Oregon, Bend to The Dalles
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?
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- Biggs Junction has three truck friendly fuel stations, and a free crossing of the Columbia.
- 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. - 197 also has a river crossing at Maupin with a downgrade.
- Good two lane highway.
Steep down grade near the Columbia River gorge. Watch your speed, gear down! - We made that drive in early to mid June this year. No problems at all.
