Gravel Unravel WhyNotChee

July 19 2025

Hoquiam WA

Date Confirmed

Distances: 17, 28, 42, 84 miles

Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

Limited to: 400 Participants

This endurance cycling event is designed for those who wish to challenge their physical abilities to the maximum while enjoying the lushness of Olympic National Forest. Participants can ride short (25-35 miles), medium (45-55 miles), or long (65-80 miles) distances on a combination of paved and unpaved surfaces, while enjoying towering evergreens and vivid green moss and ferns. There are both competitive and non-competitive Gran Fondo style divisions, all are welcome to give the Gravel Unravel a try on their own terms. Swag and post-race hot food included, plus awards and beer garden. A portion of event proceeds will support local non-profit organizations.

Wynoochee Lake is a hidden gem on the South Side of Olympic National Park just outside the park boundary in National Forest on Chehalis tribal ancestral lands. Built in 1972, the Wynoochee Dam is used for flood control, irrigation, and industrial water storage. Every course will take you through older growth forest offering pristine views of the region and lake, and around the lake in its entirety, including one mile of single-track that is the Maidenhair Falls Trail.

Gravel Unravel WhyNotChee

Start Located At: Wynoochee Lake, Olympic National Forest, Hoquiam, WA, 98550

Included

In addition to an epic outdoor experience in the far northwest corner, all participants receive a professional, well-organized event, custom race swag, RFID timing, a well-marked course, on-course snacks and medical support, mechanical support, and post-race food and drinks.

Prize / Race Categories

Competitive Division

Categories for each distance are: Open, Open Masters (45+), Non-Binary, Womens Open, Womens Masters (45+), Juniors (under 18), and Singlespeed.

Awards will be given only in the Categories that have 10 or more riders.

Gran Fondo

You can also Gravel Unravel in the non-competitive Gran Fondo style, for the short and medium distances. Loosely translated from Italian as “the big challenge”, think of it as more of a group ride or tour. Set your own goal, be it to go fast or ride for fun, or heck just to finish! E-bikes are allowed in the non-competitive ride as a separate category.

Facilities

Parking

Toilets

Registration On the Day

Pre-Packet Pickups

Support for Participants

Route Signposted

First Aid

SAG Wagon

Marshalls

Roving Mechanical Support

Community