Fall Down the OR Coast-Day 2-A Long Day

As I expected, it took more time to pack up and get going. We were rolling at 9:45. I knew it would be a long day because of the unimproved section of the Willapa Hills Trail. However, it seems to be better than it has been. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a fair amount of soul-sucking chunder. 

Once we hit Pluvius Summit, we picked up the pace considerably (slight downhill). We came to my favorite photo spot. 

Only two buffalo at the farm. 

My favorite photo spot!

Sue riding through. 

We made it to the two new trestles. 

Most awesome!


We stopped for a snack, then pushed on. Eventually, we opted to go on the highway to Menlo. It was much faster. 

We took a good break at the Menlo Store, ate some food, and filled up on water. We decided to stay on the highway…until we saw a big hill. We went back to the trail. It was much better by then. 

Soon, we came to the paved part of the trail into Raymond. Then, we headed through South Bend, and in to Bruceport Co Park. I predicted we would arrive at 6:00pm. It was 5:58. 

The rain has continued, not as bad as we thought it would be, but still all day in the rain gear. Here at Bruceport, we are staying in the group camp shelter. And…it’s pouring. Tomorrow is not going to be much better…we’ve heard.