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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We are here on vacation and on our list is to see the Hell's Canyon. The best part of this is the ride is better than the canyon itself. What a blast.
Just to be clear the road is paved all the way to the Interpretive Center at the damn.
Another great ride to add to your day is to take the road toward Joseph and the Hells' Canyon Overlook. Again a good paved road.
You can get fuel at Scotty's for both your stomach and the bike. The people are so nice.
Lastly. Watch for deer!!! 5 seconds faster and I would have hit one.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This is one of those scenic roads with breathtaking vistas. You need to remember to pull over at the view points and drink in the beautiful landscape. The technical nature of this road demands your full focus and attention at every twist and turn.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Great road for bikers. A quick stop at Scotty's and you can find out about the LEO situation in the canyon, then have all the fun you want. Stop for the view, keep your eye on the road when riding. it's an awesome experience. A top 10 road for me.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

No one has mentioned Camp Fruit, that's what I call it. A great free camp spot in an abandoned orchard at N45.13068 W116.73895 . In late summer and early fall there are plums, cherries, and other yummy fruit.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Truly spectacular! One of the best motorcycle roads in the world.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

This road is more fun than a day at Disneyland.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

The most fun you can have ,with your clothes on.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

This road is NOT 22 miles long. It takes more than 68 miles, from I-84, to get to Hell's Canyon Damn. The last 22 of which are what I believe they are refering to as The Devil's Tail. Was the road awesome? Yes, but having to be to work that evening, it certainly put a damper on my ride..turning it from a relaxing ride, into a rushed, I need to get back for work, ride.

11 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great Ride! Pavement is in good condition this year. Premium gas ???? none on Memorial wkend - call ahead to Scotty's or Gateway(on hwy 71)- so small HD tanks be ware. We took 71 east up & out of the canyon to ID Hwy 95. fun road as well and made for a great loop ride

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

We stayed in Cambridge and came into the canyon via highway 71. 71 is a great road in itself and Cambridge is a neat little town but with limited accommodation so beware or book ahead if you are wanting to overnight.
The canyon road was scenic no doubt but I found it's poor surface and off camber corners to require constant attention which took away from the ride. Views are spectacular of course but you must choose your stopping points for photos carefully as the road is narrow. At then end of the day my riding partner agreed it was nice but we had more fun on the way in and out on 71 than on the canyon road itself.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

We camped in Joseph OR and rode over to Oxbow on NF-39. That road is approximately 54 miles long and takes approximately 2 1/2 hours due to all the corners. The road has gravel in patches on the last 13 miles or so on the Oxbow side and occasional gravel in the corners so be careful. Every gravel patch had breaking bumps on them. Going back the other way, I almost went down when my front and back tire decided to use different sides of the rut I was trying to avoid. Thank god for a little luck and my training feet lol. We ran that road twice in the same day and it was the shorter alternative to going around through Baker back to Joseph.

As for Scotty's, it was a life saver in the 102 degree heat and Diane(?) was already filling up 32oz cups of ice water for us. She was a character. The tail itself had lots of tar snakes/patches so be careful when its hot. As for gas, Scotty's does not have gas anymore so if you don't have at least 100 miles in your tank, turn around and go to Halfway and top off. There is only one station in Halfway that has premium. Its a co op when you come into town, turn left and its about a quarter mile down. All in all it was a great experience, but, I do not see myself going back. Another check on the bucket list.

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

lots of twists, hotter than hell in the summer

68 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

From Hells Canyon to deserted highways - great ride

327 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

a+++++ riding. Skill, scenery, and a challenge. All the components of a great ride.

40 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great ride, Baker City is very nice with some great places to eat. The route is beautiful and fun.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great road. Last time I rode it there were fires, so it was pretty smoky, but the technical parts of the ride were just as awesome. Bring lots of water - it will be hot - and make sure you've got a full tank of gas!

16 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

So I don't ride a motorcycle I drive a Cayman but this is the best site for finding good roads, and this is IMO the best road in the USA. As twisty as the tail of the dragon, better scenery, & absolutely no one here ever