Motorcycle tour the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Motorcycle the road less traveled from Battle Ground to Stevenson, Washington. But bring your mittens and scarf...
A fantastic journey through the mountains awaits the motorcyclist that tours this route in southwest Washington. The best time to plan this motorcycle ride is during the warmer months; by the time your motorcycle reaches the highest elevation on this route you will likely have seen snow piled up along the road even in mid-summer, and temperatures 30 to 40 degrees cooler than down in the Portland, Oregon area.
That might be a welcome relief, if it's during one of the heat waves that has been known to blanket the pacific northwest. Just be prepared for the drastic changes in temperature, and keep a lookout for ice on the road. You will be rewarded with beautiful scenery along lakes and rivers as you travel through Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Plan a stop at Skamania Lodge near Stevenson for lunch, where you can let your motorcycle cool down while you take in sweeping views of the scenic Columbia River Gorge. This motorcycle road is an absolutely spectacular ride, and the loop takes a little over four hours to complete not counting stops. Close to Portland, Oregon, this is a classic pacific northwest motorcycle ride .

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