mtnbud

Derail3,

Hwy 58 has a substantial shoulder most of it's full length. So does Hwy 97.

There is a tunnel on Hwy 58 near Salt Creek Falls. You'll be riding in the uphill direction in this tunnel. There is no shoulder in the tunnel, but there are hazard lights to warn cars when bikes are in the tunnel. There's a button you push on the shoulder of the road just before you enter the tunnel.

Hwy 58 has a fairly substantial climb, but it'll be less than your other options.

There's a hot springs beside Hwy 58 about 10 miles past Oakridge. Big Mountain Cafe in Chemult has good breakfasts. The Pilot truck stop in Chemult has showers. There's a snow park just before Chemult with a day use warming cabin and outhouses that could make a good campsite. There's also many options for setting up camp off the highway.

It looks like you're looking at 140 to 150 miles to get to the north rim. I notice Eugene has bus service to Oakridge so you might be able to shorten that distance by 40 miles.