Seattle to Portland: The back way

If you motorcycle between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, the I-5 corridor is familiar. Sure it gets you there quickly, but if the journey is what's important, then try going the back way.

The route from I-5 in Vancouver is SR500, SR503 to Cougar, Forest Road 90 and Forest Road 25 to Randle, then highways 12,123, and 410 into the Seattle area. See a googlemap here.

The pavement is good until Forest Road 25. Winter breaks up the road every season, and there are patches, heaves, and cracks all along this stretch until Randle. As long as you take your time and heed the speed warning signs though you will be fine. Do not let reports of this road's condition keep you from riding it. It is motorcycle nirvana!