Saturday, Feb 24, 8:30am: Bacona Gravel Adventure

[sky...@skylerbishop.com]

I really enjoy riding out in this area.  It's fairly close to town but feels super remote and even a little spooky!  We'll start by climbing Saltzman up to Skyline, dropping down through Helvetia, and then top off our bottle in North Plains at the 24 mile mark.  From here we head out Dairy Creek Rd. and up into the woods for some legit backcountry gravel roads.  Expect mud, standing water, all types of gravel, and some amazing views!  We return to Portland via Skyline. 

NOTE.  This route cuts through a small portion of Weyerhaeuser property that is signed as "open to non-motorized recreation permit holders."  Lots of people ride out here without a permit, but just be aware you're technically supposed to have a recreation permit for a portion of the route.  Ride this route based on your comfort level with stuff like this.

Conversational pace, pre-season training camp vibes. 

Day/Time: Saturday, 2/24, 8:30am roll out

Start/End Location: Ovation Coffee, 941 NW Overton St, Portland, OR 97209

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45663933.  We will all be making a quick stop at the store in North Plains at the ~24 mile mark to top off on water.

Pace: Zone 2/3 Endurance ride. 

Equipment: Gravel bike; 42mm tires recommended as the gravel up near Bacona is pretty darn chunky.  

No RSVP required, just show up, ride, and make new friends!  Ride is unsanctioned, on open roads, with no official leader.  

[Ryan Francesconi]

i took a quick looksie at the route and actually the bottom of fern flat road is Mike Jamieson's land. He's generally pretty cool about bikes being on his land (sherman's mill, etc), but it's not a good idea to notify. He can be reached (maybe) at:

mich...@pacifier.com

I've not communicated with him since about 2019 and haven't ridden Fern Flat since around 2016.

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