North Meets South Rides
Ride #1 - Ripplebrook - 90 miles
Ride with us from Volcano Harley-Davidson on this beautiful 90-mile round-trip ride to Ripplebrook Ranger Station. This route runs along the Old Barlow Trail corridor, with beautiful sweeping and twisting turns, through Springwater, Highways 211 and 224. This short ride delivers great scenery, sweeping forest roads, lake and river views, a classic Northwest mountain ride. We will take a 20-minute rest stop at Ripplebrook Ranger Station, where riders can stretch their legs, shop at an old-time general store before heading back to the dealership to make ready for the day’s events. Riders should plan for about 2 to 2.25 hours total for this 90-mile round trip, packed with fresh air, scenic beauty, and great company.
Ride #2 - Covered Bridges - 190 miles
Escape the city for a sunlit day ride through 7 of Oregon’s charming 51 historic covered bridges. This scenic loop threads quiet two‑lane country roads, rolling farmland, pocket forests and creek valleys, offering a perfect mix of sweeping curves and technical turns for an engaging ride. ~190 miles 6.5 hrs.
Ride #3 - Silver Falls/Mt. Angel - 120 miles
This ride takes us south through some nice rural backroads to our first stop in a small Bavarian Town, Mt. Angel. We'll grab lunch here at the Mt. Angel Sausage Company. From there, we'll head out and around Silver Falls State Park. We'll stop at the falls for a photo opportunity. Our next stop will be for PIE, at the Willamette Pie Company, before we head back to Volcano HD along the Willamette River. 120 miles, 5 hours with stops.
Volcano Harley-Davidson to Volcano Harley-Davidson - Google Maps
Ride #4 - Marmot to Troutdale Food Carts - 110 miles
This route is a real rollercoaster. There are many twists, turns, and some hairpins on the route, and it's a real pleaser for those looking to get their "lean" on. You'll make your way up into the foothills of Mt. Hood and through many twists and turns through Bull Run Watershed, you'll find yourselves back down on the historic Columbia River Hwy. From there, you're going to grab lunch at Troutdale Station Food Carts. This is a true Portland experience. After lunch, you can follow the group back to Volcano HD. OR... for those who want the Oregon challenge coin from HOG, we'll provide you with directions to get to the Vista House, which is about a 20-minute ride from lunch... and an hour back home. Approximately 120 miles, and 4 hours counting lunch.
Ride #5 - Cougar - Carson Loop - 180 miles
This route will take you through the Columbia River Gorge scenic area, where you'll head north through forested mountain twistys, a Mt St Helens viewpoint, and miles of shaded river and lakeside roads. Advisory: ~10 miles of paved yet rough National Forest Road. ~4 miles of 30 mph max. Approximately 180 miles and 5+ hours including stops.
Ride #6 - Timberline Loop - 180 miles
This Route Takes you out HWY 14 into the scenic Columbia River Gorge, you'll cross the river and head up through the Mt. Hood Fruit Loop to Timberline Lodge. From there you'll return home along the Clackamas River. Approximately 180 miles, 5+ hours including stops
Ride #7 - Firecracker 250 - 260 miles
This is a longer ride through the Mountains of the coast range and the cities of Vernonia, Mist and Jewell through the Jewell Nature preserve on our way to Astoria Oregon. Lunch will be at Futono's Pizza. After refueling we will cross the Astoria-Megler Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the country. Then a more relaxing ride back to Longview Washington, and on to I-5/I-205 back to the dealer. Approximately 260 miles, 7+ hours counting lunch and rest stops.
Ride #8 - Sheridan - Spirit Mtn - 200 miles
This route will take you out through wine country and into the coast range. Lunch/Brunch stop at Coyote Joe's in Willamina. After brunch continue ride along the Nestucca River, passed the McGuire Reservoir with a rest stop on Meadowlake Road. Continue to Hagg Lake on 47 with a loop around. Jump on Spring Hill Road to North Valley Road to Wilsonville Road and back to Volcano. Approximately 200 miles, 7 hours counting stops.
Ride #9 - Marys Peak - 230 miles
Join us for an amazing 4000-foot-high view (weather permitting) at the top of the Cascades highest peak– Marys Peak. The ride will take us through the Willamette Valley and the scenic Kings Valley to the top of Marys Peak. There are some technical sections on this part of the ride. On the top we will enjoy our brown bag lunch and take in the views. We will take a quicker way home up HWY 99 all the way to Volcano HD. Approximately 230 miles. 7 hours with stops.