Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend

**schoeney** · 08-27-2011, 10:05 AM

On my trip to the rally we criss crossed the Cascades a few times. Here are my recommendations, good and bad.

Hwy 138 from Diamond Lake to Roseburg...awesome ride along the Umpqua River not much traffic at all. Relaxing sweepers, no twisties, and all down hill...got 50 MPG (usually 40) !

Hwy 101 from Bandon to Crescent City...awesome scenery (ocean) but has a fair amount of traffic but it moves along ok. Weather was decent but I would not want to ride it real early or late in the day as fog may be an issue. Lots of places to stop for pics and services.

Hwy 38 from Reedsport to Eugene. Nice ride, good road surface, sweepers no twisties, lots of scenery, got to see elk and lots of the Umpqua River.

Hwy 126 from Eugene east to Hwy 22. Hwy 126 was my favorite ride on this trip. Hardly any traffic, great scenery and road surface. Sweepers.

Road 46 from Detroit to Estacada along the Clackamas River. A hidden gem that not many know about. Great scenery, a good combo of twisties and sweepers. No traffic. It is a relaxing ride as the speed limit is 45 in most places.

Hwy 58 from Eugene to Hwy 97....just sucks. Lots of traffic.

Hwy 22 from Sisters to Salem. Sucks. Lots of traffic and poor road surface.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-27-2011, 11:53 AM

With the exception of some high traffic sounds like the roads were great. Thanks for the information.

**ringadingh** · 08-27-2011, 01:22 PM

Compared to my experience riding in the states, the traffic moves a lot better than here in Canada. When I was in Buffalo yesterday during the dinner rush hour it was much better than when we cross the border. You guys have a much better road system there than we do.

ponch · 08-27-2011, 08:55 PM

Try 66. It'll test you big time.

**ringadingh** · 08-27-2011, 09:27 PM

I hope to someday.

**Jared** · 08-28-2011, 09:24 AM

Did you not get a chance to ride up Hwy 199? It was amazing too!

**schoeney** · 08-29-2011, 03:08 AM

I have done 199 in a car a few times so I did something different this bike trip. You are right it is a good ride.

landman · 08-30-2011, 12:41 PM

i liked 66,rode it from klamath falls to medford.[318 turns in less then 10 miles,or so it seemed].

waterman · 08-30-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

i liked 66,rode it from klamath falls to medford.[318 turns in less then 10 miles,or so it seemed].

Try it 2 up.

ponch · 08-30-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landman

i liked 66,rode it from klamath falls to medford.[318 turns in less then 10 miles,or so it seemed].

Try it uphill.

ponch · 08-30-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by landman

i liked 66,rode it from klamath falls to medford.[318 turns in less then 10 miles,or so it seemed].

Try it 2 up.

Me and my gear are equivalent or greater than most two up. Then there was the chip coat gravel crap on 140. I took 66 it's length it seems. Ross thought it was a shortcut. There is no such thing as a shortcut. ::)

waterman · 08-30-2011, 04:12 PM

Hey Schoeney,

I can definately recommend several roads in Utah, Nevada, eastern Oregon to stay off of.

**schoeney** · 08-30-2011, 08:40 PM

OK Joel....Lets hear them so I/we can avoid them on my way to next years rally in Colorado.

waterman · 08-30-2011, 09:27 PM

Hwy 140 North of Winnemucca. This road didn't get interesting until we were past Adel, OR.

I-80 from west of Salt Lake City to Winnemucca. I have always thought Wyoming was bad but this made I-80 across Wyoming look like paradise.

Hwy 20 from Bend to Ontario, OR. 120 to 130 miles between anything.

**schoeney** · 08-30-2011, 09:43 PM

Thanks...I bookmarked this info

08-27-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend On my trip to the rally we criss crossed the Cascades a few times. Here are my recommendations, good and bad. Hwy 138 from Diamond Lake to Roseburg...awesome ride along the Umpqua River not much traffic at all. Relaxing sweepers, no twisties, and all down hill...got 50 MPG (usually 40) ! Hwy 101 from Bandon to Crescent City...awesome scenery (ocean) but has a fair amount of traffic but it moves along ok. Weather was decent but I would not want to ride it real early or late in the day as fog may be an issue. Lots of places to stop for pics and services. Hwy 38 from Reedsport to Eugene. Nice ride, good road surface, sweepers no twisties, lots of scenery, got to see elk and lots of the Umpqua River. Hwy 126 from Eugene east to Hwy 22. Hwy 126 was my favorite ride on this trip. Hardly any traffic, great scenery and road surface. Sweepers. Road 46 from Detroit to Estacada along the Clackamas River. A hidden gem that not many know about. Great scenery, a good combo of twisties and sweepers. No traffic. It is a relaxing ride as the speed limit is 45 in most places. Hwy 58 from Eugene to Hwy 97....just sucks. Lots of traffic. Hwy 22 from Sisters to Salem. Sucks. Lots of traffic and poor road surface. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2011, 11:53 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend With the exception of some high traffic sounds like the roads were great. Thanks for the information. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-27-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend Compared to my experience riding in the states, the traffic moves a lot better than here in Canada. When I was in Buffalo yesterday during the dinner rush hour it was much better than when we cross the border. You guys have a much better road system there than we do. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-27-2011, 08:55 PM	#4
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend Try 66. It'll test you big time. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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08-27-2011, 09:27 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend I hope to someday. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-28-2011, 09:24 AM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend Did you not get a chance to ride up Hwy 199? It was amazing too! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-29-2011, 03:08 AM	#7
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend I have done 199 in a car a few times so I did something different this bike trip. You are right it is a good ride. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-30-2011, 12:41 PM	#8
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend i liked 66,rode it from klamath falls to medford.[318 turns in less then 10 miles,or so it seemed]. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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08-30-2011, 04:12 PM	#12
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend Hey Schoeney, I can definately recommend several roads in Utah, Nevada, eastern Oregon to stay off of. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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08-30-2011, 08:40 PM	#13
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend OK Joel....Lets hear them so I/we can avoid them on my way to next years rally in Colorado. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-30-2011, 09:27 PM	#14
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend Hwy 140 North of Winnemucca. This road didn't get interesting until we were past Adel, OR. I-80 from west of Salt Lake City to Winnemucca. I have always thought Wyoming was bad but this made I-80 across Wyoming look like paradise. Hwy 20 from Bend to Ontario, OR. 120 to 130 miles between anything. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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08-30-2011, 09:43 PM	#15
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Roads in Oregon that I would/wouldn't recommend Thanks...I bookmarked this info __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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