Eugene-Florence one way

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Eugene, OR, US

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Bicycle Way of Life Cycling Team and Club

Day rides, on road around Eugene OR

75 mi.

2,044 ft.

Eugene to Florence via Hwy 36. Passes north of Fern Ridge Reservoir, Hwy 36 to Mapleton, 126 to Florence.

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**This 120km (75mi) route takes you from  Eugene to Florence, on the Oregon coast, via Triangle Lake on Highway 36.**

It begins in southwest Eugene and follows the @slice[Fern Ridge Path](d,209.55,9569.57) to its end at Greenhill and Royal, then out Royal, Fir Butte, and Clear Lake roads across the north edge of @point[Fern Ridge Reservoir](d,20850.19) to Lawrence and onto Highway 36 (Siuslaw Highway).

Highway 36 is narrow but less traveled than Highway 126;   I have felt fairly safe on it in fall and spring.   The market at Low Pass has closed, but there is a @poi[market at Triangle Lake](4321396), and another at @poi[Deadwood](253748).  You will have no cell phone coverage for most of the @slice[segment on 36](d,41739.45,84325.31), from approximately Low Pass until Swiss Home, so it may be a good idea to ride with a buddy.

You will cross the coast range.  However, it is not a hard or long climb, topping out @point[below 1100 feet](d,44543.93).  River views just after the summit are particularly nice.

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And what river is that?  The map says @point[Lake Creek](d,50827.16).  Pretty substantial for a creek.
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@slice[From Triangle Lake to Mapleton](d,55483.69,97922.75) there are several small parks with vault toilets. The little market in the town of Deadwood, at about 48 miles, has flush toilets and a friendly staff.   I am partial to this market because they were helpful to me once when I was suffering from knee pain and unable to finish my ride.

@point[Highway 36 merges into Highway 126 at Mapleton.](d,97938.76)  The coffee shop (@poi["Caffeination Station"](322262)) in the little strip mall on your left just after the junction is nice. Update: The coffee shop has changed hands and names; I will update the description the next time I stop there.

The last few miles from @slice[Mapleton to Florence](d,97922.75,121261.31) are on Highway 126.  The nicest thing I can say about that section is that the shoulder is wide enough to make you feel relatively safe despite the SUVs and motor homes.  It is flat, but in summer you can count on a strong headwind.  The scenery is nice if you can sit up enough to take it in.  The river is wide and flat as it approaches the bay, and you might see osprey as well as coastal birds.

Florence offers many food choices, including grocery stores and cafes, once you reach the junction with Highway 101.   I recommend turning south (left).  You may consider riding about 5 miles south on Highway 101 to @poi[Honeyman State Park](322264) (open year round) for a shower, or even to camp in one of their $5 hiker-biker spots if you are suitably equipped.

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