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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
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Timothy Lake Cutoff

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By Air Race Addict (5 McR Points) on Jul 29, 2013

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nwnoodle
2 McR Points
May 31, 2016
Rode this stretch today. A beautiful route but…
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CascadiaRider
June 13, 2015
I started the road from Highway 26 and was…
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Written Directions

Driving from Estacada, follow Highway 224 past the Ranger Station near the first turnoff to Timothy Lake. Stay on 224 for APPROX another 25 miles. Turn North on NF42. This will take you over a pass that has one of the finest National Forest roads you will ever find.

Scenery

Creek running along road. Single lane PAVED! with plenty of turnouts for traffic in both directions. Driving South to North you will get a great view of Mt. Hood as you come around several of the corners. Spectacular!

Drive Enjoyment

Lots of lower speed twisties but a road surface like glass. It will seem like you are riding through a beautiful park.

Tourism Opportunities

NONE! There is no gas between Estacada and Detroit. No food service either. Start with a full tank from Estacada, Detroit, Portland, or Hood River.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

This is probably closed in the winter. Watch out of deer and other large animals. Just a decent cruise through the National Forest.
 

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Rick Fletcher
November 4, 2020
58 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
As of November 2020 the access/exit from this route is closed at Hwy 224/NFR 46 due to extensive damage from wildfires.  It will likely not reopen until Spring 2020.
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WP
November 29, 2020
38 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Good Scenery, turn off NF20 for spectacular views of Mt. Hood
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