Doo Wop Rally Spectator Directions

Saturday, March 6, 2004

Spectator location 1  Stage 1 and 2, Pico:
From Seattle or Portland take I-5 to Olympia exit 104.  Go west toward the coast and exit the freeway at Montesano.  Coming off the freeway turn right on Main and proceed north to Pioneer Ave.  (From Hoquiam/Aberdeen take the Devonshire Road exit to the left and proceed to Pioneer.) Turn left on Pioneer and proceed west to the Wynooche Valley Road. 

Turn right on Wynooche Valley Road, in approximately one-half mile turn right on Clearview Drive (was Sylvia Creek A-Line).  (Note: if you reach Val Vista Road, you've gone too far!)  Follow Clearview Drive to the stage entrance, then follow the directions of spectator marshals.  No entry to this spectator area will be allowed after 9:45 AM.  The stage starts at 10:53 and runs in the reverse direction at 12:16 PM.  

Spectator location 2  Stage 4 and 5, Brooklyn: 
From Seattle take I-5 to Olympia exit 104. Take Highway 101 and then Highway 8 west toward the coast. Exit the freeway at Elma and go south on Highway 12 to Porter, turn right and cross the Chehalis River, in less than 1/2 mile turn left on the South Bank Road. After about 15 miles turn right on Gerrard Creek Road (well marked) and follow the signs to Brooklyn. In about 3 miles bear right onto the Oakville-Brooklyn Road follow the road until the pavement ends and the stage starts. Follow the directions of spectator marshals, drive to a spectator area along the road.  

From Montesano you can reach the west end of the Oakville-Brooklyn Road by going south on Highway 107, turn left on Highway 101, pass through Arctic, cross the bridge and turn left onto the North River Road. Follow this winding road 20 miles and pass the Brooklyn Tavern.  When the pavement ends you have reached the stage. Follow the directions of spectator marshals, drive to a spectator area along the road.  Please be in place by 2 PM, the cars will start on this stage at 3:02 PM.  Dress warmly, bring rain gear, food and water, you will not be allowed to leave this stage until all rally cars and sweep vehicles have passed.   This stage will be run twice, the second run starts at 4:05 PM.  

Sunday, March 7, 2004

Spectator location 3  Stage 1, Failor Lake: 
From Seattle or Portland take I-5 to Olympia exit 104.  Go west toward the coast for 50 miles.  Follow Highway 101 through Aberdeen to Hoquiam.  Follow signs north on Highway 101 toward Forks.  Approximately seven miles north of  Hoquiam look for the Failor Lake Road sign.  Turn left onto Failor Lake Road. The spectator area is 500 yards from this left turn, very close to Highway 101.  Park along one side of the road and walk to the spectator area, please do not block the road.   This is the first stage of the day, the first car will start this stage at 8:53 AM.  Cars come into view from your left go through a gate and turn sharply left.  The exit from this corner is off camber, stay alert interesting things happen.  

To reach the Taholah stages from the Failor Lake stage, return south on Highway 101 look for signs to Copalis Crossing / Pacific Beach.  Turn right and proceed approximately 20 miles, through Copalis Crossing to Pacific Beach.  In Pacific Beach turn right on Highway 109 and proceed north through Moclips to the Quinault Indian Reservation.  You have lots of time, stop for lunch, walk on the beach,  but please do not exceed the posted speed limits or transport or consume alcoholic beverages on the Quinault Reservation.  Follow the directions below to reach  stages 4 and 5 from the town of Taholah.    

Spectator location 4  Stages 4,5, Taholah: 
From Seattle or Portland take I-5 to Olympia exit 104.  Go west toward the coast for 50 miles.  Follow Highway 101 through Central Park and Aberdeen to Hoquiam.  In Hoquiam turn left onto Ocean Beach Road (Highway 109) and follow this west and then north to the Quinault Indian Reservation and the town of Taholah.  Do not exceed the posted speed limits or transport or consume alcoholic beverages on the Quinault Reservation.   

From the town of Taholah continue north across the Quinault River bridge and follow the gravel road for less than a mile to the start of the stage.  Spectator Safety Marshals will direct you to a right turn.  Follow the stage for approximately three miles to the spectator area.   The first mile of this road is very rough, reasonable ground clearance is strongly recommended.  The spectator area is on the stage road and the cars will run past twice.  The first car will start this stage at 1:12 PM, after the first pass the cars will regroup and run the stage in the reverse direction starting at 2:45 PM.  You will not be allowed leave until all of the cars and sweep vehicles have passed.  Remember to dress warmly, pack rain gear, food and water, but no alcoholic beverages.