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3.5 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.5
8 Reviews

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By AgentYYJ (10 McR Points) on Nov 25, 2013

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rdwade55
2 McR Points
July 22, 2017
Absolutely gorgeous road that follows a…
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Guest
June 1, 2014
Buddy and I just took this one today 6/1/14. Went…
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Written Directions

Pick up one end at Carlton, just southwest of Portland at SR 47. It starts as NW Meadowlake Rd and after about 11 miles veers to the left and becomes NW Nestucca Access Rd then Nestucca River Rd. Very twisty, absolutely no road signage indicating speeds, corners, etc so you need to be awake as there are recreational vehicles that use this road. About the mid-point right about the Elk Bend Recreation Site there is a 3 mile section of road that is unpaved (at least at the time of my ride in 2011. Road ends at junction of 101 at Beaver, there is a Shell station right at the junction.

Scenery

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.

Drive Enjoyment

No road signs and there is a short portion that is unpaved and significant potholes in places.

Tourism Opportunities

Nothing along way except one recreation area. Make sure you have a full tank before you start!
 

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Orwhthse
December 10, 2018
3 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The river road has been closed during summer, 2018, but opened October, 2018. ODOT says the UNPAVED PORTION will begin to be paved starting JUNE, 2019. The 2018 closures allowed drainage work in prep for paving. My only fear is the paving will bring cages! I love the low traffic-count on this awesome-curvy-gorgeous route to the coast. Enjoy!
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sboliek@aol.com
April 18, 2020
55 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Roads area little rough in spots. Prepare to get high in the mountains and cold. In the Spring
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