One of my bikepacking besties has a goal to ride every single Oregon Scenic Bikeway and so I designed a mixed gravel route that incorporate the Sister to Smith Rock scenic bikeway for her birthday! This was party pace bike riding in its finest, complete with a coffee/beer stop at Redpoint Climbing in Terrebonne and easy resupply just miles before camp so you don't have to carry much food if you don't want to.
Sunset was magical, the company was the best, and sometimes the adventures closest to home are the ones we need most.
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| Dirt roads heading out of Sisters. |
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| Sometimes short people need a help from their taller friends! |
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| Survived and getting ready to climb out from the creek. |
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| Rolling into Smith Rock state park. |
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| We stretched our legs and walked the rim at Smith Rock. |
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| Bivouac camping area! It was cold!!! |
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| Alpaca joy! |
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| The paved road home. |
A few tips for cycle tourists:
- If you do this route in the Spring, make sure to check the Wychus Creek water gauge to get an idea of what that water crossing looks like and if it is feasible. Under 160 CFS is about 18" deep with a moderate flow and is pretty safe for most folks (I am 5'2" so it was easy for my friend and harder for me as it was up to my knees). Over 200 CFS, would not recommend!
- Camping is ample in the Smith Rock bivouac ad I'm told they will not turn away bike tourists.
- Ani scored some mini creamers from the gas station!
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