The Port Angeles Super Loop (PASL) is an unofficial, solo, self-supported bikepacking ride on the north Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
PASL follows a 330-mile adventure-focused route, linking everything that makes riding this little slice of heaven so special.
The route prioritizes maximum enjoyment in the saddle while avoiding main roads. It takes you deep into the Olympic Wilderness touching oh-so many flagship features of the North Olympic Peninsula.
Because PASL is best ridden in the light, the inaugural Grand Depart will take place on the summer solstice (6/20/25).
STATS
* 330 miles, 36k+ ft climbing
* Gravel: 151 miles, 45%
* Road: 77 miles, 23%
* Single Track: 60 miles, 18%
* Paved Bike Path: 48 miles, 14%
STORY
I’m a big fan of making and riding loops right out my doorstep. Lucky for me, I live in bike heaven: Port Angeles, WA. The loops started small . . . but gradually, they grew.
Until one day, I wasn’t looking at an ordinary loop. I was looking at a super loop. I saved the GPX file: The Port Angeles Super Loop. And just like that, PASL was born.
It’s been through many renditions, edits, and tweaks. I created it after years of riding and exploring the North Olympic Peninsula in an attempt to connect all my favorite features in one smooth and flowey go.
There were many failed attempts, bushwhacks, long days in the saddle and tanks of gas spent on scouting missions to design this route.
It’s purpose driven and designed intentionally for YOU: to provoke you with joyous feelings that come from riding a bike in beautiful country, while also being incredibly challenging.
Come experience PASL with me on June 20th.
p.s., no one has completed the route . . . :)