Oregon highway 34 from Bend, OR to US101
Has anyone here driven on Oregon highway 34 from Bend, OR to US101? I am not worried about our 30 foot length, it is the width that has me concerned. Is there a shoulder? or is the edge of the pavem...
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34 does get a little narrow between Philomath and Waldport. I would recommend that in Philomath, instead of turning off onto 34, go straight on Hwy 20 to Newport. I make this trip probably 20 times a year (4 to 6 times in our MH) and you won't have any problems with 20. Once in Newport, just go south on 101 to Waldport.
However, having taken 20/22 out of Sisters going west, I would recommend taking 22 at the 20/22 split and go over to Salem then hwy 18 over to the coast. A little longer, but a much better highway. 20 has a 12 - 13 mile 6% downgrade on the west side of the mountains with several 15mph curves and a lot of 35mph curves. I have to pull over and let the traffic go by three or four times before i can get to Sweet Home. It's definitely doable, but very slow and you have to really watch what you are doing.
Good luck
Ron
However, having taken 20/22 out of Sisters going west, I would recommend taking 22 at the 20/22 split and go over to Salem then hwy 18 over to the coast. A little longer, but a much better highway. 20 has a 12 - 13 mile 6% downgrade on the west side of the mountains with several 15mph curves and a lot of 35mph curves. I have to pull over and let the traffic go by three or four times before i can get to Sweet Home. It's definitely doable, but very slow and you have to really watch what you are doing.
Good luck
Ron
