Actually, not that difficult - -
Cycle Oregon may have had to meet prior financial obligations,
but had they chosen to put out a broad request for alternatives - -
it could have been done.
How? Use churches and other organizations that can make quick, independent decisions.
Churches are an important choice because it is hard to challenge their generosity.
Where? Areas with little fire risk and limited smoke with possibilities for lodging.
That would then point to northwestern Oregon.
Since the weather is likely to cool some with a remote possibility showers later in the week -
It would make sense to start on the coast and then do the Willamette Valley.
It would also make sense to start and end in Portland.
Possible route -
1. Portland to Longview via Banks & Vernonia
2. Longview to Astoria via Calthamet & Cape Disappointment
(Or via Mist and Jewell if staying in Oregon is essential)
3. Astoria to Tillamook via Ft. Stevens & Tillamook Cheese
4. Tillamook to Newport via Three Capes Route
5. Newport to Corvallis via Siletz
6. Corvallis to Detroit via Jefferson and Mill City
7. Detroit to Portland via Breitenbush and Estacada
(Detroit would be the biggest challenge - but with time to prepare)
Each of the overnights would be larger communities with many churches.
Most churches also have kitchen facilities. Bathrooms. Often large green spaces.
Obviously, portalet, cleaning, and other expenses would need to be covered.
Sorry, but I believe that it could have been done - -
had their have been creative thinking.
PS - They should have been preparing an alternative months ago.