Memorial Day ride out in Washington County, to take advantage of low-volume traffic on Highway 217. Start from Hondo Dog Park next to Hillsboro Hops Stadium. The first 5 miles heads south, crossing HIghway 8 just before Witch Hazel Rd. The next several miles continues south then heads west on Burkhalter Rd. Have to cross busy Highway 219, then it's on to Reidweg Rd and the big climb. There is a short, steep climb, then a half-mile respite, and a longer climb. Excellent views, with several clover fields in full bloom. A few more shorter climbs on SW Dober Rd and a great downhill on SW Iowa Hill Rd. The last big climb is on SW Blooming Fern Rd, followed by a short downhill to SW Fern Hill Rd. Need to use caution on the downhill as there is a stop sign at the bottom. The next few miles are flat, but there was a cross/headwind. Mile 24.8 is Gaston city park and a nice rest stop. Most the remaining 24 miles had some degree of tailwind. There is a 0.4 mile stretch on Highway 47, but there is a wide shoulder. But, there is a left turn onto SW Dudney Ave. The route goes through Dilley and into Forest Grove. The final 12 miles travels through Verboort, eventually turns right onto Wren Rd and finishes via Evergreen Parkway and 59th.