Biking to the Top of Steptoe Butte in Steptoe Butte State Park, Washington State

Fairchild Air Force Base  • 

Wayne and Lisa ride their bikes to the top of Steptoe Butte along the spiraling road to the summit. The climb is 1,100 feet of gradient over about three and a half miles of distance. Although it was expected to be a fairly low climb gradient (seven to eight percent), there were short bursts to 14% and 16% that made it quite challenging for Wayne. Lisa, on her EBike, made it look easy. We accomplish two trips up the butte and have a great time.