Hwy 97 from Biggs Jct to Redmond

Agree with above. In the little town of Grass Valley there is a "city park" in the center which we use to stop and have our lunch. Handy and quiet.

ORbiker wrote:

old guy wrote:
if you can't keep up with the traffic, pull over and let them by. it is a beautiful ride, nice part of Oregon

I agree with Old Guy. Pull over if you are holding back the traffic. May are driving way faster they their ability.

The speed limit was 55, but is now 65.

For a nice break; stop in Shaniko (just norh of Madras)

Yes!!!!!
Just made this trip last week moving to Idaho.... And in August and September.
Have never stopped in Shamiko, or any of the other little stops.
Maybe 1/3 of the way to Biggs Junction from the Rest Stop is a pullover that is a mountain identifier. On a clear day a worthy stop.

Thousands of RVs, many first time renters, would have climbed that route to get to Madras for the eclipse viewing.

old guy wrote:
if you can't keep up with the traffic, pull over and let them by. it is a beautiful ride, nice part of Oregon

I agree with Old Guy. Pull over if you are holding back the traffic. May are driving way faster they their ability.

The speed limit was 55, but is now 65.

For a nice break; stop in Shaniko (just norh of Madras)

if you can't keep up with the traffic, pull over and let them by. it is a beautiful ride, nice part of Oregon

Should not be any problems, enjoy your trip, be safe

Nice drive.

Steep climb out of the Columbia River Gorge, road is a little narrower then most of US 97
Improves up on top.