Oregon Trail Off-Road Expedition

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Oregon Trail Off-Road (OTO) is a team of four guys with a passion for overlanding that is in the beginning of a two year planning process in order to achieve the largest expedition any of us has undertaker and retrace the Oregon Trail. We have created a route From Oregon City Oregon through, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas and into independence Missouri mostly Off-Road retracing the same general route that the Oregon trail tacked. We still have a lot of work to do to work up to our goal but are working hard to make our dream come true.
Check out our journey on line at www.OregonTrailOffRoad.com and follow our 2 year journey. We are also documenting our process in our documentary series "One Lane Road" check out our first episode "Foundations" and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. There is all kinds of cool stuff on the website route maps, OTO shirts, OTO GeoStashes and team info. Help us on achieve our expedition and support us online.

We look forward to sharing our experience with you

Jason Hamasu
OTO Team Facilitator

 

[Stan@FourWheel]

Thank you for sharing.

Inspiring.

I would love to do a trip like that some day.

Kudos for making things happen.

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Thanks Stan its been a lot of work and we've only just begun. The overland community has been very supportive which definitely helps. Stay tuned for updates and future episodes.

 

[adrian]

Wish you guys the best. from here in Tenn.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Pretty cool.Thanks for sharing.
The drone shots are really nice and I bet helpful.
Looking forward to more trips.
Frank

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

So we've come to the point in our navigation planning where we could use some help from fellow travelers. We are in need of overlanders in Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas who are willing to help us do some recon on the route we've plotted through those states. We have the route in GPX & KML files for your devices and you will need some way to track your recon mission. We're looking for alternate routes where map is not viable, possible camp spots, POI's, gas stations and any other helpful info along the way. If your interested let me know we appreciate any help we can get.

Jason
OTO Team Facilitator

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Well planning is underway for the next Oregon Trail off-road venture. We are planning to take a trip in March from Gordon Lakes to Hemlock Lake which is just east of Corvallis to just east of Roseburg. Check out the link for info on the trip and sign up.. We hope to see y'all there

Oregon Trail Off-Road Winter Expedition Info


Jason

 

[CALIcamperdad]

Have you talked with or looked at Tony Huegel's routing and trip history? I would give him a ring and see what he says. I think Tony has done trips along this route a few times. He might save you some planning time.

Looks like fun!

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Thanks for the info CALI!! I'll definitely look into.

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

I find many interesting things while creating our route maps just thought I'd share this one with you guys. It looks to be a training base of some sort thought it was fascinating with the old planes.

 

[CALIcamperdad]

Heres some info
http://backcountry-byways.blogspot.com/2010/07/on-wyomings-south-pass-emigrant-trail.html

This is the blog Tony did about the Heart of the west route he rode. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845500

Parting of the ways is on my bucket list! When my kids start learning about the wagon trains going west we are making a trip... To visit the rock marking the "parting of the ways"

Oh figure on reading the whole blog in one spell.... I couldnt walk away from it.

 

[CALIcamperdad]

Have you seen this? http://www.oohva.org

They have one for Washington, Colorado, Utah and a few others. The Oregon one is tempting to get. Split the full route among a couple friends and plan a few guys adventure trips.

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Heres some info
http://backcountry-byways.blogspot.com/2010/07/on-wyomings-south-pass-emigrant-trail.html

This is the blog Tony did about the Heart of the west route he rode. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845500

Parting of the ways is on my bucket list! When my kids start learning about the wagon trains going west we are making a trip... To visit the rock marking the "parting of the ways"

Oh figure on reading the whole blog in one spell.... I couldnt walk away from it.

Thats a great blog lots of good info I'm going to reach out to him I'm sure he has some good info and im sure he'd be a huge help. Thanks a ton for the info CALI.

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Have you seen this? http://www.oohva.org


They have one for Washington, Colorado, Utah and a few others. The Oregon one is tempting to get. Split the full route among a couple friends and plan a few guys adventure trips.

Yeah I actually bought one of their maps. It's great for a back up. There's a learning curve to understanding they way they have it laid out. It's definitely not as quick and easy as digital but you can tell they put a lot of work into it.

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

It's not easy getting the word out about our journey. If you haven't seen our Facebook like our page and share it. Help us get the word out about Oregon Trail Off-Road and also check us out on Instagram. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

OTO Team

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

I find many interesting things while creating our route maps just thought I'd share this one with you guys. It looks to be a training base of some sort thought it was fascinating with the old planes.

So update I found out this is Saylor Creek Bombing Range used by the nearby Mountain Home Air Force Base for more info click the link.

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Any Idahoans interested in helping us run part of the Idaho portion of our route. We need recon on the Idaho part for route viability, alternatives and POI's. Let us know if you're or if you know anyone or groups that'd be interested.

OTO Team
www.OregonTrailOffRoad.com

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

We are stoked to be partnered up with Tread Lightly!! Tread Lightly! leads a national initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics to heighten individuals’ sense of good stewardship. Part of being Oregon Trail Off-Road means taking care of the environment we love spending our time in. Our motto has always been leave it in as good or better shape then you found when at all possible. Part of doing our part is supporting the organizations who are doing the work to further the boundaries of where we can travel and promoting friendly practices while out roaming the planet. Check them out online

OTO Team

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

We're trying to find new ways to fund our excursion east check out our gear store on our website and help us get to Independence, Missouri. www.OregonTrailOffRoad.com. If you haven't had a chance to check out our first episode of our documentary "One Lane Road" check it out. Watch for future episode and teaser videos to come. One Lane Road episode 1 Foundations

Oregon Trail Off-Road Team

 

[OregonTrailOffRoad]

Check out the new short video. Dom and J test out the new FJ80 and part of next summers route on a day trip to the Mt. Hood national forrest. If you haven't checked our website @ www.oregontrailoffroad.com there's lots of ways to get involved and things to see.

OregonTrailOff-Road Recon
Enjoy
OTO Team