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Originally Posted by indesign
@ BRZPDX was out at crown point today, so he can scout that, since it's his stomping grounds. Mine too, but I'll leave it up to him. 
Also, @ torqdork do you know any side roads off the main Larch Mountain Rd that might not have as much spring/summer traffic? |
Here's my "secret" loop beginning/ending at McMenamins Edgefield. I had to split the map into two parts, couldn't get the route to draw in one loop without it trying to redraw. Figure 90 minutes non-stop, more for photos and breaks. I take it clockwise, it seems a little more scenic and fun that way.
Careful, though. I drove it last weekend and the roads are in the worst shape I've ever seen with potholes and gravel that might have the lowered car owners hating me. Maybe they swept this week or the heavy rains washed away the gravel. I expect that by month end they'll have filled in the potholes.
Otherwise pick almost any loop off of E. Larch Mtn. road except for Palmer Mill Rd. that is dirt in places. Also, is the road open to the top of Larch Mtn. now? The snow gate is usually closed at around the 10 mile marker (out of 14 to the summit parking area where the car clubs take a break) until late May or early June. Hood River Forest Ranger District should know but are closed now.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.4...d45.537091!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/McMe...537091!1m0!3e0