Portland to the Coast - Highway 6/Tillamook - Ride Oregon Ride: "This route offers a way to get from Portland to a little further south down the coast than Astoria. It follows one of the main highways to the coast, so traffic can be heavy, particularly on weekends.
There are two significant climbs on this route – out of Banks there’s a shorter climb, and the major one is to the summit of the Coast Range past Gales Creek – a gain of over 1,000 feet in around five miles. But from there it’s mostly all downhill into Tillamook.
This is quite a long haul for one day. If the mileage seems too high, consider starting from Banks, which should cut it to about 50 miles.
Tillamook is inland from the ocean, in dairy country. The famous cheese factory is here, along with an interesting air museum. If you want to extend your trip or connect to the Oregon Coast Route, try the Three Capes Scenic Loop, accessed from downtown Tillamook.
Motorized Vehicle Traffic: Moderate to heavy
Seasons: All, unless winter conditions are unusually harsh"
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There are two significant climbs on this route – out of Banks there’s a shorter climb, and the major one is to the summit of the Coast Range past Gales Creek – a gain of over 1,000 feet in around five miles. But from there it’s mostly all downhill into Tillamook.
This is quite a long haul for one day. If the mileage seems too high, consider starting from Banks, which should cut it to about 50 miles.
Tillamook is inland from the ocean, in dairy country. The famous cheese factory is here, along with an interesting air museum. If you want to extend your trip or connect to the Oregon Coast Route, try the Three Capes Scenic Loop, accessed from downtown Tillamook.
Motorized Vehicle Traffic: Moderate to heavy
Seasons: All, unless winter conditions are unusually harsh"
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