The old Milwaukee Route over Snoqualmie Pass hasn't seen a train in many decades and is now the Iron Horse trail (or alternatively, the John Wayne Trail). I parked at the Cedar Falls trailhead and rode ten miles or so up the valley before turning around. It was a beautiful morning with dog walkers in the first couple miles, occasional bicycles like me, and climbers up on the rocks near the Change Creek and Hall Creek trestles.
Because its a railroad, the grade is gradual and the turns sweeping. But it means it is a long gradual climb one way and a long easy ride back down. The highlights are the trestles - not counting the big tunnel at the top (but that was beyond today's reach and is closed right now anyway). It's cool to see I-90 winding up the valley below, but it also means there's always a gentle roar in the background.
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