Detroit Lake Oregon

[skipt]

Scott,

I have traveled from Bakersfield to Bend several times.
Hwy 97 isn't bad at all. Much more senic than the super
slab. The only drawback is it has slower speed limits in
a lot of places. The speed doesn't bother me as I'm
pulling a 31' TT.

Have a safe trip which ever route you take.

Skip

[3Phase]

Thank you, Richard. This is going to be fun!


Regards,

Scott

[XS1100 Newbie]

Whichever way you decide to go, it's good to have you up here.

[3Phase]

Flip a coin

at Weed, Ca. and decide which way to go from there.

I-97 looks like one of those shorter routes by mileage that can burn up a huge amount of time but are more fun to ride.

I-5 is safe and will probably wear a flat spot in the center of my new tires but it will get me to the lake before my reservation expires for the weekend.

Hmm.... <tapping teef>

On the lighter side: I talked with my friends in Vancouver last night and they're staying at a site (C-8?) with an electrical hookup. They're bringing some gear with them so I can carry less weight on my bike.


Regards,

Scott

[Yahman]

I would take I-5, I don't trust googles mileage estimates.

Larry

[XS1100 Newbie]

97 is a two lane road, but it is wide enough, and a great drive. You may find it a bit rougher, but all in all it is a good road. For the ease of riding i think I5 would be best.

[3Phase]

3Phase,
I don't know about 97 but I have been into Roseburg, Oregon on I-5 and it is a breeze. Beautiful too. 97 looks more rural and I don't think it is as big of a road.

Yep, and the maps say I-97 is ~50 miles shorter but only 10 minutes faster than going I-5. I'm not sure I trust the time/distance calculator so I was hoping that someone that actually lived in Oregon would know. Tony's suggestion to run up to Salem and head east to the lake would be the best and safest as most of it's ground I've been over before.

I've been up and down the 5/99 from Mexico and up into Canada but I haven't been to inland Oregon on what appears to be the eastern side of the Klamath/Cascade mountain ranges. At least fuel doesn't seem to be a problem!


Regards,

Scott

[latexeses]

3Phase,
I don't know about 97 but I have been into Roseburg, Oregon on I-5 and it is a breeze. Beautiful too. 97 looks more rural and I don't think it is as big of a road.

[3Phase]

That sounds like the long way. I'd take I5 to Salem and then turn toward the lake...

Geezer

Starting from Lodi, Google Maps say they're almost the same with I-97 shorter. I don't think they take the Z axis into account on I-97.

Lodi to Lake via I-5


Lodi to Lake via I-97

I just don't know.


Regards,

Scott

[Geezer]

That sounds like the long way. I'd take I5 to Salem and then turn toward the lake...

Geezer

[3Phase]

I-5 or I-97?

Help! I've never been off the I-5 through Oregon!

Google Maps wants me to take I-97 and insists it's slightly shorter mileage and less time. I don't entirely trust the time estimate because it looks like I-97 runs at elevation through the mountains.

Coming up from California should I take I-5 through Medford and up to Albany or go inland on I-97 through Klamath Falls and up to Bend?


Regards,

Scott

[Geezer]

The weather forecast so far looks sunny and dry all the way through so it should be a great time...

Geezer

[Jeremy_Sells]

I just reserved C28 for Saturday night! See ya'll soon.

[Jeremy_Sells]

Denny, You are welcome to stay with me on Friday night and we can head out early on Saturday. I will go on line and check in to getting a site for us to share. Send me your email address to jlsells@gmail.com.

I would love to organize a ride up to Dee Wright Observatory on the old Mckenzie Pass. Either Saturday or Sunday, with a lunch stop in Sisters, OR. The loop would be about 150 miles and would provide a lot of nice scenery. Looking forward to it.

[Yahman]

It's been many years ago, but I was able to get everything I needed on a bike then and I'm sure I can do it again. Might take a few times though to get it tied down right.

I am counting on the stores having some of the stuff I need.

Larry