The BEST Off Road Riding on the Route: Dorkegon Trail Oregon ADV Ride, Day 2

The Dorkegon Trail is an 860-mile ADV riding loop through the wilds of Oregon, specifically designed to showcase many of the state’s unique and amazing sites while traversing the most beautiful backcountry and exciting dirt roads in-between. Full route breakdown and GPS tracks for the Dorkegon Trail here: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/... Thanks to Moto Camp Nerd for sponsoring this video, this trip, and the channel! Check out the Internet's best and most carefully-curated selection of motorcycle camping and adventure gear at http://www.motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork (affiliate link) Motorcycle Camping Gear in this Video: Sea to Summit Ember Down Quilt: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea... Nelson Rigg Hurricane Panniers: https://motocampnerd.com/products/nel... MSR Pocket Rocket Stove: https://motocampnerd.com/products/msr... Maxi Titanium Cooking Pot: https://motocampnerd.com/products/max... Nemo Fillow Luxury Pillow: https://motocampnerd.com/products/nem... Big Agnes Campmeister Deluxe https://motocampnerd.com/products/big... Exped Widget Pump https://motocampnerd.com/products/exp... Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Bikepacking Tent https://motocampnerd.com/products/big... There’s a lot to see in the Newberry Crater, and Segment Two starts with a visit to the Obsidian Flow before ascending an easy gravel road to the amazing vistas atop Paulina Peak. Afterward, you’ll encounter some more challenging off road riding on the out and back up to McKay Butte (side note: if the ride from the highway to McKay Crossing Campground is not to your liking, you can skip the out and back to the butte and just take the main gravel road back to the highway from there). From McKay Butte, the track leads you into LaPine, where you’ll want to top off your gas tanks again. Next up is a leisurely ride from La Pine through some easy forest tracks and along the Cascade Lakes Highway to Todd Lake Road. The ride from here to Three Creeks Lake is the most challenging section of the entire route. It’s also the most fun riding, but if you’d rather not tackle this section you can easily continue on Cascade Lakes Highway to Bend and then take Highway 20 to Sisters to avoid it entirely. If you choose to continue on Todd Lake Road you’ll enjoy twisty, uneven forest roads through beautiful scenery (and a water crossing) before ascending the backside of Three Creeks to an out and back visit to Three Creeks Lake. There is a store here that is open seasonally. After Three Creeks, you’ll skirt the very edge of The Three Sisters Wilderness as you loop around to Trout Creek Butte. Make sure you check out the abandoned fire lookout tower and the spectacular views of the Cascade Range on the butte’s west side before you descend into Sisters where you’ll find gas, food, and lodging options galore. Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member:    / @dorkintheroad   Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/... Dork in the Road Shirts available at: https://dorkintheroad.dashery.com/ Instagram:   / adorkintheroad   TikTok:   / dorkintheroad   Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Dork in the Road ADV Gear Picks on RMATV: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Sa... Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. Dork in the Road Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R... FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice. My official recommendation is to avoid my content entirely for your own safety.