Oregon Route 38
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Cynthia K
Westville, IN4,520 contributions
Aug 2021
I had to really talk him into this! We were on our way to the coast & I suggested this route. Mainly because it's marked scenic on the atlas.
It starts off as average, but the further West you drive, the better it gets. The river is there along side the Hwy. It's great!
He did say I was right. ;)
It starts off as average, but the further West you drive, the better it gets. The river is there along side the Hwy. It's great!
He did say I was right. ;)
Written August 31, 2021
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Tom H
Reedsport, OR4 contributions
Apr 2017
Highway 38 is without doubt THE most beautiful drive from the interior valleys to the Oregon coast. By far the easiest to navigate, with numerous passing lanes and the flatest ,lowest elevation to the coast as well. I have been driving this Highway for almost fifty years and I never tire of it. Do yourself a favor, avoid 126 to the coast. Terrible road, limited passing lanes. No comparison IMO. If you are stuck behind an RV on 126 you are likely behind that RV for 50 miles, I kid you not
Written April 10, 2017
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brendi934
Grants Pass, OR172 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
This is a beautiful coast route and seems like the best one off I-5 I've ever been on and I was born and raised in Oregon. Elkton has a couple of great restaurants (Arlene's) along the way and Tyee Landing restaurant is also VERY good! There's a butterfly sanctuary you can tour along the way and the elk viewing area right before Reedsport is awesome if the elk are out!! Just be sure and slow down to the required 25mph in the old downtown Reedsport. The police are notorious for handing out tickets right and left anywhere in Reedsport. Have been for YEARS!! If you go the posted speed limit, you are ok tho!! lol Also goes along the Umpqua River right before Reedsport and is just simple a beautiful and one of the straightest if not the straightest to the coast in Oregon. ENJOY!!
Written July 25, 2017
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Dr. Tim
Marana, AZ5,095 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Hwy 38 also known as the Umpqua Highway runs from I5 just south of Curtain near Anlauf ending at Reedsport. It is about 60 miles from I5 to the coast and is a very easy hour and twenty minutes even in my 40 foot Motorcoach. The road follows the Umpqua River so is very scenic as it meanders through some small towns which offer mom and pop stores and restaurants. This is my preferred route from the Willamette Valley to the coast as it is not very curvy nor steep and has nice wide lanes with plenty of passing lanes.
Written October 20, 2016
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lisa k
47 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We were headed from Crater Lake to the coast and took 138 and 38 to get there. Cell service was on and off and we were looking for a paper map of OR. We stopped in at a camp store and they gave us the waterfall/hiking list as a consolation prize. We didn't stop at all of them, but the 5 we did see were great. The trails were easy to follow. There were some hills, some steps and a few hurdling over fallen trees but my 54yr old self got to the end and back. Well worth it, even if you only pick the ones that are 1/2 mi. or less.
Written June 7, 2016
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Susan E
Bedford, IN319 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This scenic route is full of natural beauty that is not to be missed. Wildlife includes elk herds in fields, soaring bald eagles, and, in fall, salmon in the Umpqua River. Route 38 is mostly a two lane road but traffic is not heavy & there are passing lanes.
Written July 30, 2018
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MountainFriendsPhoto
Portland, OR132 contributions
May 2019 • Business
The BIG STORM last Fall really did a number on the Highway 38 trees, but the loggers are doing their work and it's much better now. Lovely emerald colors for the entire trip. Don't miss Loon Lake!
Written May 30, 2019
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hook1864
Ontario, CA24 contributions
Oct 2016
Heading south from Highway 101 in Reedsport Oregon to Scottsburg Oregon apron 20 miles is just beautiful. The 20 mile drive travels the whole way along the Umpqua River. You will see a herd of Elk as you just head south out of Reedsport, and if you are lucky enough and you stop around the 16th mile of the drive you could see Bald Eagles that nest in the trees at that point.. Salmon run in the fall in this river. Just a fabulous drive especially in October when the leaves all change color. That highway will connect you to the 5 freeway.about 45 minutes past Scottsburg. Well worth the drive
Written July 8, 2017
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Kennyk667
Albany, Oregon, United States29 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
Traveled from I-5 to Reedsport via Hwy 38 today. The leaves are beginning to turn and Fall is in the air. I stopped at one of the State parks along the Umpqua River for a break and a dog run and enjoyed the beautiful sights of the Umpqua Valley and River.
While passing the Elk Viewing area just 5 miles East of Reedsport, I saw two large elk sparring over the herd of cows in the field. Fishermen in the river angling for salmon on the Fall run.
While passing the Elk Viewing area just 5 miles East of Reedsport, I saw two large elk sparring over the herd of cows in the field. Fishermen in the river angling for salmon on the Fall run.
Written September 20, 2015
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travelingrm
New Jersey714 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
So much of Oregon Is scenic but this road is worth driving. It is a stress free ride along a beautiful river. There are many passing lanes which helps make the drivers calm and patient.Seeing the elk by the Dean Creek was memorable.
Written August 16, 2015
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We are driving from Portland Oregon back to the east Bay Area (Concord) on interstate 5 and want to split up the trip with a night at the coast can anyone recommend a loop routethat would work for us
Written August 29, 2018
How long does it take to drive from interstate 5 heading south from Portland to the coast at reedsport
Written August 29, 2018
From the off-ramp from I 5 to OR 38 to Reedsport can take from 2 to 3 hours (or more), depending on how often you stop to see the sights.
Written August 29, 2018
No, but there are several in the Eugene area along I-5, and the BW Salbasgeon Inn in Reedsport, at the coast end of 38.
Written August 11, 2018
What is the location of the short walking trails to falls?
Written July 20, 2016
where is this waterfall/hiking list talked about 3 weeks ago?
Written July 2, 2016
We were headed from Crater Lake Oregon to the Oregon coast. We took Routes 38/138 and the falls were all along this route. We were given a map of the falls at a local campground. It is in the Umpqua Forrest area if I recall.
Written July 3, 2016
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