Day 16, 8/30/08

The first part of our ride today took us around the Three Capes Scenic Route. There was a bit of traffic since it was labor day weekend, but not that bad. We stopped at Cape Meares State Park and checked out the views, including seeing the octopus tree. Sunny skies and cool to warm temperatures the rest of the day. We ate lunch in Netarts (home of those delicious oysters we have been eating). Not long after that, we climbed what our map says is the tallest hill on our Oregon route at over 800 feet. Gradual grade though, so not that bad. The scenery was gorgeous and the descent down the other side was incredible.




We ended the day in Pacific City, 40 miles for the day. We found a small community park - Woods campground. It was full, but the camp host said that they are directed not to turn away hiker/biker campers. He found room for us to pitch our tent. Ten bucks for the night. No shower (or sink in the bathroom which was weird), but we were grateful to have a place to camp.


After we pitched out tent, we rode down a few blocks to the store and bought some beer and 1 dozen oyters some as big as your fist. Across the street from the market we found another tiny park that had picnic tables and bathrooms, with sinks, even. We feasted on oysters and beer, changed into our off-bike clothes, washed up a bit and headed over to a mexican restaurant for dinner. Early to bed. Rained hard a couple times durring the night but we stayed dry and warm.