Twisties and Port Orford View

This road offers amazing views and great terrain all the way. The only downsides are that it's an out-and-back road of only about 18 miles total. But, it's challenging and will take a bit of time to absorb all the great vistas and twists, turns, climbs, and descents.

The road elevation is approximately 1,260 feet at the Langlois Mountain Retreat about 4 miles from the start in Langlois and rises further to over 1,300 feet shortly after the Retreat. The road ends just over 9 miles from Langlois at about 960 feet at the top of a steep climb with a gain of 470 feet from the valley below. Langlois Mountain Road is paved all the way to the end at the gated turn-around.

Langlois is about 13 miles south of Bandon and the same amount north of Port Orford. Langlois has a good market across from the road featuring great local meats and a good place to get refreshments. Langlois is just north of Floras Lake and state park (a wind surfing destination), Cape Blanco and state park (lighthouse and , and the Sixes and Elk rivers known for fishing and camping.

This is a favorite road for local cyclists and moto enthusiasts. It's not too long up the first climb to arrive at spectacular views – a real panorama that's not reflected in photos. Some videos can be found on YouTube posted by SouthCoastSportbikers, and Langlois Mountain Retreat has further description and photos.

Shift Down and Climb

From the start, the road rises immediately from its intersection with Hwy 101 in Langlois.

Rapid Climb

The first section before arriving at the crest is really fun; just take it easy if on a moto so as not to upset any local residents. Lots of twisties on the way up!

Crest

After the initial climb, one is up on the crest and while still slowly rising, the road is more open and flowing.

Big Views All Along the Crest

Now that it's more open one can enjoy some of the views to the north. There are a few places on the north side of the road to pull off and to enjoy the view too.

Bandon Close Up

Here's a close-up of Bandon's ocean rocks to the north, with Face Rock noticeable.

Turn After Turn

Near Retreat

Then one gets back into the twisties while still climbing a bit.

Dropaways

Serpentine

The road is two lanes to Langlois Mountain Retreat, then narrows to about 1 ½ lanes with a few narrower sections, with fog lines on the road edge for portions at times to the end of the road. The road undulates quite a bit, with a serpentine feel and pretty fun, and isn't too narrow.

Dropping Down from the High Point

Just after the highest point the road descends for awhile,

Flower Tunnel

with fairly steep and tight section after the photo above before arriving at a small valley where the road undulates and turns a bit.

Bottom of the Last Climb

Finally, after awhile along the valley floor, the road will turn up a steep climb at the Chesley Creek sign.

End of Road at Mile 9

One can turn around at the sign, or head up the steep climb. One will past the 9 mile post ½ way up the climb. In the summer of 2011, some logging took place on the east side of the road and the road had a bit of dirt from log trucks. Climb to the gate where it's usually closed. There's plenty of room to turn around.

Heading West Past Retreat

On the way back, enjoy the road from a different perspective and challenging flowing turns. This is heading west just after the Retreat

Touch the Ocean

Amazing Views West

And, when heading down the final descent past the crest, there are great views to the west of the ocean, and to the south of Port Orford.

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