Oregon Route 7 runs across the section of Eastern Oregon where three big National Forests meet, starting in Austin Junction along US 26 and ending in Baker City near where US30 and I-84 rejoin. The western section of this road runs up into and through the Blue Mountains. Near Sumpter, it enters the Powder River… Continue reading Oregon State Route 7
Category: Sweepers
Oregon State Route 42 “Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway”
Oregon 42 is a fairly relaxed road with most sweepers in the 40s for posted speeds. Running west to the coast out of the Roseburg vicinity, 42 meets the Middle Fork of the Coquille River a few miles west of Camas Valley and follows the river valley (in a general fashion) down into the town… Continue reading Oregon State Route 42 “Coos Bay-Roseburg 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)
Washington State Route 127
Washington Route 127 is one of the twisty little routes that cross the Snake River in Eastern Washington. With its southern terminus in Dodge and northern end near Dusty, this road crosses the Snake River via the Central Ferry Bridge. If for some reason you are unable to cross the dam further upstream at the… Continue reading Washington State Route 127
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