Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder – day 2

The second day route included two big climbs: first one gained 2000 feet in 5 miles and second one gained 1000 feet in 3.8 miles. The first climb was pretty challenging with the grade often exceeding 10%. Here is the view from the top of the climb.

Willamette National Forest

The camp place was at the park in the town of Oakridge, OR. The camping spot was very nice – it was in a shaded area near the river and with a good breeze. This helped to cool down as the heat wave was starting and the day time temperature started to reach high 90s.

Entrance to the camp in Oakridge

The second day I felt pretty good and completed the course of 61 miles, 5,170 ft in 5 hours with an average speed of 12 mph.

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