Well, what is the next scenic bike ride in store for the oregon pass hunter? How about a ride up the 50 mile Quartzville Road Back Country Byway... planning begins with some web research...
Quartzville Road Back Country Byway - This Type 1, 50 mile byway meanders along the emerald depths of Green Peter Reservoir and the clear, cool waters of Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River. Discover a corridor of old-growth and maturing forest, accented by rock outcroppings, huckleberry patches, wildflowers, and vivid fall colors. For more information, contact the Salem District Office.
http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/byways.php
from an old news article:
ONLY THE SOUND of a cool, light breeze accompanied the magnificent view of Mount Jefferson glistening in the morning sun just a few miles to the east as cyclists on last year's Oregon Bicycle Ride paused to soak in the grand views from the Quartzville Back Country Byway.
The wonderfully scenic Quartzville Road - also known as FS (for Forest Service) 11 - winds its way west through 50 miles of remote territory between Marion Forks and Sweet Home.
Starting at Oregon Highway 22 south of Marion Forks, the Quartzville Road angles ...
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