2026 Dark Divide 300

The Dark Divide 300 is a challenging mixed-terrain cycling route that traverses the expansive ancestral lands of the Squaxin Island Tribe, Nisqually Tribe of Indians, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, through what is known commonly as southern Cascade Mountain Range in Washington State, which is encapsulated in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

The route begins in Olympia, Washington, overlooking the southern tip of the Salish Sea, and heads southeast into the Cascadian hinterlands via the Elbe Hills State Forest. It then leads riders deep into the back-country through a combination of unmaintained and forgotten forest roads and seldom-traveled scenic byways until reaching the Dark Divide Roadless Area, one of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes on the continent.

After traversing Juniper Ridge, riders head southwest again toward the Columbia River through the Monte Cristo Range and eventually the Yacolt Burn area before finishing in Portland, Oregon. Resupply is limited, cell phones are useless, and the terrain can be steep, rutted, and utterly unforgiving.

Registration waves are as follows:

April 15-29 2026: FTW/NB & BIPOC Priority Registration – 35 spaces/50% of total available registration spaces. Spaces not filled during this window will be released back to general registration, but it is my goal to fill them. Register here.

April 15 2026: Patreon Legend Tier Supporter Registration – 15 spaces available. Spaces not filled during this window will be released back to general registration. To join on Patreon click here. This registration link will be sent directly to Patreon supporters.

April 30, 2026 General Registration – Open until all 70 spots are claimed. Register here.

General info about the route, it’s development, and planning details can be found on this page: https://evergreengravelracing.wordpress.com/the-dark-divide-300/