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3.5 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.5
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Nestucca River Road

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By AgentYYJ (10 McR Points) on Nov 25, 2013

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rdwade55
2 McR Points
July 22, 2017
Absolutely gorgeous road that follows a…
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Guest
June 1, 2014
Buddy and I just took this one today 6/1/14. Went…
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Written Directions

Pick up one end at Carlton, just southwest of Portland at SR 47. It starts as NW Meadowlake Rd and after about 11 miles veers to the left and becomes NW Nestucca Access Rd then Nestucca River Rd. Very twisty, absolutely no road signage indicating speeds, corners, etc so you need to be awake as there are recreational vehicles that use this road. About the mid-point right about the Elk Bend Recreation Site there is a 3 mile section of road that is unpaved (at least at the time of my ride in 2011. Road ends at junction of 101 at Beaver, there is a Shell station right at the junction.

Scenery

This not so well known road travels through fairly dense forest for most of ride, does follow the river most of the way but not very visible.

Drive Enjoyment

No road signs and there is a short portion that is unpaved and significant potholes in places.

Tourism Opportunities

Nothing along way except one recreation area. Make sure you have a full tank before you start!
 

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Guest
June 23, 2014
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
June 21, 2014
For a midwestener recently relocated to the PNW , I soloed a ride from Portland to Carlton, to Blaine and then Oceanside. Kinda suprised when more than halfway on the Upper Nestucca River Rd came a cross a sign that read "PAVEMENT ENDS" doesn't tell you for how long m but its about 2.5 mile aan lot of Potholes but doable if you pay attention and keep it slow
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Rick Fletcher
November 5, 2020
58 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This route is now open after 18 months of being closed for renovation. It is reported that the 2.5 mile gravel section was paved during this closure. This means the route is now 100% paved. I'll be checking it out in the spring. https://www.blm.gov/visit/nestucca-river-recreation-area
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Orwhthse
December 10, 2018
3 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The river road has been closed during summer, 2018, but opened October, 2018. ODOT says the UNPAVED PORTION will begin to be paved starting JUNE, 2019. The 2018 closures allowed drainage work in prep for paving. My only fear is the paving will bring cages! I love the low traffic-count on this awesome-curvy-gorgeous route to the coast. Enjoy!
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