20 Rivers to Cross, A Trip Through the Oregon Coastal Mountains

[Luinil Explorations]

This trip started in 2018 when I was wondering if there was a north south backcountry route through the Oregon coastal mountains from the Columbia River to the California Border. I started researching maps and the web to see if it was possible. A route slowly appeared that ran through a mix of public and private land.. The route travels through active logging areas where a CB radio is required to monitor the log truck operations. Remember that logging operations have the right of way. There are several gates that were open to the private land areas with signs that they could be closed and locked at anytime. I hope you enjoy the trip.

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Forest waterfall


Typical forest road


Sweet Creek


Nehalem River


Up on top


Columbia Lily


The thimble berries were ripe and plentiful


The Chetco River


On the Oregon California border at the end of the April scouting trip


Camping in the tall firs

 

[Luinil Explorations]

Episode 2 of our trip through the Oregon Coastal Mountains is now up on YouTube. In this episode we will start from a hunters camp near the Trask river and continue south through the coastal mountains on our way to the California Border. Along the way we will see a black bear, cross 12 rivers, and enjoy some beautiful views.

You can read about more of our adventure and see photos of our trips on our travel blog.

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[Luinil Explorations]

The third and final episode of our trip through the Oregon Coastal Mountains is up on YouTube. In this episode we travel from our camp in the mountains to the Oregon California border. I hope you enjoy the trip. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to watch it.

You can read about more of our adventure and see photos of our trips on our travel blog.

You can support the production of more remote travel videos by becoming a member of my Patreon team.

You can support the channel by donating via PayPal.

20 Rivers to Cross, A trip through the Oregon Coastal Mountains Episode 3

 

[Luinil Explorations]

Here is a short video showing some to the challenges that we faced during three scouting trips that proved the route viability.

 

[billiebob]

This trip started in 2018 when I was wondering if there was a north south backcountry route through the Oregon coastal mountains from the Columbia River to the California Border. I started researching maps and the web to see if it was possible. A route slowly appeared that ran through a mix of public and private land.. The route travels through active logging areas where a CB radio is required to monitor the log truck operations. Remember that logging operations have the right of way. There are several gates that were open to the private land areas with signs that they could be closed and locked at anytime. I hope you enjoy the trip.

You can read about more of our adventure and see photos of our trips on our travel blog.

You can support the channel by donating via PayPal.

You can also support the production of more remote travel videos by becoming a member of my Patreon team.


Forest waterfall
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Typical forest road
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Sweet Creek
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Nehalem River
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Up on top
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Columbia Lily
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The thimble berries were ripe and plentiful
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The Chetco River
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On the Oregon California border at the end of the April scouting trip
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Camping in the tall firs
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THIS >>>>>

Is a bucket list trip.
Many thanks for giving a dreamer a new item for the bucket....

Many say the Oregon coast is a desolate place not made for vacations....
I agree, it is made for adventure.

Your reference to the CB tho...... in BC the CB is not the one loggers use, you need VHF here....
Is CB the go to in Oregon???

20 River to Cross..... GREAT TITLE !!!!!

 

[Luinil Explorations]

Glad I could add to your list. CB is the standard for the logging operations in OR and WA. Not sure about other states. Overlanders use a mix of CB, GRMS, and HAM.

 

[shortbus4x4]

Yep CB is essential on busy logging roads. There will be a spray painted "CBXX", where xx is the channel number when you turn off the main two lane road onto the forest service road. There should also be spray painted mile markers, put your CB on the channel designated and listen for the trucks announcing they're coming out loaded at x mile or coming in empty at x mile. This gives you a chance to pull over at a wide spot and wait for oncoming traffic to pass. You should announce yourself as a pickup. The loaded logging truck always has the right of way, doesn't matter which way on a hill you meet and a empty logging truck has the right of way over a smaller vehicle.

 

[Luinil Explorations]

Have seen the painted signs although am seeing more and more of these type. They are much easier to see and read. They list the name of the logging tract, mile number and CB channel.

 

[gkieser92]

This is outstanding. Thanks for such a great trip report in my neck of the woods.

 

[Luinil Explorations]

You are welcome. Oregon has a lot of areas to explore. Hope to do more trips next year.