Smith River to Ashland: Highway 199 and the Siskiyous

Follow the Smith River canyon on Highway 199 to Grants Pass, then climb into the Applegate Valley and Ashland.

Riding style: River canyon curves and mountain passes.

Stops and overnight towns

1. Crescent City, CA

   Start on the coast.

2. Cave Junction, OR

   Detour to Oregon Caves.

3. Jacksonville, OR

   Gold rush main street.

4. Ashland, OR · overnight

   Theater town with rider-friendly inns.

   Hotels in Ashland

Rider tips

• Highway 199 has tight canyon turns and log trucks.
• Book Ashland early during festival season.
• Ask for ground-floor rooms or parking in view of the front desk.
• Check the forecast for each riding day, not just the destination.