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Oregon, Bend to The Dalles

gtnsmlr
Explorer
Explorer
We'll be driving from Bend to the The Dalles in a few weeks and I'm thinking of taking the 97 To the 197 towing a 39' fiver, how's the drive? Any concerns or recommendations?
The older we get, the faster we go
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rhagfo
Explorer III
Explorer III
Biggs Junction has three truck friendly fuel stations, and a free crossing of the Columbia.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

obgraham
Explorer
Explorer
Full of RV's.
No issues for you.
If you need a fuel stop, Madras is the place. The Dalles are harder to get into and out, except North of the Columbia.

paulj
Explorer II
Explorer II
197 also has a river crossing at Maupin with a downgrade.

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Good two lane highway.
Steep down grade near the Columbia River gorge. Watch your speed, gear down!

Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow


2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker

Two_Hands
Explorer
Explorer
We made that drive in early to mid June this year. No problems at all.
2015 Fleetwood Excursion 33D
2016 Grand Cherokee Limited
Retired Law Enforcement
U.S. Army 1965-1973/RVN 1968-'69


I am the frequent recipient of "Get out of the way old man!"