Hot Springs, Steaks, and Dangerous Winds: Alvord Desert (Part 2)

Deep gravel, a night at Alvord Hot Springs, and crosswinds that nearly blew us off the road on the way back to Madras.

Let's Go!

In Part 2 we leave Madras and ride through Prineville, Hampton Station, and Fields on our way to Alvord Hot Springs. We face our fear of deep gravel and make it to the hot springs.

After a night of cooking steaks, cold drinks, soaking, and hanging out with the staff, we turn back toward Madras, only to hit dangerous crosswinds and heavy rain that nearly blow us off the road.

In this video

  • Heading east from Madras through Prineville, Hampton Station, and Fields
  • Camping at Alvord Hot Springs: steaks, cold drinks, and hot soaks
  • Facing dangerous windstorms and heavy rain on the ride back to Madras
  • Drying off with takeout burritos before the final leg home

The route

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