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SMOKE · 05-26-2008, 02:24 PM

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Outreach to Salem/Portland Motorcycle clubs - Willamette NF - advance notice of
construction planned on popular route - Highway 46 - Detroit to Estacada, OR> To:
info@503kneedraggers.com; rdotter@wvi.com; peterson0028@comcast.net;
hollywood@gunslingersmcportland.com; fatboy@ironhorsefactionmotorclub.net;
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CC: jwindsor@fs.fed.us; ssappington@fs.fed.us; pmatter@fs.fed.us;
dpavoni@fs.fed.us> From: jmchugh@fs.fed.us> Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 13:09:14 -0800>
> > > Hello Representatives of the Portland and Salem Motorcycle Communities:> >
We are trying to get this information out early in the season before folks> plan
their summer trips. I found your addresses through an internet search> - might you
please share the planned construction (and subsequent delays)> with riders in your
groups? We'll send out notice again once the> construction actually gets started.
Please call with questions. -Judy> McHugh, Willamette NF - 541.225.6305> > >
(Embedded image moved to file: pic30398.jpg)> FOREST SERVICE NEWS
www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette> > > 211 E. 7th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401 Ph> 541.225.6305> Date: May 21, 2008>
Contact: Judith McHugh 541.915.5372> > Willamette National Forest –
Forest Highway 46 Updates> > (Detroit, OR) The upper elevation portion of Forest
Highway 46 that> connects Detroit, OR with Estacada, OR is closed due to snow. The
popular> scenic drive draws visitors from the Salem and Portland metro areas, as>
well as other locations. Heavy winter snow accumulations are limiting> access to
many parts of the Forest.> > On the southern half of the route, just outside of
Detroit, the lower> portion of the Highway is open for the first 12 miles (up to
Forest Road> 4685, South Fork Breitenbush). Visitors can access the Breitenbush>
Campground, Devils Creek and Breitenbush recreation residences, and> Breitenbush
Hot Springs. The road surface is extremely rough, and drivers> are urged to use
caution and drive slowly. Humbug and Cleator Bend> campgrounds will open when the
snow melts.> > On the northern half of the route, just outside of Estacada the
road is> passable for approximately 18 miles past the Ripplebrook Guard Station.
The> deep snow begins at approximately 2500 feet in elevation.> > Visitors are
encouraged to call their local ranger station before heading> out into the woods;
office hours and phone numbers are listed below.>
|------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------|>
| Detroit Ranger District |Clackamas Ranger District
|> | Detroit, OR |Estacada, OR
|> | 503.854.3366 |503.630.6861
|> | Open 8 am to 4:30 pm; 7 days/week |Open 7:45 am to 4:30
pm; Monday through |> | |Friday
|>
|------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------|>
> > > Visitors should also know that due to planned road reconstruction this>
summer, travel delays of 10 minutes to up to 2 hours can be anticipated.> The road
reconstruction will take place from the beginning of the road near> Detroit and
continue 28 miles up towards the summit. Road reconstruction> is expected to
begin in July and continue through to November; exact timing> is dependant on snow
melt.> > > > -=30=-> >
_________________________________________> Judith McHugh> Public Affairs Officer,
Willamette NF> 541.225.6305> 541.915.5372 (cell)
__________________________________________________ _______________

Quicklimegirl · 05-26-2008, 02:30 PM

Aw shit.....now I have to find another, less scenic route to get to McKenzie Bridge and the Aufderheide....can't stand the idea of having to slab it down to 20. I have a feeling this summer's going to suck...that is, 1) If we ever get one, and 2) If the Forest Service roads impassable by snow ever clear up.....sigh.

Ayris Vashu · 05-26-2008, 02:39 PM

It was very kind of them to give us a heads up. Also nice of them to reconstruct the road.

I understand that road construction like that has to happen in the short time they have good weather. Hopefully next year we'll get an earlier summer and be able to enjoy some pristine new pavement over that route.

Lee650 · 05-26-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Quicklimegirl

Aw shit.....now I have to find another, less scenic route to get to McKenzie Bridge and the Aufderheide..

The Aufderheide (NF19) between 126 & 58 is a lot of fun. I have got to do that one again this year.

I am hoping the delays will still be better then going Hwy 22.

Bing44 · 05-27-2008, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Lee650

The Aufderheide (NF19) between 126 & 58 is a lot of fun. I have got to do that one again this year.

I am hoping the delays will still be better then going Hwy 22.

If you take the valley down to Silver Falls, on to Sublimity, it will take some of the sting out of 22, which is actually fun from there to Detroit. I would like to meet you there and go on this Aufderheide you talk so highly of.

jim

SpeedGeek · 05-27-2008, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Bing44

If you take the valley down to Silver Falls, on to Sublimity, it will take some of the sting out of 22, which is actually fun from there to Detroit. I would like to meet you there and go on this Aufderheide you talk so highly of.

jim

Aufderheide... also NF-19 and W. Cascades Scenic Highway

I keep saying I'm going to ride this, but never get around to it. Maybe this year?

Ash · 05-27-2008, 08:58 AM

We tied to get up to Ape Cave this weekend, and the access from Two Trails (or whatever it's called) is still snowed in and blocked by downed trees. The route fro I-5 through Cougar all the way to Carsen is open and clean, though. WOOHOO!

Lee650 · 05-27-2008, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Bing44

If you take the valley down to Silver Falls, on to Sublimity, it will take some of the sting out of 22, which is actually fun from there to Detroit. I would like to meet you there and go on this Aufderheide you talk so highly of.

jim

Originally Posted by SpeedGeek

Aufderheide... also NF-19 and W. Cascades Scenic Highway

I keep saying I'm going to ride this, but never get around to it. Maybe this year?

Sounds like we need to put this trip together this year.

SMOKE · 05-27-2008, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Ash

We tied to get up to Ape Cave this weekend, and the access from Two Trails (or whatever it's called) is still snowed in and blocked by downed trees. The route fro I-5 through Cougar all the way to Carsen is open and clean, though. WOOHOO!

yeah this road is clear. Just watch out for a little gravel as you coming down to Carson past the view point!! Be safe!

"H" · 05-27-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks Smoke, good to know...!

Quicklimegirl · 05-27-2008, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedGeek

Aufderheide... also NF-19 and W. Cascades Scenic Highway
I keep saying I'm going to ride this, but never get around to it. Maybe this year?

Not only is it a really nice area to ride in and hang out, there are some cool places to stay for the night. Lots of campgrounds on 126 near McKenzie Bridge, and the Belknapp Hot Springs Resort also very close to the Aufderheide and McKenzie Bridge (which is the name of the local community, really just a wide spot in the road). If neither suits you (campground too rustic? Belknapp too expensive?) there's also this somewhat primitive cabin right on the Aufderheide about halfway between the north end @ 126, and Westfir/Oakridge. Here's a pic of it from our ride last year, when a friend and I stopped in front of it. The bike on the left is her Triumph and on the right is my vintage RD350:

Lee650 · 05-28-2008, 07:01 PM

This Road shows as being paved. Does anyone know for sure?

SpeedGeek · 05-29-2008, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Lee650

This Road shows as being paved. Does anyone know for sure?

Lee, I asked a friend of mine that grew up in Salem and rides an R1 (moved to Denver last summer...) He knows all those roads and this is our conversation:

Corey sent 5/29/2008 9:48 AM:
you cant "ride" that road

Bill says:
patchy?

Corey sent 5/29/2008 9:48 AM:
lots of gravel, potholes and random traffic

Corey says:
i cant remember there being much for line painting either so cars are all over the place

Bill says:
Thats kinda what I figured when I zoomed in on Google

Corey says:
i took the bike to green peter once to camp... never again! Dangerous road, and I wouldnt ride it on a bike again

Hope this helps.... got a motard? Adventure bike? LOL!

Lee650 · 05-29-2008, 10:13 AM

That's too bad it looked like a nice way to return.

thinker62 · 05-29-2008, 07:12 PM

thanks for that info.


05-26-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
SMOKE WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2008 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: Like an old Fart:)	Roads-fyi This electronic mail (including any attachments) may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). Any dissemination or use of this electronic email or its contents (including any attachments) by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify me immediately by reply email, please, then delete the original message (including any attachments) in its entirety. Thank you.> Subject: Outreach to Salem/Portland Motorcycle clubs - Willamette NF - advance notice of construction planned on popular route - Highway 46 - Detroit to Estacada, OR> To: info@503kneedraggers.com; rdotter@wvi.com; peterson0028@comcast.net; hollywood@gunslingersmcportland.com; fatboy@ironhorsefactionmotorclub.net; candidthots@yahoo.com; dbair@teleport.com; info@borderriders.com; info@arrmc.com> CC: jwindsor@fs.fed.us; ssappington@fs.fed.us; pmatter@fs.fed.us; dpavoni@fs.fed.us> From: jmchugh@fs.fed.us> Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 13:09:14 -0800> > > > Hello Representatives of the Portland and Salem Motorcycle Communities:> > We are trying to get this information out early in the season before folks> plan their summer trips. I found your addresses through an internet search> - might you please share the planned construction (and subsequent delays)> with riders in your groups? We'll send out notice again once the> construction actually gets started. Please call with questions. -Judy> McHugh, Willamette NF - 541.225.6305> > > (Embedded image moved to file: pic30398.jpg)> FOREST SERVICE NEWS www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette> > > 211 E. 7th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 Ph> 541.225.6305> Date: May 21, 2008> Contact: Judith McHugh 541.915.5372> > Willamette National Forest – Forest Highway 46 Updates> > (Detroit, OR) The upper elevation portion of Forest Highway 46 that> connects Detroit, OR with Estacada, OR is closed due to snow. The popular> scenic drive draws visitors from the Salem and Portland metro areas, as> well as other locations. Heavy winter snow accumulations are limiting> access to many parts of the Forest.> > On the southern half of the route, just outside of Detroit, the lower> portion of the Highway is open for the first 12 miles (up to Forest Road> 4685, South Fork Breitenbush). Visitors can access the Breitenbush> Campground, Devils Creek and Breitenbush recreation residences, and> Breitenbush Hot Springs. The road surface is extremely rough, and drivers> are urged to use caution and drive slowly. Humbug and Cleator Bend> campgrounds will open when the snow melts.> > On the northern half of the route, just outside of Estacada the road is> passable for approximately 18 miles past the Ripplebrook Guard Station. The> deep snow begins at approximately 2500 feet in elevation.> > Visitors are encouraged to call their local ranger station before heading> out into the woods; office hours and phone numbers are listed below.> \|------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------\|> \| Detroit Ranger District \|Clackamas Ranger District \|> \| Detroit, OR \|Estacada, OR \|> \| 503.854.3366 \|503.630.6861 \|> \| Open 8 am to 4:30 pm; 7 days/week \|Open 7:45 am to 4:30 pm; Monday through \|> \| \|Friday \|> \|------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------\|> > > > Visitors should also know that due to planned road reconstruction this> summer, travel delays of 10 minutes to up to 2 hours can be anticipated.> The road reconstruction will take place from the beginning of the road near> Detroit and continue 28 miles up towards the summit. Road reconstruction> is expected to begin in July and continue through to November; exact timing> is dependant on snow melt.> > > > -=30=-> > _________________________________________> Judith McHugh> Public Affairs Officer, Willamette NF> 541.225.6305> 541.915.5372 (cell) __________________________________________________ _______________ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
Quicklimegirl Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2005 From: Vancouver, WA. I Ride: Kawasaki Z1000; Yamaha RZ350; Yamaha RD400 (2); Yamaha RD350 (2); Yamaha RD125; Yamaha RD60; Kawasaki '72 G5-100; '66 Suzuki X-6 Hustler FINALLY!!	Aw shit.....now I have to find another, less scenic route to get to McKenzie Bridge and the Aufderheide....can't stand the idea of having to slab it down to 20. I have a feeling this summer's going to suck...that is, 1) If we ever get one, and 2) If the Forest Service roads impassable by snow ever clear up.....sigh. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
Ayris Vashu Zone Head Joined: Oct 2007 From: Beaverton I Ride: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 "Kurenai Yozora"	It was very kind of them to give us a heads up. Also nice of them to reconstruct the road. I understand that road construction like that has to happen in the short time they have good weather. Hopefully next year we'll get an earlier summer and be able to enjoy some pristine new pavement over that route. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-27-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
Ash Superbiker Joined: Apr 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50	We tied to get up to Ape Cave this weekend, and the access from Two Trails (or whatever it's called) is still snowed in and blocked by downed trees. The route fro I-5 through Cougar all the way to Carsen is open and clean, though. WOOHOO! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-27-2008, 01:13 PM	#10
"H" Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2007 From: Portland	Thanks Smoke, good to know...! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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05-28-2008, 07:01 PM	#12
Lee650 Superbiker Joined: Apr 2007 From: Milwaukie, Oregon I Ride: K1200R Sport; 07 600RR	This Road shows as being paved. Does anyone know for sure? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2008, 10:13 AM	#14
Lee650 Superbiker Joined: Apr 2007 From: Milwaukie, Oregon I Ride: K1200R Sport; 07 600RR	That's too bad it looked like a nice way to return. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2008, 07:12 PM	#15
thinker62 Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2007 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: Hayabusa	thanks for that info. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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