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odin544 · 08-22-2008, 01:07 PM

I dont really know all the good roads to ride. But I have a destination in mind. I'd like to go down to Skamania Lodge. Right by the Cascade locks. Anyone have a good route? Then maybe up to Seattle to pick up my track suit.

Bimjo · 08-22-2008, 01:53 PM

I'd do this route to the Lodge. Can't remember exactly where the Lodge is, but you get the idea. Keep a wary eye on the letter carriers around Goldendale, they're out ta get ya!

mjn · 08-22-2008, 02:00 PM

^^That's exactly the route I'd choose too.

odin544 · 08-22-2008, 06:39 PM

Thanks Jim. I'll watch out for those uturners

TraumaHawk · 08-22-2008, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Bimjo

I'd do this route to the Lodge. Can't remember exactly where the Lodge is, but you get the idea. Keep a wary eye on the letter carriers around Goldendale, they're out ta get ya!

I agree - great route and my personal favorite way to get to and from Portland. Unless you have another extra hour and you can swing up to trout lake on the cutoff between Goldendale before Klickitat and back down to SR14 a few miles after - but then you miss that Klickitat river valley run. That there's some fun.

When are you going?

odin544 · 08-23-2008, 12:42 PM

Probably next weekend if I go. If not then sometime after the 12th.

Bimjo · 08-23-2008, 02:05 PM

This thread shows several of the reasons you want to go this way.

The road itself is another.

odin544 · 08-26-2008, 09:31 PM

what do you guys think of this??

here

Cougar · 08-27-2008, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by TraumaHawk

I agree - great route and my personal favorite way to get to and from Portland. Unless you have another extra hour and you can swing up to trout lake on the cutoff between Goldendale before Klickitat and back down to SR14 a few miles after - but then you miss that Klickitat river valley run. That there's some fun.

It's worth the time to go up to Trout Lake! Take LOTS of pictures!!!

odin544 · 08-27-2008, 12:28 PM

has anyone rode that route north of stevenson I posted? I just dont want to get half way through it to find out I'll be on a dirt road for 100 miles HAHA!

507phantom · 08-27-2008, 01:51 PM

that windy ridge road is a blast, right up by mount st helens into randle. there are some portions where you'll wish you were on a multistrada, broken up asphalt, but its perfectly rideable. watch for the pink spraypaint on the road indicating spots where the road has sunk.

odin544 · 08-27-2008, 07:07 PM

awsome thanks for the heads up!!! I wont be railing the twisties much as I'll more than likely be riding solo.

Mr Yuk · 08-27-2008, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by 507phantom

that windy ridge road is a blast, right up by mount st helens into randle. there are some portions where you'll wish you were on a multistrada, broken up asphalt, but its perfectly rideable. watch for the pink spraypaint on the road indicating spots where the road has sunk.

I agree with your comments except that his route isn't really the Windy Ridge route. Windy Ridge is nf-99 and you need to go to higher mag near your dot on nf-25 next to Mt St Helens National Monument to see it. If you have the time, take nf-99 (Windy Ridge) because it really is great and the pavement is great. Near the end, watch for gravel because the mountain crumbles a bit onto the road.

Rod

Cougar · 08-28-2008, 07:52 AM

I was up there last Friday and Windy Ridge Road is still mostly closed: http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrich...ount_st_h.html

As far as the route you posted, the road is very good until you get to FS25, which is patched & pretty rough in places, but doable.

Mr Yuk · 08-28-2008, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Cougar

I was up there last Friday and Windy Ridge Road is still mostly closed: http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrich...ount_st_h.html

As far as the route you posted, the road is very good until you get to FS25, which is patched & pretty rough in places, but doable.

Wow, thanks for the info on Windy Ridge! A little bit bigger pot holes than I remember.

Thanks, Jim.
Rod

507phantom · 08-28-2008, 03:01 PM

ooh, i meant wind river road, i know, waaaay off. its the one that connects with 14 at carson. thats the road i was referring to.

odin544 · 08-28-2008, 07:20 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm headed out about 9:30-10AM on friday to make this little trip. I'll have two other riders tagging along for the ride.


08-22-2008, 01:07 PM	#1
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	Route suggestion?? I dont really know all the good roads to ride. But I have a destination in mind. I'd like to go down to Skamania Lodge. Right by the Cascade locks. Anyone have a good route? Then maybe up to Seattle to pick up my track suit.


08-28-2008, 07:52 AM	#14
Cougar Streetfighter Joined: Nov 2006 From: Richland, WA I Ride: More and Worry Less!	I was up there last Friday and Windy Ridge Road is still mostly closed: http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrich...ount_st_h.html As far as the route you posted, the road is very good until you get to FS25, which is patched & pretty rough in places, but doable. Last edited by Cougar; 08-28-2008 at 08:00 AM..

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08-22-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Bimjo Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pasco, WA I Ride: between crashes...	I'd do this route to the Lodge. Can't remember exactly where the Lodge is, but you get the idea. Keep a wary eye on the letter carriers around Goldendale, they're out ta get ya!


08-22-2008, 02:00 PM	#3
mjn Moderator Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: In search of the next 35mph corner......	^^That's exactly the route I'd choose too.


08-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	Thanks Jim. I'll watch out for those uturners


08-23-2008, 12:42 PM	#6
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	Probably next weekend if I go. If not then sometime after the 12th.


08-23-2008, 02:05 PM	#7
Bimjo Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pasco, WA I Ride: between crashes...	This thread shows several of the reasons you want to go this way. The road itself is another.


08-26-2008, 09:31 PM	#8
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	what do you guys think of this?? here


08-27-2008, 12:28 PM	#10
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	has anyone rode that route north of stevenson I posted? I just dont want to get half way through it to find out I'll be on a dirt road for 100 miles HAHA!


08-27-2008, 01:51 PM	#11
507phantom Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pasco, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: copper k3 sv650s	that windy ridge road is a blast, right up by mount st helens into randle. there are some portions where you'll wish you were on a multistrada, broken up asphalt, but its perfectly rideable. watch for the pink spraypaint on the road indicating spots where the road has sunk.


08-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#12
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	awsome thanks for the heads up!!! I wont be railing the twisties much as I'll more than likely be riding solo.


08-28-2008, 03:01 PM	#16
507phantom Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pasco, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: copper k3 sv650s	ooh, i meant wind river road, i know, waaaay off. its the one that connects with 14 at carson. thats the road i was referring to.


08-28-2008, 07:20 PM	#17
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	Thanks for all the info guys. I'm headed out about 9:30-10AM on friday to make this little trip. I'll have two other riders tagging along for the ride.