Motorcycle Roads in Oregon
Oregon is a heavenly collection of scenic motorcycle roads. In fact, some of the country's best motorcycle roads are found in the Beaver State due to its scenic diversity and scenic eminence. A motorcyclists traveling across Oregon from west to east would see the majestic shores of the Pacific Ocean, pass through crisp and regal peaks of the Cascade mountains, make their way along the breathtaking Columbia River basin to the north, and end up in vast arid plateaus cut by picturesque river canyons when they reached the eastern portion of the state.
Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
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Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
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The scenery on this road is amazing. You'll follow along the Snake River out to Asotin, then twist and climb up to the top of the Butte. To the southeast you will have some views of the cliffs of the…
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This route travel entirely through the Mt. Hood National Forest. Running river, nice bridges, high fir trees, tree covered mtns. This is a beautiful, sometimes winding roadway with white waters and…
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Riders from all over the world come to Hells Canyon to ride this famous motorcycle road. Located in Hells Canyon, this is the deepest motorcycle road in North America. 2000' deeper than the Grand…
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The scenery is great with many ocean views and views of large bays. Lot's of places to pull off and enjoy the scenery. You will also very likely see seals and possibly even whales.
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This world-class route takes you just outside the city of Portland and around awe-inspiring Mt. Hood (Oregon's highest peak), through the Mount Hood National Forest and along the mighty Columbia…
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Dense evergreen forests open up into mountain pass surrounded by volcanoes. Maybe the only place in the US outside of Hawaii you drive through a lava flow field. Incredible black lava flow fields…
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lots of deep forest, some creeks, very little development along the route, small towns, great views and ridge top vistas, ocean views in Astoria.
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This not so well known road travels through fairly dense forest for most of ride, does follow the river most of the way but not very visible.
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Southeast out of Lapine is pine forests that gradually give way to rocks and the sagebrush of the High Desert. Once out in the open ii is views of valleys and mountains as far as you can see. Fort…
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Hwy 82 from Joseph to La Grande provides excellent views of the Wallowa Mountains, including the Matterhorn peak and Eagles Cap and the majestic Wallowa valley of grass lands and cattle ranches. The…
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Creek running along road. Single lane PAVED! with plenty of turnouts for traffic in both directions. Driving South to North you will get a great view of Mt. Hood as you come around several of the…
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The lovely farms of the Willamette valley slowly give way to the mountain forest of the Cascade Range. You will spend much of your ride along the Alsea River giving you plenty of opportunities to…
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Scenery description: Leave from Baker City, south to Sumpter - Sumpter
is a great place to watch/ride the steam train and/or explore…
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This route introduces the rider to the wonders of the "other" Oregon. The high desert is dry with wide open vistas, the remnants of ghost towns and ranches tucked into lush green creek sides and red…
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This is an excellent combination of high desert ranch land and hills (mountains by east coast standards hills by west coast) transitioning into canyon-river views and then finishing up with great…
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I've ridden this route many times, and prefer it to riding Nestucca River the whole way through. Turning left onto Bald Mtn Access, you immediately start a winding twisty ascent up to Sheridan Peak…
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Hwy 74 is a sport touring dream traveling through rolling hills.You drop into a canyon traveling through farmland and twisty roads.
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Traveling this route northbound (toward Clatskanie), just past the summit there are some excellent views over the Columbia River valley below. The area is predominately commercial tree farms, so you…
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Highway 138 from Roseburg is quite scenic following along the Umpqua River for many miles. The scenery gets quite spectacular once reaching Crater Lake National Park and especially the Crater Lake…
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A nice ride around Hagg Lake with plenty of pullouts and good viewpoints on top of hills.