I'm planning to go on my first big ride in the beginning of September, from San Francisco to Canada and back. I think I'll go up 101 along the coast, take a ferry from Washington to Vancouver (every bike deserves a boat ride) then come down through Seattle and take 101 back to the bay area. I want to make it about an 8-12 day trip, but I'm having trouble figuring out where I want to stop and what I want to see along the way.
Any suggestions?
It's going to be a mix of hotel stays and tent camping, so if you know of any nice campgrounds along that route, please let me know! Also looking for good food (local dives and such)... very important on any trip ;)
Thanks!
The Oregon coast is amazing!! Nahalem Bay is around the Tillamook area and has a nice state campground.
And for food, Mo's at Cannon Beach just off the 101 has a reputation for having the best clam chowder.
Rylon
I second the Mo's suggestion (though I actually had a disappointing bowl last time i was there)... ALWAYS worth a stop!!
Mo's is going on the list! Awesome, thanks.
All the camp grounds along 101 are awesome. When you come through Seattle you should stop at D I C K's Drive in if you enjoy a good burger. If you plan on camping the same day you go through Seattle get as far away from the city as you can before picking a camp site. They are not the best sites and they fill up fast. If you get through Seattle and on to 101 in a single day you should be fine.
If you have ever enjoyed smoking a cigar I recommend commemorating the half way point with a Cuban. Its not every day you aren't in the US.
Have fun! What are you doing for luggage?
Burgers! Now we're talking :thumb:
On "Seattle Day" I want to make it through for lunch and hopefully get out to Lake Cresent or somewhere in that general area to camp for the night.
For luggage I'm going to be tying down a large hard bottom Nike duffel bag to the back, using bungee cords or some kind of straps. The tent and sleeping bag will either go inside the bag, or I'll position them on top of the bag and under the straps.
I always like meeting fellow GS'ers so if you had any interest in meeting up for lunch when you come through Seattle I would be game. Just throwing it out there.
Definitely. I'll give you a couple days notice if the trip goes as planned.