Reedsport to Eugene...need help!

[xcapekey]

Hi all...I'm planning on touring Oregon this summer and need some help....The route as planned is:

Amtrak from Long Beach, CA to Portland
Portland to Astoria (by way of Vernonia)
Astoria to Reedsport
Reedsport to Eugene Amtrak Station

Everything up to Reedsport has been easy to find info about. However, I have had no luck about HWY 38 from Reedsport to Eugene.

Anyone ride 38? Suggestions for alternate routes to Eugene from Reedsport?

Thanks in advance.

[Shifty]

The best way to go is up the Smith River Rd (between Reedsport and Gardner), over Oxbow Pass, Wolf Creek road, Crow Road into Eugene. This is a beautiful and low traffic road through the forests of the coast range, but you need to be prepared before you start it. There are long stretches with NO services at all, be sure to have food and plenty of water when you start out from Reedsport. Start early, there are lots of places to camp along the way, but to do it in a day takes an early start. Check tires before you start, have extra tubes.

This is a beautiful ride, it has 2 big climbs, Oxbow pass and Wolf Creek road, they will slow you down. There is a store in Crow for drinks and snacks, from Crow you are 14 miles from Eugene.

I'll make you a map and post it in a few minutes. This is the way to go to avoid traffic, it sure feels remote at times. All paved.

[Shifty]

Here is a map of the route, it is pretty well signed, look for signs to Oxbow, Eugene and Crow. The Amtrak Station is in Downtown Eugene at 5th Street and Willamette Street.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1092840

[xcapekey]

Shifty..thanks so much....I saw those squiggly lines and wondered if that was a bikeable route....looks like it will be a nice ride in...thanks again for your help!