Started with beautiful coastal views in sunshine, hit 101 and log trucks for thankfully only 4 miles, then started up the Nestucca River Road into and over the coast range. Had sunshine through the lower farmland and then hit a 4 hour downpour on our relentless cold climb through the lush forest of moss covered maples and alders, and huge ferns and other vegetation growing on steep hillsides.

Joe and Chris did 70 and Mak did 60 rugged miles. A very caring couple, in one of the few cars that came by us, called the local sheriff to say that they were worried about us. So Mak got a ride down the last 10 downhill miles to Carlton in the back of a police car!