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26 April 2015

Alsea Highway (OR-34) , Waldport to Philomath

Written by Steve Johnson
Oregon, Roads 2 Comments

Alsea Highway runs a total of 84 miles from the Oregon Coast at Waldport to Lebanon in the central part of the state.

But it’s the 57-mile stretch from Waldport to Philomath that’s the the most scenic and most fun riding.

Denoted as State Highway 34 on the maps, Alsea Highway is named for the Alsea River which it roughly follows through the Siuslaw National Forest. It goes through tiny towns of Tidewater and Alsea, where you find vacation houseboats docked along the banks.

Alsea Falls just a 15 minutes from the town of Alsea if you like to stop for hike, and there are numerous campgrounds within the National Forest.

The road itself winds through the Oregons Coast Range of mountains, offering great views of mountain peaks, canyons, and valleys. You can spot people fishing for chinook and coho salmon along its banks.

Much of the route is easy riding, with wide curves rated at 35-45 MPH. It’s not until you get to the final 6-7 miles of highway, just before reaching Philomath, where you’ll find some tight twisties with signs posted for 15-20 MPH.

If you happen to be riding along the Oregon Coast, and are thinking of heading inland to Corvallis and Albany, don’t take US-20 which is far more congested with trucks and RVs. Take Alsea Highway (OR-34) instead, you’ll find it more scenic and relaxing.

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Alpine forests cover the scenery along Alsea Highway
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Alsea Highway runs through tiny towns and villages
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Plenty of wide sweeping curves along the Alsea Highway
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Alsea Highway runs along the Alsea River
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Trees create a tunnel effect along Alsea Highway
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The sun illuminates leaves along the Alsea Highway

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Having first started riding in 1985 on a Kawasaki KZ400, Steve has ridden all across the United States and Canada. He currently travels full time on his Honda ST1300, living wherever he can find a friendly roof. Follow him on, "Motorcycle Philosophy".

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2 Comments

  1. Don Reply
    May 1, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    It’s roads like this that put 15K miles a year on the bike, many of them in Oregon. Glad you got to ride one of the great ones! Come back and see us again 🙂

    • Steve Johnson Reply
      May 2, 2017 at 12:30 am

      Thanks Don, I don’t think we’ve met before, but we may find ourselves in Oregon this summer. be fun to meet you. Steve

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