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Oregon, N. Cali epic trip came to an end on day 1
Started and ended my 4-5 day solo camping trip today:icon_doh:
Left Wenatchee at 06:30, stopped in Yakima for gas and quick bite to eat at EZ mart. After gassing up, I pulled forward and tried to hop off, but my right heel caught my dry back strapped onto the passenger pillion. Then a cramp hit my right hamstring, so I tried to power through and get that damn foot over. I twisted and heard a loud click in my left knee. Damn it :banghead:
Torn meniscus (happened in my right knee about 6 years ago).
Now, I'm limping, but I pushed on to Mt. St. Helens on NF 25 then east on NF 90—Hwy 503. I stopped in Kalama to take Tyl and Ibuprofen, but the pain only worsened.
My plan was to go to Astoria, follow 101 and camp at Cape Lookout near Tillamook, head to the Redwoods tomorrow, then do some windy roads in N. Calif, up to Crater Lake then back to Wenatchee.
Instead, Im now home in bed, leg up, ice pack on, and two Vicodins working magic..
At least my ass doesn't hurt after 600 miles.
I really liked Hwy 503—fun, lakeside ride.
Kalama/Kelso/Sw Washington.
Glad you made it back!
Next time you come here (kalama,Kelso, Sw Washington) Look me know. I have a extra room you more than welcome.
Side note, going up to Leavenworth for Oktoberfest. I will be there October 14/15/16. Not riding going with bunch of people. Pm me if you can come up!