Description
Tucked along the Old West Scenic Bikeway in Grant County’s Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon, the historic Galena ghost town (formerly Susanville) is a rewarding stop for adventure motorcycle riders.
This 1860s gold and silver mining camp along the Middle Fork John Day River in Malheur National Forest features scattered old buildings and mining remnants. Dual-sport and ADV riders detour via forest roads from US-20 or the John Day area for a quiet history break amid scenic pine forests and river views. Respect private remnants, pack in/pack out, and enjoy the remote Eastern Oregon backcountry vibe.
More Information
Coordinates: 44.711194, -118.815758
Elevation: 3430 ft
Difficulty: 1
What to Expect:
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7 Check-Ins
Hmmm, I wonder why there's cow crap on the highway? Oh! It's because there's COWS on the highway (well, in the ditch at least but still......). Nice road in a really nice area. And there is a lot of cow crap on rural highways in Oregon. You've been warned.
Good timing to catch this one while going to the BMW rally in John Day. Beautiful county road.
Laid down 479 miles of pavement for this one. Beautiful weather and roads.
Beautiful ride along the Middle Fork of the John Day everyting is very green. Nice twisty pavement some cattle on roadway.
What a beautiful ride down the Middle Fork of the John Day River. All the buildings and things around there are very interesting. Even though it was cold, the tar snakes were pretty unsettling in the curves.
