Left (North) onto Highway 821
Highway 821 - Yakima River Canyon
Pit stop + Refuel in Ellensburg
Highway 10 towards Swiftwater Canyon
970 to Cle Enum and Suncadia Resort
Back home on Interstate 90 ( About 80 minutes )

Sunrise access is $20 per car. Your receipt is valid one week. Go to Paradise on Sunday... No charge if you have the National Park Pass.

2 spots left!

here are some pictures that we are expecting to see.
http://photoblog.mrussellphotography.../_MG_14011.jpg

http://homesweetroad.com/wp-content/...ise-mt-r-2.jpg

If only you were doing this 1 week later I would join you when I'm in town. :(

we do have future events. depend on how this one goes, i will most likely invite people from the forum again :D

fyi, i've done such a trip with a group, great drive just don't expect it to be an enthusiastic one. To many people and other cars around for it to be safe :)

I'll be in the area from July 2-13 if anyone wants to do any other cruises. I don't want to take away from this thread so PM me. I also plan on some drives up around 101 too.

thats what our spotter and sweepers are for :D. but of course we will make sure all precautions are taken and will be driving in a safe manner.

You guys should detour this trip out to Packwood to watch some autocross (or participate!!!). We'll be out there racing for the NWR-SCCA that Saturday for an open practice. Hampton Mills in Packwood, WA if you're interested!

I would love to! perhaps when we are departing from Rainier, we will see. Currently there is 1 spot left for this trip!

We will be having the pre-meet at O'Reilly's Auto Part in Enumclaw at 11:45am.

Already prepping for the drive, printing itinerary, getting food, prepping car, etc.

About 2 months back, I ran the south side of Rainer from Eatonville to Paradise in my old crapbox but couldn't go further due to road being closed.

Looking forward to meeting y'all, can't wait for Saturday!

i just registered for practice on saturday

Video to come. this was a fantastic run. thanks for coming out and staying safe. I heard good things from the group staffs. hope you all had fun. @soulreapersteve @Goodvibes @mannie @rixter145

http://i.imgur.com/QPTCtiL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xjAxJoA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lagLhFN.jpg

A little sneak peek. free internet thanks to anyone who can tell me wtf that awful squeak is... i think it might be my gopro mount(hoping) but i'm not sure.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSh1h74Z0rk"]Chinook Pass - YouTube[/ame]

You guys were much braver than I was, felt like a complete newbie running with the spirited group. xD

The Twins can get up to speed... eventually. lol

Here are the few pictures that were taken by my brother.

Looks like you guys had an awesome time! I'm jelly!

Video to sunrise point is up :D
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R2xWBCbQA8"]NWDE - Rainier Cruise - Sunrise Point - YouTube[/ame]

real fun starts just before 3:00

You drove at the pace you were comfortable in and had fun. That's what its all about :D

Wish I could have made it, looks like you guys had a great time. Did you just use the regular GoPro suction cup and just suction it to your roof? I've thought about it, but just can't believe it'll hold...

It will hold. :)

gopro suction cups are rated to 150mph when attached properly :)