Roxy and Linda's Bicycle Blog
10th posting on June 23, 2013 ..... Back to the welcome page and listings for other links
Day
13 - Baker City, OR to Halfway, OR - 52
miles ... 478
total miles
What a difference a day makes! We woke up to sunny skies
and 45 degrees. The day warmed quickly as we climbed the first hill. On the climb
out of Baker City we crossed the Oregon Trail. Spectacular scenery all day, 360
degree views, felt like we could see forever, big snowy mountains to the west
and north. We dropped thru a canyon and followed the Powder River for awhile and
then climbed to Richland, pop.147. A friendly local couple recommended a cafe,
as we were about to order Jez and then Mel rode up and joined us for lunch. A
big climb followed lunch with more spectacular scenery and a quick downhill into
Halfway where we found Jez and Mel again sipping smoothies. There's a theme here....meeting
up with cyclists where there's food! We're staying in Halfway tonight. Mel and
Jez are heading down the road, don't expect to see them but hope we do, they are
really nice guys. Halfway population is 337.
Our email address is gusrox30@gmail.com
. Feel free to drop a note and say hello anytime!
Elevation
profile for Baker City, Oregon to Missoula, MT |
Irrigation
nean Baker City, OR |
Scenery
break, enjoying the great views & sunshine! |
Another
spectacular view. This is overlooking Richland. 3 miles of 7% grade. |
Our
new friends, Mel & Jez enjoying a smoothie break. Hope to see them down the
road. |
Local
artist renovated old church to be an art gallery. Cool building. |
Any mistakes or corrections, email me at coachellis@cox.net | |
