Comments on: Gifford-Pinchot Forest Service Road 25

By: Barry K.

Barry K. — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:34:17 +0000

I’ve ridden this route 4 times so far, except I go from near Lyle, WA to Carson, WA and then to the end of Forest Service road 99, AKA Windy Ridge. It is tiring for me, being 58, but is truly awesome if you like twisties. I can attest that this entire area demands focus and caution. One moment of eyes off of the road can mean serious problems. I personally saw 2 very serious accidents (cruisers) on my first run up there.

Make sure that you have a full tank of gas, water and snacks because the average speed is lower than you might expect and it takes time to do this ride.

Make sure to do this ride on a weekday, on the weekends, it’s a ZOO!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:39:25 +0000

We tried running this N -> S over the weekend (7/9/2011) but it’s STILL closed “due to snow” just south of the 99 junction. I did this run maybe five years ago and it was amazing, but the condition of the road (at least north of US99) has gotten REALLY bad, particularly in the northbound lanes. One of my buddies was on a newer Tiger and he was bottoming out his suspension on the the many ruts bumps and crags that cross the road. The one lane wood bridge is still there although some of the wood is beginning to warp and stick up up badly in spots. If that thing gets any moss on it, it will be a killer. As it is now, it’s a bit too beat up for my tastes. I’ll stick to Pacific Raceways where there’s at least an ambulance nearby…

By: StormRiderCA

StormRiderCA — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:22:38 +0000

Can anyone please send me a detailed map of the section mentioned by Scritch in poor condition? I’ll be riding down in August and would love to do the road if it is in decent condition.

By: scritch

scritch — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:58:47 +0000

Took this road September of 2010. Although the road was open the whole way, including the bridge, the pavement has really suffered over the years, and a long stretch coming down the mountain toward Randle had lots of damage due to earth settlement, especially on the downhill side of the road. My buddy and I decided we won’t return until the road gets repaved (fat chance).

By: I may have had the most fun I've had on a motorcycle yesterday - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:14:53 +0000

[...] and an interesting crossing of a temporary bridge where a landslide knocked out the original. Gifford Pinchot FS Road 25 About halfway down FS 25, we hooked into FS 99, which goes up to Mount St. Helens. After riding [...]

By: SamA

SamA — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:57:36 +0000

FS 25 Temporary bridge may be washed out again. Late Fall 2009
“The Forest has started work with Federal Highways on design and replacement of the bridge over Benham Creek. Completion of the permanent bridge is scheduled for 2011.” http://gis.fs.fed.us/gpnf/news/2009/documents/final-20091110a-ForestRoad25.pdf

SamA Vancouver WA

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:16:56 +0000

I took this road this last august from randle to stevenson, curly creak road and meadow creak road are very fun. They do run through small towns though. The locals were not very happy with us.

By: Shayne

Shayne — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:23:15 +0000

Tried to hit this road on June 8 th of this year when I was visiting the Seattle area. The road was closed at the 10 mile mark due to washouts/slides further down. Hopefully they get them fixed this year and I can give them a try next year.

shayne

By: kegill

kegill — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:42:15 +0000

Experienced FS25 from mid-point (FS90) to Randle two weeks ago. From there to FS99 cut-off, the road remains scenic and a lovely ride.

However, North of FS99 cut-off, the condition of the road is extremely poor. There are posted 10 and 15 mph signs due to bad pavement: don’t ignore them.

FWIW, FS-99 is closed only a few miles west of FS-25, due to road damage from winter storms.