Washington State Route 20 (Okanogan – Tiger/Ione)

For riders used to the hustle & bustle of Western Washington, Washington’s Route 20 is prone to inducing a bit of mental dissonance. If you departed on your trip from Seattle, you’ve spent the last couple hundred around lots of cars, motorcycles, and RVs. Well, that pretty much seems to end once you’re east of… Continue reading Washington State Route 20 (Okanogan – Tiger/Ione)

Gifford-Pinchot Forest Service Road 52 (National – Packwood)

Are you looking for twisty? Yes? Well, we have that. Are you looking for a spot to camp alongside the road next to an alpine stream? Yes, we have that too. Are you looking for a tight, technical road with 25-30mph corners and little in the way of traffic and enforcement? Yes, we even have… Continue reading Gifford-Pinchot Forest Service Road 52 (National – Packwood)

Oregon State Route 22, the ‘Three Rivers Highway’

I rode Oregon Route 22 out of Hebo with part of our group returning to Beaverton (outside Portland) from Beaver (along 101). Oregon 22 is a very picturesque road with lots of trees and interesting geology lining it. While most of the road was 40-50mph sweepers, some of the corners were surprisingly abrupt 90-degree right… Continue reading Oregon State Route 22, the ‘Three Rivers Highway’

Cascade Lakes Highway (aka Century Drive)

While this road is certainly no Aufderheide, it’s a fantastic road that I highly recommend. It’s scenic, from disturbingly fresh-looking lava flows and fantastic views of Mt. Bachelor to sobering views of recent forest fires and the distinct possibility of up close and personal visit with the extremely large elk in the area. Link to… Continue reading Cascade Lakes Highway (aka Century Drive)

Paulina-Eastlake Road / Newberry Crater Road

This road is fantastic. There’s very little to see on US97 while trying to get there, but the luscious pavement, generous truck turnoffs on the uphill slope, and the fabulous sightlines make this road a must-ride. While I didn’t go all the way up to the top personally, several of my friends did and reported… Continue reading Paulina-Eastlake Road / Newberry Crater Road