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creekster · 09-11-2006, 10:01 PM

ANyuone ever done this? Curious what the road is like (wide shoulders, traffice, etc.) and if there is anythign I should definitely know beofre taking this ride.

We re going to the Ashland Shakespeare festivcal in the future and that looked like a do-able day trip.

TIA.

DirtyHippieUTE · 09-11-2006, 10:06 PM

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We re going to the Ashland Shakespeare festivcal in the future and that looked like a do-able day trip.

Shakespeare festival? Well... At least you wont be the only man in tights.

creekster · 09-11-2006, 10:11 PM

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Shakespeare festival? Well... At least you wont be the only man in tights.

True, but my butt and calves will probably be the largest ones there.

SteelBlue · 09-11-2006, 10:54 PM

I grew up in Ashland. You'll love it there. The Crater Lake ride would be a safe one imo.

bluegoose · 09-12-2006, 12:45 AM

I've driven the loop. It is an amazing drive and the scenery will be top notch. But as I recall, the roads were fairly narrow with minimal shoulder. I believe they were in good shape, just narrow. Not much traffic when I was there (mid July, mid-day).

That's a ride I've been trying to do for a couple of years now. What time of year are you planning on going? Its fairly high elevation and is not open for very long throughout the year due to snow, so that is definitely something to consider.

A pre-dawn sunrise hike up to the top of Mt. Scott on the southeast rim of the lake is also a popular side trip for a lot of folks. Taking the boat out to Angel Island (I think that is the name) is also a nice trip, just so long as the steep trail down to the waters edge is melted. Or if you are a real man, you can swim out there like Steelblue.

Sounds like a blast though. Hope to hear a report.

creekster · 09-12-2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

I've driven the loop. It is an amazing drive and the scenery will be top notch. But as I recall, the roads were fairly narrow with minimal shoulder. I believe they were in good shape, just narrow. Not much traffic when I was there (mid July, mid-day).

That's a ride I've been trying to do for a couple of years now. What time of year are you planning on going? Its fairly high elevation and is not open for very long throughout the year due to snow, so that is definitely something to consider.

A pre-dawn sunrise hike up to the top of Mt. Scott on the southeast rim of the lake is also a popular side trip for a lot of folks. Taking the boat out to Angel Island (I think that is the name) is also a nice trip, just so long as the steep trail down to the waters edge is melted. Or if you are a real man, you can swim out there like Steelblue.

Sounds like a blast though. Hope to hear a report.

Not sure when we will go; my schedule just opened up a bit so we may try to sneak away in a couple of weeks, or it may wait until next year. I will let you know if we do the ride and will report.

Thanks for the input. We'll be on the tandem which should be safe becasue given my gain in girth this year due to no riding to speak of I will need to wear a yellow "wide load" sign.

SteelBlue · 09-12-2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

A pre-dawn sunrise hike up to the top of Mt. Scott on the southeast rim of the lake is also a popular side trip for a lot of folks. Taking the boat out to Angel Island (I think that is the name) is also a nice trip, just so long as the steep trail down to the waters edge is melted. Or if you are a real man, you can swim out there like Steelblue.

It's Wizard Island. Also, I'm not sure if you can call what I did "swimming". But I was in there for at least a minute.

09-11-2006, 10:01 PM	#1
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Ride around Crater Lake oregon? ANyuone ever done this? Curious what the road is like (wide shoulders, traffice, etc.) and if there is anythign I should definitely know beofre taking this ride. We re going to the Ashland Shakespeare festivcal in the future and that looked like a do-able day trip. TIA. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

09-11-2006, 10:54 PM	#4
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I grew up in Ashland. You'll love it there. The Crater Lake ride would be a safe one imo.

09-12-2006, 12:45 AM	#5
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I've driven the loop. It is an amazing drive and the scenery will be top notch. But as I recall, the roads were fairly narrow with minimal shoulder. I believe they were in good shape, just narrow. Not much traffic when I was there (mid July, mid-day). That's a ride I've been trying to do for a couple of years now. What time of year are you planning on going? Its fairly high elevation and is not open for very long throughout the year due to snow, so that is definitely something to consider. A pre-dawn sunrise hike up to the top of Mt. Scott on the southeast rim of the lake is also a popular side trip for a lot of folks. Taking the boat out to Angel Island (I think that is the name) is also a nice trip, just so long as the steep trail down to the waters edge is melted. Or if you are a real man, you can swim out there like Steelblue. Sounds like a blast though. Hope to hear a report.