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

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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
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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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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.

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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.

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20 Rivers to Cross, A trip through the Oregon Coastal Mountains Episode 3
 
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Here is a short video showing some to the challenges that we faced during three scouting trips that proved the route viability.

 
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Nice finding a route along the coastal range. I'll be watching your videos to see how you do. I know that I've come across a couple of blocked routes while exploring the logging regions in the Tillamook SF.
 

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I have hit blocked roads in TSF several times. Maps show the road going through even though they are blocked or totally washed out. Hope you enjoy the videos.