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’
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Wawawai Canyon Road / Wawawai Road
“I must say, old chap. This is one delectable piece of pavement.” Yes, that really is the phrase that went through my mind as I was absolutely tearing down this little stretch of asphalt bliss. When not cackling like a proverbial witch, that is. At one recent event over in Eastern Washington, I was fortunate… Continue reading Wawawai Canyon Road / Wawawai Road
Almota Road
This is north half of one of the best road pairs in Eastern Washington. I experienced this road in June of 2007 and I must admit that I had an absolute blast. This road has a fantastic set of corners north of the dam, and its north end leads up to Colfax where one can… Continue reading Almota Road
Ben Howard Road (Monroe, WA)
On a grey mid-October Sunday, I went up to Snohomish County to find some of the road the locals tend to frequent, and also tend to rave about. Note: This road has become somewhat passe as it’s also a favorite of some of the high-performance enthusiasts living on the east side of King County. Due… Continue reading Ben Howard Road (Monroe, WA)
Idaho State Route 14 to Elk City
The road to Elk City begins about halfway down the Harpster Grade from Grangeville. The road runs along a small river with a number of very exciting rapids, and some hardy folks have even built footbridges out across the river and park their vehicles along the road. Idaho 14 is also open rangeland, which is… Continue reading Idaho State Route 14 to Elk City