“Bend to Fossil (and back) Romp” is a scenic, twisty, safe motorcycle ride in Oregon, United States.
This 448km ride visits Deschutes, Redmond, Terrebonne, Madras, Antelope, Fossil and 4 other places.
Bend
Near the intersection of Cooley and US 97
Deschutes
at 6kmRedmond
at 19kmTerrebone
at 26kmLook for Wanker Drive and Wimp Way on the left. Wanker is south of town and Wimp is north. Who names these places?
Madras
at 54kmAntelope cutoff
at 91kmThis road to the right doesn't look like much...but wait...
Antelope
at 105kmTake a right to Fossil and a spectacular ride over a mountain range. Take a left to get back to 97N via Shaniko. If you go left, check out the hotel in Shaniko.
Clarno
at 137kmSome great fossil viewing here. The next part of the road is incredible. Watch for the view from on top as you descend to Fossil.
Fossil
at 163kmCouple of good places to eat here. One is mainly a bar, the other a great hamburger joint.
Service Creek
at 192kmBear left at the intersection or the route is cut short by a quick spin back to the Ochoco Highway.
Spray
at 214kmKimberley
at 239kmIntersection with Hwy 26
at 269kmTake a right at the intersection to head back to Prineville and Bend.
Mitchell
at 315kmHeading toward Prineville, you will go over Ochoco Summit. Wonderful Oregon forest scenery.
Prineville
at 393kmPowell Butte
at 412kmBend
at 439kmAt the airport
Head for the barn...
at 448km