Editing Bike tour/Aug 2018

Planning page for our bike tour in Oregon to visit hot springs♨️!

* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wNWuYHO9mIyTRXn3hP508LUud1hjMhFw&usp=sharing Overall Map]
* [[Bike tour/Aug 2018/Packing list]]

== Day 0: 🚆 Seattle → Klamath Falls ==

'''August 16, 2018'''

;Time: 9:45AM Seattle King's Station; 9:50PM Klamath Falls (1600 Oak Ave, Klamath Falls, OR 97601)
;Stay: Reservation on Booking.com (Google Account) for [http://www.maverickmotel.com/ Maverick Hotel] at 1220 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601  ('''Pay there!''')
;Mileage: N/A

Resources:

* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Klamath_Falls Klamath Falls WikiVoyage]

== Day 1: 🚲 Klamath Falls → Crater Lake ==

'''August 17, 2018'''

;Stay: [http://www.craterlakelodges.com/lodging/mazama-village-campground/ Mazama Village Campground] (All reservations are filled but (a) 25% are available first-come-first-serve on the day ''and'' (b) [https://thedyrt.com/camping/oregon/oregon-crater-lake-national-park-mazama-campground?page=1&reviewSort=-created_at&reviewsPerPage=10 there appear to be hiker/biker spots])
;Mileage: ~54mi (2100 ft)
;Food: breakfast in town - pickup bread and eggs; lunch pickup in Klamath; dinner retort curry and rice
;Weather: this area may get cold at night (<10C).

Resources:

* Breakfast at the [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51935-d3453026-Reviews-The_Waffle_Hut-Klamath_Falls_Oregon.html Waffle Hut and Cafe] can involve savory Liege style waffles!
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Crater_Lake Crater Lake WikiVoyage]

== Day 2: 🚲 Crater Lake → Umpqua Hotsprings♨️ ==

'''August 18, 2018'''

;Stay: [https://www.recreation.gov/camping/toketee-lake-campground/r/campsiteSearch.do?search=site&page=siteresult&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=137991 Toketee Lake Campground] (RESERVED: Loop B, Site B15)
: [http://publiclands.org/Get-Books-and-Maps.php?plicstate=OR Lemolo Forebay 2] Small free primitive campground 
;Mileage: 50 mi (2200 ft) to campground; ~4 mi from campground to hot springs
;Food: breakfast oatmeal; lunch sandwich ;  dinner couscous with hot veggies and tofu

Notes:

* Toketee Campground is a ''dry campground'' so we'll need to purify water!
* [https://soakoregon.com/umpqua-hot-springs/ This page] claims that there are two campsites near the trailhead to the hot spring but [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umpqua/recarea/?recid=66048 the FS page on the train] suggests that no camping is allowed and that we should set up at Toketee Lake
* [https://soakoregon.com/umpqua-hot-springs/ SoakOregon Info Page]
* [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umpqua/recarea/?recid=66048 Umpqua Hotspring Trailhead USFS Page]
* "There are two spectacular waterfalls within a five-minute drive of the site. Watson Falls is 272 feet high and has a short trail to the base of the falls. During wetter months be prepared to get a cool shower of fresh mountain water. Toketee Falls is an amazing two level falls flowing out of a basalt column wall. The viewing platform is less than a half mile down the trail."

== Day 3: 🚲 Umpqua Hotsprings♨️ → McCredie Hotsprings♨️ ==

'''August 19, 2018'''

;Stay: [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4491 Blue Pool Campground (USFS)] (no advance reservations, first come-first-serve; ~0.5mi from springs)
;Mileage: 53.7 mi (4170ft via NF road; '''check'''; 70mi 4700ft otherwise)
;Food: pancakes and eggs; lunch sandwich; dinner miso ramen and eggs OR pizza in oakridge

Notes:

* [https://soakoregon.com/mccredie-hot-springs/ SoakOregon Information Page]

== Day 4: 🚲 McCredie Hotsprings♨️ → Cougar Hotsprings♨️ ==

'''August 20, 2018'''

;Stay: [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4363 Cougar Crossing Campground] (RESERVED Site 10; 50% are first-come-first-serve; ~2.5mi from springs; other USFS camping options are nearby)
;Mileage: 60.7mi via NF road (3200 ft; other options available)
;Food: bakery in Oakridge (opens at 8am); lunch pickup in Oakridge; dinner Japanese curry with rice, veggies, and tofu 

Notes:

* [https://soakoregon.com/cougar-hot-springs-in-oregon/ SoakOregon Info Page]
* [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4391 Terwillinger/Cougar Hotspring USFS Webpage]
* Call McKenzie River Ranger Station to make sure road is open. 541-822-3381

== Day 5: 🚲 Cougar Hotsprings♨️ → Eugene ==

'''August 21, 2018'''

;Stay: Reservation on Booking.com (Google Account) for [http://www.courtesyinneugene.com/ Courtesy Inn Eugene] at 345 West 6th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 ('''Pay there!''')
;Mileage: 57mi (as long as the road isn't closed!)
;Food: breakfast oatmeal; lunch at Vida Cafe?; dinner in Eugene!
Resources and links:

* [http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/visit/tasting-room?ageVerified=defaultValue Nikansi Tasting Room] at [https://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.057016,-123.109918&z=16&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&q=272+Van+Buren+St+Eugene,+OR+97402 272 Van Buren St. Eugene, Oregon 97402]
* [http://cornbreadcafe.com/menu/ Cornbread Cafe] — Vegan comfort food
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Eugene Eugene WikiVoyage]

== Day 6: 🚆 Eugene → Seattle ==

'''August 22, 2018'''