Another cold morning and it stayed that way for the whole ride. I wondered what was on the sandwich board sign up ahead.

Uh-oh. I decided to at least ride the 3.7 miles before turning around.

When I got to Manning, the barricade had been moved slightly. I could see hikers and a cyclist up ahead. Ok, time to see if I can get through. I talked to a couple of cyclists riding toward me, they said the work crew at the other end had waved them through. Cool!

Only a short stretch of non-tree-lined trail.

Near Buxton, a 700-foot-long curving trestle, 80 feet high.

Back in town and headed to the AirBnB to my vehicle, I spotted a new business and stopped for an iced mocha. Great end to a very good ride.

Miles = 28. Next stop: Lacey WA

Rather cold this morning, I didn’t leave until 8 am, it was in 57 degrees. Row rhymes with “cow” – the trail got its name because two farmers got into a huge fight.

At 7 miles, I came to the first glimpse of Dorena Dam, barely visible through the trees.

For this trip, I decided to get a small tripod to use with my phone.

The trail followed the north side of the lake for many miles.

Row River:

At 17 miles, the trail ended at Culp Creek. I took a break here and had some breakfast before heading back.

As I crossed this trestle, I looked to the right and spotted one of Lane Counties famous covered bridges. Lane County has the most covered bridges on this side of the Mississippi River.

At the next trestle, there was another one but a bit disguised because it was being refurbished. I found a dirt side trail and was able to see this:

Miles = 34. Then I drove to Banks OR where I stayed at a super-nice AirBnB.

Cooler temperature this morning which meant I could start riding a bit later. I headed south.

The trail ran along I-5 with periodic glimpses of Bear Creek.

Metal sculpture of manzanita – a symbol of resilience.

At 10 miles, I had to turn around. Apparently there was huge machinery ahead removing dead trees.

20 miles wasn’t enough so I rode north for a few miles before turning around. Medford crews were mowing all along the trail and Medford police were rousting the homeless.

Miles = 28. Then I drove to Cottage Grove OR. Not a very nice hotel tonight, but close to the trail for tomorrow’s ride.

It was going to be hot! so got up quite early (I can only do this for a good bike ride) and drove to the trailhead near the arboretum. I rode north on the east side of the river,

crossed a bridge

and turned right toward Keswick Dam.

After turning around and heading south on the west side of the river until I got to the Sundial Bridge.

A working sundial and the world’s largest. The deck is translucent.

From the plaza on the other side:

Early start, early finish, and then I drove to Medford OR. I used one of Justin’s travel strategies, find a hotel where you can walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner and an adult beverage. Great idea.

Miles = 13