Portland, Oregon to Detroit Lake loop Part 2

Looking for a day-long scenic ride out of Portland, Oregon? This one winds along whitewater, meanders through forests, follows along lakes and passes through small towns and farms. Part Two... With Estacada behind you, OR-224 climbs east along the Clackamas River into the Northern Cascades.

A popular white-water rafting spot, the river roils and there are numerous places to pull over and watch the crazy people attempt to stay afloat. OR-224 becomes National Forest Road 46 about 60 miles from Oregon City and campgrounds appear every few miles.

RIDER ALERT-ROUGH ROAD: As you near Detroit, the last 20 miles of pavement has numerous ashpalt patches that make for a potentially rough ride. Slow down to minimize the bumps. Also be advised that on sunny days the sun/shade pattern coming through the trees makes it very difficult to pick out these road hazards.

See Part 1 for a map of this scenic motorcycle ride and check back later for Part 3 of the Detroit Lake loop series.