Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route 2017 Planning

Rock_Rat

Rock_Rat

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If you're interested in doing the OBDR please post in this thread. I'm starting to plan my vacation schedule for next year. A few dates are not good for me:

  • May 12-14th - Overland Expo West
  • October 1-11th.

I just completed the WABDR during August 11-17th and weather was great. No rain. Sky was blue. Trails were cleared not slowing us down due to deadfalls. Only issue was the heat in Eastern WA and the dust. I'm leaning towards the latter part of July beginning of August. Need to think fire season too.

Also which route would you be interested in doing? Route 5 from Cali to WA seems like a good one - 750 miles. I'm going to try and do Route 6 out to the coast before winter sets in.

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It, and the WaBDR are on my list.

Are you asking to have someone do it with you, or are you just asking to get general info, tips, etc....?
 
There's not a ton of info out there on the OBDR except from our dual sport friends. Here's a few links that I'm using to help plan the trip.

They mention the dust in August and that is spot on. I'll post some video footage of the dust that followed me in the WABDR. So hot and dry in eastern Washington it was nothing but a cloud of dust. Timing needs to be just right. Maybe June/July...instead of Late July/August.

Oergon Backcountry Discovery Route, OBDR, Route 5 resource thread. | Adventure Rider

http://www.soundrider.com/archive/rides/oregon_backcountry_discovery_route.aspx


(OBDR) oregon backcountry discovery route June 2013 | Adventure Rider
 
I have an interest.. I'm NE Bend, near MV High School. Besides this, I'd be down to do some trails/meet-ups with some Bend folks.


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I did this last year. At Seneca we cut over to Sisters and down the cascades then over to Coos Bay from crescent lake. I can give some tips. I have a group going late June early July, I would be happy to help you figure out your trip.

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BlackWorksInc said:
So how long of a drive are you planning OP?

On a side note; maybe we should get a Bend, OR off-roading trip going soon?
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I was thinking 9-12 days maybe longer. Weekend in front and in back of M-F plus a few days. Bend is a haul; for me. I'm an hour north of Portland but I wouldn't mind hitting up some Class II trails down there before winter. Not sure what OHV parks you have.
 
I have nothing useful for this thread except that I love the Bend, OR area. Wish it wasn't a 6-7hr drive or I'd visit more often.
 
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I can eat some dust.
Get it going BlackWorksInc
Lots of close day trips around the area, if that's what your thinking.
Shoot some guns out east, eat some food, kick up some dust.
East OHV or just dirt roads and the cascades are snow free now at least for another month, after Thanksgiving...all bets are off.

Nice drive up Century Drive to Cultus Lake then the back way to Waldo Lake to Hwy58 is mellow run.
 
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If you guys want to do something this Sunday or next weekend I'd be down.
 
I would be down to join in on a trip. Wanting to do some stuff next year. Exploring Oregon and N California, deffinatly doing Moab in spring.
 
Late to the Party

New 4Runner Owner in Bend.

I've wanted one of these since 1st Gen!

2016 TEP - nothing done...yet.

I'm an old guy, I've been stuck in more places off-road than most.

I've had several full-sized Fords and Chevy's, plus an FJ 55 and FJ 40.

I've had my 4R for a week, and I've been a heretic. It's been to work and back!

Plans for self-recovery gear are in the works, but at the moment, I'm 100% stock.

I'd love to experiment with some pumice/mud this weekend if anyone's up for it, and the 2017 trip sounds right up my alley.



(Old guy means I got stuck in Tumalo Reservoir in the 80's when you could 'wheel out there!)


Also, I should add that I have several brewery customers in town who prefer to pay me in beer. So I can provide that!
 
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shearn said:
New 4Runner Owner in Bend.

I've wanted one of these since 1st Gen!

2016 TEP - nothing done...yet.

I'm an old guy, I've been stuck in more places off-road than most.

I've had several full-sized Fords and Chevy's, plus an FJ 55 and FJ 40.

I've had my 4R for a week, and I've been a heretic. It's been to work and back!

Plans for self-recovery gear are in the works, but at the moment, I'm 100% stock.

I'd love to experiment with some pumice/mud this weekend if anyone's up for it, and the 2017 trip sounds right up my alley.



(Old guy means I got stuck in Tumalo Reservoir in the 80's when you could 'wheel out there!)


Also, I should add that I have several brewery customers in town who prefer to pay me in beer. So I can provide that!
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Did you see the thread I made in the Pacific NW Sub-Section of the forum for off-roading this weekend? :) Beer is mandatory for you though. LOL]

Post Note-

I'm sorry [MENTION=116467]Rock_Rat[/MENTION] I kinda hijacked your thread... I'll shut up now.
 
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