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skewterdewd · 10-09-2009, 09:02 AM

Hey all-
I have some visitors coming, and would like to take them somewhere new.
I'm hoping somebody here can answer a few questions for me:

1. Is there a good route with some twisties that connects Hillsboro and Grand Ronde/Valley Junction?

2. Is Nestucca River Rd between Yamhill and Beaver a good ride for sportbike types?

3. What about Miami River Rd connecting Girabaldi to rt 53? is it worth a go?

The last 2 look promising on a map, but it's better to get the lowdown from people who've been there.

Thanks in advance for your help.

DGA · 10-09-2009, 09:21 AM

Not sure about 1, but yes on 2 and 3. Those are my favorite ways to and from the beach.

Cesario · 10-09-2009, 09:39 AM

#3 is a winner. Don't know about #1. Heard good things about #2.

trunkmonkey · 10-09-2009, 09:53 AM

#3 r some of my fav twists. Very tight and technical

recr8ton · 10-09-2009, 10:21 AM

# 3 = win

Also, Lewis Clark Hwy out of seaside is the bomb!!

SpeedGeek · 10-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Double Post

SpeedGeek · 10-09-2009, 04:49 PM

Here are my recommendations:

1. Hillsboro to Grand Ronde:
Google Map for Question 1

#2 is OK. There is a couple miles of gravel (unless you know where to turn off on "Bald Mountain Rd" - aka Bible Creek Rd. This is the 4th dot on this route map) If you stay on Nestucca River Road, there has been road construction in some of the better parts before getting to Beaver. It is totally fine, but don't expect to rail it.

It's best to turn off of on Bald Mountain Rd, and take it to the Y in the road and then turn RIGHT to take it Gilbert Creek back down to Nestucca River Rd. and into Blaine.

Google Map for Question 2

#3 Miami Foley Rd is superb.

Have a great ride!

skewterdewd · 10-09-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedGeek

Here are my recommendations:

1. Hillsboro to Grand Ronde:
Google Map for Question 1

#2 is OK. There is a couple miles of gravel (unless you know where to turn off on "Bald Mountain Rd" - aka Bible Creek Rd. This is the 4th dot on this route map) If you stay on Nestucca River Road, there has been road construction in some of the better parts before getting to Beaver. It is totally fine, but don't expect to rail it.

It's best to turn off of on Bald Mountain Rd, and take it to the Y in the road and then turn RIGHT to take it Gilbert Creek back down to Nestucca River Rd. and into Blaine.

Google Map for Question 2

#3 Miami Foley Rd is superb.

Have a great ride!

Wow.
SpeedGeek, I am truly in your debt. This is just what the doctor ordered. Thank you a ton for mapping the route. Creating google maps kind of makes my head want to explode a tiny bit.

You rule!

skewterdewd · 10-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Profuse thanks to all who replied. Your input is invaluable, and very much appreciated.

PNWRiders Rocketh. Amen.


10-09-2009, 09:53 AM	#4
trunkmonkey WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: SV650s	#3 r some of my fav twists. Very tight and technical __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#5
recr8ton MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Portland/Beaverton I Ride: 2007 Yamaha R6s	# 3 = win Also, Lewis Clark Hwy out of seaside is the bomb!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
SpeedGeek Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Lake Osghetto, OR I Ride: whenever I can	Double Post __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
SpeedGeek Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Lake Osghetto, OR I Ride: whenever I can	Here are my recommendations: 1. Hillsboro to Grand Ronde: Google Map for Question 1 #2 is OK. There is a couple miles of gravel (unless you know where to turn off on "Bald Mountain Rd" - aka Bible Creek Rd. This is the 4th dot on this route map) If you stay on Nestucca River Road, there has been road construction in some of the better parts before getting to Beaver. It is totally fine, but don't expect to rail it. It's best to turn off of on Bald Mountain Rd, and take it to the Y in the road and then turn RIGHT to take it Gilbert Creek back down to Nestucca River Rd. and into Blaine. Google Map for Question 2 #3 Miami Foley Rd is superb. Have a great ride! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#9
skewterdewd Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2007 From: Portland Oregon I Ride: slowly, but with ferocity.	Profuse thanks to all who replied. Your input is invaluable, and very much appreciated. PNWRiders Rocketh. Amen. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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10-09-2009, 09:02 AM	#1
skewterdewd Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2007 From: Portland Oregon I Ride: slowly, but with ferocity.	I need some route info from the west-siders. Hey all- I have some visitors coming, and would like to take them somewhere new. I'm hoping somebody here can answer a few questions for me: 1. Is there a good route with some twisties that connects Hillsboro and Grand Ronde/Valley Junction? 2. Is Nestucca River Rd between Yamhill and Beaver a good ride for sportbike types? 3. What about Miami River Rd connecting Girabaldi to rt 53? is it worth a go? The last 2 look promising on a map, but it's better to get the lowdown from people who've been there. Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Not sure about 1, but yes on 2 and 3. Those are my favorite ways to and from the beach. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 09:39 AM	#3
Cesario Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Portland I Ride: Y2K Bandit 600 to escape the voices	#3 is a winner. Don't know about #1. Heard good things about #2. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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