REDWOOD RAMBLE COASTAL EXPERIENCE TOUR
Six magical days of touring the Majestic Oregon Coastal Mountains and Coastline, The Oregon Dunes, Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, and cycling through Jedidiah State Park Redwoods. Finale includes hikes to view the Grove of the Titans and the Stout Tree. Inspirational!!
Redwood Ramble Coastal EXP
2025 Tour Dates:
August 4-9 • August 11-16
Tour highlights: Oregon Coastal Mountains, the
Mid and Southern Oregon Coast vistas, The Oregon Dunes, camping next to the Pacific Ocean, staying cool during the heat of the summer, hiking and camping amongst the Majestic Coast Redwoods
Ascent Difficulty
Mileage Difficulty
Accommodations
Camping
Tour Duration
6 Days - 5 Nights
4 - 8 Hours of Riding Per Day
Distance
291 Miles
(468 Kilometers)
Overview
The Redwood Ramble Tour originates in Eugene Oregon. The tour is five days of tranquil road cycling. The sixth day allows for one more short hike in the Redwoods of Jedidiah Smith State Park before return travel to Eugene. This tour is rated moderate for the associated elevation gain. The elevation gain is easily adjustable by skipping any of the major hill climbs. Tour participants should be comfortable riding a road bike for approximately 4-8 hours per day for five consecutive days. Rides range from 42-68 miles. The most challenging day includes a 4,639 feet of elevation gain.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Fern Ridge to the Oregon Dunes
Meet your guides in the morning for a short group orientation. The tour begins in Eugene, Oregon, with cycling out of the edge of the Willamette Valley that then transitions into coastal mountains. We finish the day by riding into Honeyman State Park which has direct access to the Oregon Dunes.
Summary: 68 miles (109 km) | 2,243 ft (684 m) elevation gain.
DAY 2: Oregon Dunes to Sunset Bay
We continue our coastal exploration Southbound to Cape Arago with all its wonders, Shore Acres Gardens, a late afternoon swim in Sunset Bay, options to enjoy this super sweet spot on the Oregon Coast are only limited by our imaginations.
Summary: 60 miles (97 km) | 3,262 ft (994 m) elevation gain.
DAY 3: Sunset Bay to Cape Blanco
From Sunset Bay we continue South to Cape Blanco the states westernmost tip. We will stop and enjoy the super cute coastal town of Bandon Oregon.
Summary: 54 miles (87 km) | 2,969 ft (905 m) elevation gain.
DAY 4: Cape Blanco to Harris Beach
From Cape Blanco we continue South to Harris Beach. We embrace multiple amazing coastal vistas within Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor.
Summary: 67 miles (108 km) | 4,639 ft (1,414 m) elevation gain.
DAY 5: Harris Beach to Jedediah Smith
From Harris Beach we make our way into Northern California riding along the waterfront of Crescent City. After nice rest stop, we ride on into Jedediah Smith home to inspirational Redwoods. There is five miles of very smooth gravel / dirt road on this section. No problem for a road bike.
Summary: 42 miles (67 km) | 1,530 ft (466 m) elevation gain.
Day 6: Jedediah Smith State Park – Return to Eugene
We begin the final tour day with a leisurely breakfast with ample time to enjoy another redwood hike before the drive back to Eugne. The first 15 miles of the return drive follows the stunning Smith Wild and Scenic River. It is one of the few undammed rivers in California. A 4-hour return drive back to arrive at the tour origin point is planned to be between 3-4 PM.
Tour Data
Terrain
Total Elevation Gain
14,644 Feet (4,463 Meters)
50 Feet (10 Meters)
Average Elevation Gain Per Mile (Km)
98% Paved | 2% Gravel
Inclusions: All meals, daily appetizer, snacks and electrolytes at each support stop, camping fees, park entrance fees, and support transportation while on the tour.
Please contact us regarding any food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Exclusions: Bicycle, guide gratuities, and alcohol.
