Oregon Biking

Astoria to Nehalem Bay State Park

For those arriving from Portland, we offer a private transfer, departing from a hotel downtown at 8:00 am with a planned arrival in Astoria by 9:30. Our tour begins from the Maritime Museum in Astoria, from which we’ll begin our bike journey south along a section of coast that is ideal for cycle touring. Our route includes rolling terrain through farm country, historical landmarks and a scenic coast road high above the pounding Pacific surf. Optional side trips could include Fort Clatsop, where the Lewis and Clark expedition spent the winter of 1805. Another side trip to Escola State Park at Cannon Beach allows you the chance to enjoy the view to Tilamook Head Lighthouse. Farther south, the highway climbs over a large shoulder of Neahkahnie Mountain, with breathtaking views. We overnight at Nehalem Bay State Park, with its long sandy beaches.
Ride distance: 44 miles

Nehalem Bay State Park to Cape Lookout State Park

Our route from Nehalem heads inland taking quiet back roads through lush valleys following the coast around Tilamook Bay. We’ll sample cheese in Tilamook before following the Three Capes Scenic Route with spectacular ocean views. We’ll overnight at Cape Lookout State Park, where you can hike a trail to the end of Cape Lookout for outstanding views of the coast.
Ride distance: 47 miles

Cape Lookout State Park to Beverly Beach State Park 

Our ride today includes a stop at Cape Kiwanda, one of the most photographed places on the coast with hang gliders taking off from the sand dunes. We’ll pass through Lincoln City and Depoe (a whale-watching area) en route to the Otter Crest Loop over Cape Foulweather on a road that hangs on a cliff high above the ocean.
Ride distance: 62 miles

Beverly Beach State Park to Honeyman State Park

Our first stop today is to Yaquina Lighthouse Wildlife Refuge, where you can watch sea lions sunbathe on rocks near shore. There are many other interesting sites along today’s route including Oregon Univesity’s Marine Science Center, Cape Perpetua and Devil’s Elbow State Park to name a few. We’ll camp at a park located on the edge of the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area.
Ride distance: 60 miles

Honeyman State Park to Sunset Bay State Park

Our route leaves Highway 101 at North Bend for a tour of Coos Bay, Charleston and Cape Arago remaining on backroads for some 30 miles. Cape Arago, with three state parks along a 2.5 mile stretch of scenic coast is a superb site to overnight.
Ride distance: 55 miles

Sunset Bay State Park to Humbug Mountain State Park 

We are again on backroads today, preferred to 101 for several sections. Our route offers several diversions including Bullards Beach State Park, a tour of the old town of Bandon or a visit to the cheese factory. We overnight in Humbug State Park.
Ride distance: 56 miles

Humbug Mountain State Park to the California Border 

The Oregon Coast ride finishes with some of the most breathtaking scenery of the entire Pacific Coast. You’ll want to stop at Arch Rock, Thunder Rock Cove, Natural Bridge Cove, Whalehead Beach and Harris Beach Park. We’ll finish in Brookings at Harris Beach State Park, 6 miles north of the California border. After a celebratory lunch, our van will begin the drive back to Portland, arriving that night.
Ride distance: 56 miles