Eastern Oregon Tour V3.0

V-Duck · 01-31-2013, 09:18 PM

The flag is hereby planted; the invitation posted:

May 15 thru 19, 2013 (5 days, 4 nights) touring the Oregon Outback.

Contemplating a clockwise tour this year with overnight stays in
the Blue Mountains,
Leslie Gulch,
Willow Creek (Whitehorse) Hot Springs, and
Hart Mountain Hot Springs.

Explorations of other hot springs and points of interest a distinct probability.

No marathons -- gonna keep daily mileage down to 200-300 or thereabouts.
Figure about 1200 miles altogether.
Mostly pavement but expect some gravel as well.
And I promise to keep it under 75. Most of the time.

Details to follow as they develop...

Easy-Z · 02-04-2013, 03:33 PM

I may not be able to commit to the whole thing, but I've been dying to do Leslie Gulch. Stay tuned.....

oldmonkeybut · 02-04-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy-Z

I've been dying to do Leslie Gulch. Stay tuned.....

I've seen a couple of her Movies.............She's kinda Hawt if yer inta that sort a thing.......I'd say it never happened without pictures but this time I'll take your word for it.....

linkweewee · 02-04-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmonkeybut

I've seen a couple of her Movies.............She's kinda Hawt if yer inta that sort a thing.......I'd say it never happened without pictures but this time I'll take your word for it.....

Leslie's ex was on the news awhile back

oldmonkeybut · 02-04-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by linkweewee

Leslie's ex was on the news awhile back

tblume · 02-06-2013, 10:08 PM

This 'trip' is already headed for greatness.

Twig&berry stew?

:

In....?

acesandeights · 02-07-2013, 08:44 AM

If I don't ride the Mt. Scott Spring Dualsport event, I'd be up for it. I'll check back as the date gets a bit closer.

WERA456 · 02-09-2013, 12:38 PM

Hey guys. I am making making plans to visit the PNW. I was looking at your tour and thought how great I could get locals to show me around. Unfortunately I am not coming that way till later in the summer. Can someone send me a couple GPX files with some good riding areas.
Any must see locations. We are in the planning phase and are looking anything from Washington to north CA and maybe up to Canada.
Thanks.

tvbh40a · 02-10-2013, 01:38 PM

You will want to cruise up to Owyhee Dam while you are on your way to Leslie Gulch. I don't know what you guys are riding, but there is a level 2, (3-4 if it is muddy), ride from the end of the road at the damn up over the mountain and down to Leslie Gulch. I have done it on a 990 KTM in the wet (thunderstorm) and a GSA when it was dry.

Miguel Sanchez · 02-10-2013, 07:35 PM

In for at least a partial rendezvous along trail someplace! Make sure you turn up the heat at Hart Mtn this year, ok?

Easy-Z · 02-10-2013, 07:43 PM

I remember back when it was just a few guys going for a ride. Now it's all commerical and stuff.

Scott_PDX · 02-11-2013, 10:44 AM

Hmm - I still haven't made it out to Eastern Oregon on 2 wheels.

I know things can get pretty remote out there. What kind of fuel range is needed for this?

Apple Jam · 02-11-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy-Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott_PDX

Hmm - I still haven't made it out to Eastern Oregon on 2 wheels.

I know things can get pretty remote out there. What kind of fuel range is needed for this?

Looks like it's begging for that GS o' yers

V-Duck · 02-11-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott_PDX

Hmm - I still haven't made it out to Eastern Oregon on 2 wheels.

I know things can get pretty remote out there. What kind of fuel range is needed for this?

No more than 200 miles, which is about what I've got.

V-Duck · 02-11-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy-Z

I remember back when it was just a few guys going for a ride. Now it's all commerical and stuff.

Just wait, there's more!

I'm working on a fancy brochure, maps with all the GPS waypoints you could ever use, and an insurance policy, all for a small additional fee. Just sign here...

01-31-2013, 09:18 PM	#1
V-Duck ^OP Eternal n00b Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Socialist Nirvana, Orygun Oddometer: 856	Eastern Oregon Tour V3.0 The flag is hereby planted; the invitation posted: May 15 thru 19, 2013 (5 days, 4 nights) touring the Oregon Outback. Contemplating a clockwise tour this year with overnight stays in the Blue Mountains, Leslie Gulch, Willow Creek (Whitehorse) Hot Springs, and Hart Mountain Hot Springs. Explorations of other hot springs and points of interest a distinct probability. No marathons -- gonna keep daily mileage down to 200-300 or thereabouts. Figure about 1200 miles altogether. Mostly pavement but expect some gravel as well. And I promise to keep it under 75. Most of the time. Details to follow as they develop... __________________ Felix THEN LET US DRINK - THEN LET US SMILE - THEN LET US GO. '07 R1200GS, '03 KLX400 (DRZ with an identity crisis)

02-06-2013, 10:08 PM	#6
tblume deus ex machina Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Yoojeene Ore-gone Oddometer: 685	This 'trip' is already headed for greatness. Twig&berry stew? : In....? __________________ “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” S.L. Clemens

02-07-2013, 08:44 AM	#7
acesandeights Asperger Joined: Jul 2008 Location: So. Oregon Oddometer: 2,047	If I don't ride the Mt. Scott Spring Dualsport event, I'd be up for it. I'll check back as the date gets a bit closer. __________________ http://breakingbooks.wordpress.com http://www.kenmarshallmetalworks.com/ 2011 DR650, Fly Aero tapered bars, Race Tech front springs/emulators, RT rear spring/shock shaft assy, BarkBusters, MT21s, 14/43T, etc I may not be Rainman, but I'm not stupid eighter. Like Bartek on a taco.

02-10-2013, 01:38 PM	#9
tvbh40a PSUViking Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho home of the fiesta bowl champ BSU bronco's Oddometer: 1,160	Have fun in our backyard. You will want to cruise up to Owyhee Dam while you are on your way to Leslie Gulch. I don't know what you guys are riding, but there is a level 2, (3-4 if it is muddy), ride from the end of the road at the damn up over the mountain and down to Leslie Gulch. I have done it on a 990 KTM in the wet (thunderstorm) and a GSA when it was dry. __________________ "Do today what other's won't, so you can do tomorrow what other's can't." Jody Sears-West Point “It is not enough to want to make the effort. It’s in the doing, not just the thinking, that we accomplish our goals."

02-10-2013, 07:35 PM	#10
Miguel Sanchez Whatever... Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Bend(over), OR Oddometer: 485	In for at least a partial rendezvous along trail someplace! Make sure you turn up the heat at Hart Mtn this year, ok? __________________ - Miguel 01 GS1150, 02 WR426F, 04 XR650L, 04 315R, 04 CRF230F, 81 R100RT (S), 56 G80CS, 87 MT11, 71 TS185, 74 98SR, 74 99RT, 76 TL250, 73 CB350F, 70 MX125, 80 DR400, 80 RS175, 80 RS250, 78 XR75, 74 RD350, 70 CT70, 06 Monster 620 Dark, and about a dozen more I can't think of right now...

02-04-2013, 03:33 PM	#2
Easy-Z Underinteresting Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Alphabet District, Portland Oddometer: 3,256	I may not be able to commit to the whole thing, but I've been dying to do Leslie Gulch. Stay tuned.....

02-09-2013, 12:38 PM	#8
WERA456 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: North Ga. (The site of the first major gold rush) Oddometer: 195	Hey guys. I am making making plans to visit the PNW. I was looking at your tour and thought how great I could get locals to show me around. Unfortunately I am not coming that way till later in the summer. Can someone send me a couple GPX files with some good riding areas. Any must see locations. We are in the planning phase and are looking anything from Washington to north CA and maybe up to Canada. Thanks.

02-10-2013, 07:43 PM	#11
Easy-Z Underinteresting Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Alphabet District, Portland Oddometer: 3,256	I remember back when it was just a few guys going for a ride. Now it's all commerical and stuff.

02-11-2013, 10:44 AM	#12
Scott_PDX Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Portland...the newer one on the left side. Oddometer: 1,072	Hmm - I still haven't made it out to Eastern Oregon on 2 wheels. I know things can get pretty remote out there. What kind of fuel range is needed for this? __________________ 2011 WR250R 2009 KLR650 2004 KTM 450 EXC 2000 R1150GS "The older I get, the faster I was"

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