Hwy 26 between Beaverton and Seaside OR.

Pretty easy grades. Nice two lane road through the coast mountains.

It's probably your best route from Portland to the coast. Occasional passing lanes here and there. If it's a clear day, stop at the viewpoint and you can see Mt. St. Helens or maybe even Mt. Rainier if it is really clear.

as enblethen said, grades aren't bad and the steepest ones are not all that long. You'll have an easy time of it and the drive is enjoyable.

enblethen wrote:
Pretty easy grades. Nice two lane road through the coast mountains.

Heading west the grades up are less steep, but as stated before there are areas with passing lanes, but also grades without passing lanes.
It is the main route to the north coast area so during the week there is increased semi traffic. The max elevation is just over 1,600'.

This is a nice stretch of HY26



This is a not so nice stretch of HY26

It's a breeze compared to some I've been on. Few things though. Traffic getting to it through Portland can be nuts. Use the turn outs once you get traffic behind you. Watch your speed in the curves, some come up quick and you don't want to hit them fast.

As others have said, a decent road. But IMHO the drive is horrible. Being the closest beaches to PDX the traffic can be horrible on weekends. If tou really dont have to go to Seaside, there are other roads that can be more pleasant.

Thank you all.

I'm not worried about traffic as I'll be traveling through there around 0330 during midweek.

Thank you everyone

Hwy. 26--
This is a great RV highway, scenic, direct with min. of hills. Plenty of pull outs going up hill, just use your exhaust brake or lower gears to keep your speed reasonable going down the hills. Do watch for "smokey Bears" taking your picture, be sure your radar is turned on!! Oregon Bears are sneaky and are always looking to increase the funds for their Dancing Balls:)) There is a great restaurant half way to the coast with great food and plenty of parking for RV's.

djgarcia wrote:
Hwy. 26--
This is a great RV highway, scenic, direct with min. of hills. Plenty of pull outs going up hill, just use your exhaust brake or lower gears to keep your speed reasonable going down the hills. Do watch for "smokey Bears" taking your picture, be sure your radar is turned on!! Oregon Bears are sneaky and are always looking to increase the funds for their Dancing Balls:)) There is a great restaurant half way to the coast with great food and plenty of parking for RV's.

Check the road conditions during the winter months. They do get snow on Hwy. 26 at the top of the hill.

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