| The
25-Mile Riverside Ramble starts and finishes at the Curry County Fairgrounds in Gold Beach. This wonderful ride takes you up the North Bank of the
Rogue River to Lobster Creek then back downstream along the South Bank. There
are a couple small climbs (with fun descents down the other side) but the route
is generally rolling hills through beautiful rural and residential scenery. For a map of the route, click here. The following chart gives approximate mileage and directions from the start of the route through to the finish. Each rider will be given a copy of this Ride Log at registration. Note: [B] denotes restroom facilities available. |
|
Miles from start |
Description |
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0.0 |
Start on 10th Street, turn RIGHT on Ellensburg Avenue (US Highway 101) |
| 0.3 | Straight through stoplight on 6th Street |
| 0.8 | Straight through stoplight on Moore Street |
| 1.4 | Continue on Highway 101 across Patterson Bridge over the Rogue River |
| 1.8 | Turn RIGHT at end of Bridge onto North Bank Road |
| 3.8 | Start the climb up Racetrack Hill |
| 4.5 | Summit of Racetrack Hill |
| 5.6 | Turn RIGHT at Rogue River Park [B] onto North Bank Rogue. Watch for chickens on the road. |
| 7.0 | Continue on North Bank Rogue past Squaw Valley Road |
| 8.6 | Rest Stop Tu Tu' Tun Lodge. Food and drinks await you here. [B] |
| 9.4 | Ride past Libby Pond. Breathe through your nose or be prepared to swallow a bug or two. |
| 12.6 | Single lane bridge over Lobster Creek |
| 12.7 | Start short climb up to East Lobster Road |
| 12.8 | Summit of climb. Turn RIGHT onto East Lobster Road |
| 12.9 | Cross Rogue River on Lobster Creek Bridge (click here for photo of bridge) |
| 13.1 | Turn RIGHT onto Jerry's Flat Road |
| 13.5 | Nice year-round waterfall to your left. |
| 14.7 | Summit of Kimball Hill. Nice place to take a break and enjoy a great view up and down the river. |
| 16.1 | Huntley Park Campground [B] |
| 19.3 | Begin Bike Lane |
| 20.2 | End Bike Lane |
| 23.1 | Turn LEFT onto US Highway 101 |
| 23.7 | Straight through stoplight on Moore Street |
| 24.2 | Straight through stoplight on 6th Street |
| 24.5 | Turn RIGHT into Event Center on the Beach for finish. Food and drinks await you here. [B] |