Gravel/Fire Road Trails in Willamette Valley, OR

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CC
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#1Mar 8, 2021, 4:16 PM
Hey Everyone!

I'll be spending most of the summer in the Willamette Valley, and wanted to get some advice on gravel/fire road trails in the area. I haven't looked online yet, as we just got our plans confirmed today. Would appreciate your trail recommendations.

My criteria:

1. Nothing too crazy as I'm new to the area. Maybe under 50 miles to start and see what I can handle from there.

2. Day trips only.

3. Using a Knolly Cache (flatbar) and 700 x 45c (Raddler) tires.

Thanks!
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shiggy
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#2Mar 9, 2021, 10:28 PM
The Willamette Valley is a big place. Where specifically will you be?
Lots of gravel, logging and forest roads. No “fire roads”.
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CC
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#3Mar 9, 2021, 10:59 PM
I'll be in the Laurelwood area, but we're planning on exploring the Willamette Valley (hike & bike).
I've downloaded the Oregon Scenic Bikeways Map, but looking for more remote gravel routes.

Thanks!
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shiggy
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#4Mar 10, 2021, 7:53 AM
Right on the edge of the Coast Range.
Basically a paradise of forest roads you can spend a lifetime exploring and not ride them all.
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Davis3inCO
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#5Mar 11, 2021, 8:23 AMedited
I've found this site to be helpful - https://gravelmap.com/browse
Here is a 50+ miler out of Salem
https://gravelmap.com/route/1501-salem-gravel-grinder-2015#11.38/45.0101/-123.2665
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CC
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#6Mar 12, 2021, 11:04 PM
Davis3inCO wrote:I've found this site to be helpful - https://gravelmap.com/browse
Here is a 50+ miler out of Salem
https://gravelmap.com/route/1501-salem-gravel-grinder-2015#11.38/45.0101/-123.2665

Very nice!

Thanks for this!
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shiggy
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#7Mar 14, 2021, 12:39 AM
Davis3inCO wrote:I've found this site to be helpful - https://gravelmap.com/browse
Here is a 50+ miler out of Salem
https://gravelmap.com/route/1501-salem-gravel-grinder-2015#11.38/45.0101/-123.2665

VERY limited routes. Most are just short segments.
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