So we're planning a trip to Salem, OR. and wondering about the roads North from Bend through Willamette National Forest. Considering Hwy 20 from Bend then the 22 road or stay on the 20 to Albany and the I5? I can handle some kinda steep roads but narrow is not much fun. We're traveling in a 40' DP with a jeep toad. Anyone have experience with those roads? Thanks!

U.S. Hwy 20 is a major east-west federal highway.

you will be much happier on 22 and it will take you right to Salem

If your heading south, then at the top at Hoodoo turn South toward Eugene. Nice deive and you avoid 50 miles of I5. Better yet, 97 south.

Neither are narrow. Both can be bad in Winter. 22 is more direct as others have noted.

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keepingthelight
Explorer
Aug 28, 2017
Just returned from Bend, Or. There are a few fires up there right now. Sisters had a lot of smoke. Check for road closures and air quality. ;)
Trigger_Happy
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
OK hwy 20 to the 22 it is. Thanks, guys.
romore
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2017
You won't have any problem, it is good two lane blacktop or at least was when we traveled it a few years ago. There are some grades, after all it is in the mountains, but nothing to worry about and quite scenic.
enblethen
Nomad
Aug 27, 2017
West from Bend on US 20, then OR 22 to get straight into Salem.
katoomer
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
Ditto on 22.
jimh406
Explorer III
Aug 27, 2017
Neither are narrow. Both can be bad in Winter. 22 is more direct as others have noted.
donn0128
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2017
If your heading south, then at the top at Hoodoo turn South toward Eugene. Nice deive and you avoid 50 miles of I5. Better yet, 97 south.
donkeydew
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
you will be much happier on 22 and it will take you right to Salem
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2017
U.S. Hwy 20 is a major east-west federal highway.