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Full Tour from Independence to Oregon City: $3300, or choose from the tour legs below:
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Jump to: Independence, MO to Kearney, NE |
Independence, MO to Casper, WY |
Casper, WY to Boise, ID |
Boise, ID to Oregon City, OR
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| Type: Fully Supported Camping/Meals |
Departure Dates: 6/22 – 6/27 |
| Level: Easy/Moderate |
Start City: Independence, Missouri |
| Duration: 6 Days/6 Nights |
End City: Kearney, Nebraska |
| Distance: 66 miles daily average |
Price: $575 |
Bright and early on Sunday morning we will cycle through the restful heart of downtown Kansas City. As we cycle
west through the green rolling hills of the Great Plains, history becomes as abundant as the wild flowers along
the highway. In Marysville Kansas, we will visit an original Pony Express office and stable. Crossing into
Nebraska we will see our first wagon ruts of the O.T. at Rock Creek Station. This is also the site where the
infamous Wild Bill Hickok allegedly shot and killed a man, but was later acquitted by a jury. We will visit
Pioneer Village in Minden Nebraska, and see the collection of American history Harold Warp spent his life
collecting. Then we will arrive at Fort Kearney along the Platte River, where the early traveler could rest
and restock their supplies, just as we will do.
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| Type: Fully Supported Camping/Meals |
Departure Dates: 6/22 to 7/05 |
| Level: Easy to Moderate |
Start City: Independence, Missouri |
| Duration: 14 Days/14 Nights |
End City: Casper, Wyoming |
| Distance: 66 miles daily average |
Price: $1300 |
After a day-off in Kearny we cycle west on what became known by the early pioneer’s as the Great Platte River
Road. Shaded by tall cottonwoods and stands of cedar trees, the Platte River is home to abundant wildlife,
including, wild turkey, white tail and mule deer. Bald eagles and hawks are often seen soaring above hunting
their next meal. Riding along the Platte River valley, the early travelers kept their eyes fixed on the horizon
to catch their first glimpse of towering Chimney Rock and Scott’s Bluff. The sight of these mammoth rock
formations meant the easy part of the trip was behind them. Cycling into Wyoming, the Rocky Mountains come into
view as we stop for a visit of Fort Laramie, one of the oldest forts along the trail. We will camp near Register
Cliff, where hundreds of names scratched deep into the rock cliff were left by passing travelers. Here, ruts
chiseled five feet deep into limestone beds mark the trail of an endless stream of wagons headed west. Casper
offers a nice reprieve as we enjoy a day off before embarking on the mountains.
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| Type: Fully Supported Camping/Meals |
Departure Dates: 7/06 to 7/18 |
| Level: Moderate to Challenging |
Start City: Casper, Wyoming |
| Duration: 12 Days/12 Nights |
End City: Boise, Idaho |
| Distance: 68 miles daily average |
Price: $1200 |
After a day off in Casper everyone is rested and ready for the Rockies. From Casper we will continue cycling
along the beautiful Platte River as it cuts its way through the snow covered mountains. We’ll stop for a break
at Independence Rock, as many of the pioneers had and make a quick hike to the top to enjoy the view. Here the
meandering Sweetwater River becomes our guide and companion through the towering Granite Mountain range. We will
begin our ascent to cross the Continental Divide along the Popo Agee River outside Lander. Climbing past
brilliant Red Rim Canyon we near the historic South Pass City before reaching and crossing the Great Divide. We
descend into the Green River Valley of southwestern Wyoming and pass through Fossil Butte National Monument in
southeast Idaho. Hot Springs and the cool Portneuf River await our arrival in Lava Hot Springs for a
much-deserved day off. The beautiful Portneuf River Valley will lead us to Pocatello and onto American Falls and
the Snake River. As we cycle along the Snake River we will ride through the beautiful Thousand Springs region and
camp at the historic, Three Island Crossing, before arriving in Boise.
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| Type: Fully Supported Camping/Meals |
Departure Dates: 7/19 to 7/28 |
| Level: Moderate to Challenging |
Start City: Boise, Idaho |
| Duration: 10 Days/10 Nights |
End City: Oregon City, Oregon |
| Distance: 62 miles daily average |
Price: $1100 |
The fragrance of sweet onions will escort us from Idaho as we climb along the banks of the Snake River and enter
into Oregon. In historic Baker City we will enjoy a day off and get a chance to visit the Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center. Ascending the majestic Blue Mountains we’ll ride through the high country to the lush
forests of the Cascades. In view of Mount Hood we will cycle the “Old Barlow Road,” (fortunately now paved) down
the mountain to the Willamette River Valley, and the End of the Trail.
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