Oregon Trail/Sam Barlow Road

Last summer Dad and I took a group of Wranglers down the Historic Barlow Road. Barlow Road was a toll road running from The Dallas, Oregon to Oregon City, Oregon. We hit many of the historic markers along they way. This was not your typical off road adventure, but it was still an awesome day off the pavement with a bunch of great people. I don't think a one of them knew what they were in for though. HAHA Dad is a bit of a  workaholic. Beings he was out of work at the time, he sunk all that time and energy in to researching Sam Barlow and his toll road. Those poor people that where expecting a nice drive in the forest also got one in-depth history lesson. I should know I was the one that printed and correlated the folders :-)
I won't bore you with all the details but for those that want to learn more about the Road and Sam Barlow click here
The section of Barlow road we ran starts on the Southwest side of Mt. Hood in the foot hills ending on the Southeast side of Mt. Hood in the high planes desert.

Now on to the good stuff, Visuals!

The Gang getting ready to head up Mt. Hood

First stop along the way. Summit meadows

Finally hit Barlow Road

I just love the old fashion road markers.

Deeper in to the forest we go.

Notice the change in the forest, a little more sparse

Jeeps everywhere

Remember even if you are not out hardcore wheeling stuff breaks! Dad had a drive line strap bolt bust off. When it did it took the speedo cable and 4wheel shifter linkage with it. Lucky for us a friend on the run knew exactly how to shift it manually.

Out of the forest and in to the desert

Back on Pavement some 5 or so  hours later. One last hill climb before stopping for dinner.