#172CR

Have you been? Do you need to go again?
Most S2000 drivers find they need a fix every so often. The chance to really carve some curves.
The McKenzie Pass is just the road to do it!

Due to the local fires, the McKenzie highway has been closed without a current reopening scheduled. With that in mind, we're going to pivot and give the group a chance to experience one of the other great backcountry drives in the area - The Aufderheide!
Named after a proud federal forester, Robert Aufderheide, this is A(nother) crown jewel of the Oregon driving enthusiast, we will be returning to this route after several years to make the most of the limited summer weather remaining.

We will be starting in the Wilsonville area (exact start point TBD and shared when the drive plan is emailed).
Departure will be no later than 8:30am .

We will begin with a simple cruise down the freeway to Eugene as a "warm up", with a post-breakfast pitstop along the way.
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During our excursion, we will be driving through the McKenzie River Valley which is still subject to recovery efforts after the Holiday Farm fire and current Lookout Fire containment efforts
Work crews continue to clear debris and the entire area is under modified speed zones which we will be following closely.

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As we exit the fire zone, we will stop for lunch at Takoda's near Rainbow, OR.
After our meal, we get into the meat of the drive, backtracking slightly to climb the roads up to Cougar Reservoir before disappearing into the lush wilderness of this hidden treasure.

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We'll be making the most of the endless curves and twists the entire way through 52 miles of remote forest access.

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We will find ourselves just south of Eugene, exiting into the hamlet of Westfir. A short cut north will bring us up Hwy 58 to I-5where we will return home.

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Once we reach Salem and I-5, the drive will officially end for everyone to make their own way home.
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Don’t miss out on this one!

---> The Drive Plan PDF will be e-mailed to the participants on Thursday, September 7th

Weather Watch - Portland: Here
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Weather Watch – Westfir: Here

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Weather Watch – Detroit: Here

.......Who’s In? 7!
...Aaron (Sabre - CO) & Shonda
....Ira (#172CR - CO)
... Huy (S2k_RN) & Sandi
...Jeremy (snowwakerider23)
... Bryce (Brycek)
... Ian (Harmsy)

10 People
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…….. All participants must have proof of a valid driver’s license and current insurance coverage.
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Thanks!

Ira and Aaron
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......................S2Ki Oregon - The fun starts here! ... In the event of inclement weather we will either cancel or postpone the drive.
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Note:This is the Oregon S2000 Owners Forum. As such, our drives are exclusively forS2000 and NSX's and their owners in Oregon and S.W. Washington.

Our drives are not open to the general public, which includes those who used to own an S2000, hope to own one, those with similar cars, or those who think the drive we've put together sounds fun and would like to tag along, etc.

We are not trying to be snobby here, but are trying to clarify what we are about – The fun and adventure of Honda S2000 ownership.

Harmsy

I’m in!…but my fingers and toes are crossed that we’ll actually get to go on our chosen path!…

#172CR

Same lol

deanr

I'm in.
Dean

Shen Long

I’m in.

Sabre

Drive notes have been updated.
Due to continued fire closures for the Mckenzie Pass, we're going to regroup and turn our sights to another nearby route - The Aufderheide!

Sabre

Drive "plan" has been emailed.
Let us know if you do not receive it.

#172CR

#172CR

Great time yesterday enjoying some back roads