Columbia River Gorge Question..

[bikerskier]

... could do at least one Streisand song.

Well that may finally explain why FJR_Pig knows all the words to "The Way We Were"...

I was wondering why Mr. Pig volunteered to bust perps there so often... Me, Sir, pick me, Sir!

 

[FJR_pig]

... could do at least one Streisand song.

Well that may finally explain why FJR_Pig knows all the words to "The Way We Were"...

Guilty as charged... :wub:

 

[blufjr]

Since you coming from the South, take this route around Portland:

Get off at Market in Salem, Exit 256.

Right on Market. (Mile 0)

Left on Lancaster Dr.

Right on Hwy SR-213.(mile 1.6)

Turn left on Cascade Hwy, SR-213. (mile 12.2)

Careful going throw town. Left on 1st st., one block turn right on SR-213.

Right on SR-211, Woodburn-Estacada Hwy. (mile 25.9)

Right on SR-211, (mile 31.0)

Left on SR-224/211, just over the Clackamas River.

Turn Right on SR-211, (mile 53.5)

Turn Right on US 26, and get in the left lane.(mile 59.6)

Turn Left just pass the ARCO onto Ten Eyck Rd.

Turn Right on Bull Run Rd., (mile 63.2)

Turns into Gordon Creek Rd., just stay on the main road.

At stop, go straight onto Evans Rd. (mile 74.3) You just did 15 miles with 14 switchbacks, and one of the most interesting and exciting scenic roads in the State.

Turn Right onto Crown Point hwy. (mile 76.4).

It will take approximately 30-40 extra minutes, but is well worth it. If you stop, it will take longer. Like you wouldn't stop if you were on I-5 or I-84, would you?

Email me and I will provide escort services. :kiss2: :flirt: ........... :nono: . I will even take you down to the Bridge of the Gods, a good location to switch over to WA SR-14 to continue on up the Gorge. The little section along the waterfalls is great and the asphalt is new. Stop at Multnomah and Horsetail falls because they are right next to the road, easy access.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

Just a quick question on the roads thru the gorge.How much slower is it on the Lewis and Clark highway compared to the 84? and which one has the better views?

just trying to plan the trip home from CFR.

'Ignacio': Are you talking the Historic Columbia River Highway that parallels I-84? ...very narrow twisty lanes with lush trees and moss everywhere. You half expect a Model T to be putting along the other way. It also has frequent little stops for water falls.It's probably and 1/2 hour or so addition to a ride for this particular segment if you stop a couple of times including the view from and of Crown Point is phenomenal. One can pick and choose which segments to ride knowing that you'll probably get a chance to duck back on I-84 at various spots

This scenic route is only 75 miles and is a very rare glimpse into historic Americana. I really recommend it -- but, then, I'm into that kind of thing.

It's the post 1926 routing of the Lincoln Highway, U.S.30 -- the first transcontinental highway. Which, in itself, can be another m/c touring theme (100th anniversary, 2013) -- see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Highway

 

[SockMonkey]

... could do at least one Streisand song.

Well that may finally explain why FJR_Pig knows all the words to "The Way We Were"...

Guilty as charged... :wub:

And FJR_Gibb is your new Forum alias..? Nice.

 

[SteveF]

SR14 is MUCH BETTER for a bike. The road opens up east of Lyle and is posted at 65. You are also on the SUNNY side of the river. Many times the Washington side is 10 degrees warmer then the Oregon side. Be careful from Vancouver to Stevenson - lots of cops. A must if you go the whole way is the Plymouth Tavern in Plymouth. Biker friendly, great chow and a good place to take a break. The view of the Gorge is also much better on the Washington side.

SteveF

 

[Rolavine]

BluFJR's route is pretty good, I take it a lot and I live in Salem.

if you have even more time to kill you can take hiway 22 East of Salem and then head north at Detroit Lakes on fire roads cutting over to Estacada (On Blufjr's map). This will get you into some high desert country and some nice curvy roads along the side of some very pretty rivers. Look out for stopped cars, major rocks and boulders on the road, kayaks, hikers, and small sharp stones that delight in digging into the deepest parts of your tire treads and poking holes in them. 22 East of Salem is not too interesting for about 25 miles. There is a good bike shop, "Power Yamaha" right off that hiway just north of the exit at Stayton. If you need gas you'll have to get it at Detroit as there are no stations until Estacada. The Marina just off your turn to the North at Detroit is a biker hangout on weekends, lots of posers who wouldn't take me seriously last time I was there on a 400 mile trip on my Majesty Scooter, lol. To make up for it I smoked some girls wearing high heeled bike boots on small Ducati's on my way North. They retaliated by making me ride through clouds of perfume on my way past!

 

[greg97224]

I've take SR14 several times, and usually at a very lively pace. It's a much nicer ride than I84. Most of the traffic is trucks, but it doesn't take much to get by them. Maybe you will come across sockmonkey racing a train.

 

[n2osx]

I've take SR14 several times, and usually at a very lively pace. It's a much nicer ride than I84. Most of the traffic is trucks, but it doesn't take much to get by them. Maybe you will come across sockmonkey racing a train.

Just be sure to turn up your music when you do come across sockmonkey, so you can drown out his Streisand music!!

Carl

 

[TruWrecks]

Don't bother going in through Portland. Take the ride to Troutdale route. You can take the ride from Troutedale to the Falls. There are several places to hot back on the Lincoln Highway. It's worth the ride. It's not a warm as 14, but it's much nicer for the views. Make sure you stop at Crown Point. Also, take HWY 30 from Mosier. That will route you down the Rowena curves. The view is incredible. At the bottom of the curves you can stay on 30 or hop back on I-84. HWY 30 is more interesting, but not very different from 84. East of The Dalles I would go back over to HWY 14. You can cross back over at Biggs Junction if you need to get back to the Oregon side. Watch out for wind on the bridges and at the top of the Rowena overlook.