Delta Sierra - ARC
DSARC- Crater Lake Rim Drive
Delta Sierra Alfa Romeo Club - “Crater Lake Rim Drive”
September 13th – 15th, 2024
Overview:
By popular demand we are yet again making the trek up to beautiful Crater Lake National Park via Ashland, Oregon. This multi-day event will be full of driving and making memories on some of the most well paved and scenic roads that Oregon has to offer.
New Info: On Saturday, September 14th ¾ of the Crater Lake will be closed to vehicles for a “Ride the Rim” cycling event. Hence, we have moved our drive to Sunday.
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- Day 1: Friday, September 13th: Travel Day to Ashland, Oregon
- Day 2: Saturday, September 14th: Free Day
- Day 3: Sunday, September 15th: Crater Lake Rim Drive
- Limited to 25 cars.
- Everyone will need to make their own hotel reservations with the Plaza Inn Ashland (Phone: (541) 488-8900). Here is the link to secure your reservation. (Tell the hotel you are part of the Alfa Romeo Club) Rooms will be $179 a night, plus tax.
- Meals are at everyone’s expense.
- Please register with Mary Ann Dickinson (maryann@dickinsonassociates.com)
- Bring your National Parks Pass if you have one as you will need to pay to get into the park. ($30 per car)
Day 1: Friday, September 13th: Travel Day to Ashland, Oregon
Meeting Location: Natomas Town Center – Safeway Parking Lot (12PM - Noon)
Address: Commerce Way & Del Paso Rd, Sacramento, CA 95835
Hotel check-in: Plaza Inn & Suites, 98 Central Ave, Ashland OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-8900 http://plazainnashland.com
Reservation Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/4823?groupID=4401215
Pit Stop: Kevin Kay Restorations
1530 Charles dr.Redding, Ca. 96003
Dinner options all walking distance from hotel:
- Creekside Pizza Bistro (Pizza) – 92.5 N Main St., Ashland OR 97520 ($10-$20 per person)
- Louie’s of Ashland (American) – 41 N. Main St., Ashland OR 97520 ($10-$20 per person)
- Kobe Restaurant (Japanese) – 96 N Main St., Ashland OR 97520 ($10-$20 per person)
- Beasy’s On the Creek – 51 Water St., Ashland OR 97520 ($50-$100 per person)
Day 2: Saturday, September 14th: Free Day
Day 3: Sunday, September 15th: Crater Lake Rim Drive
Morning
7:00 to 8:30
Breakfast at hotel (included with room)
8:30
Driver’s meeting
8:45 to 11:00
Drive to Crater Lake National Park (Free entrance because of “National Public Lands Day)
11:00 to 11:30
Pit stop at the Rim Village Café and Gift Shop
Afternoon
11:30 to 1:30
Rim Drive 30 miles (Clockwise around the rim of the lake with frequent stops) Bring your packed lunch and we can stop at “Cloudcap Overlook” to eat.
1:30 to 2:30
Drive to Natural Bridge Trail and Campground via Crater Lake Hwy 62
2:30 to 3:00
Short hike to Rogue River viewpoints
3:00 to 4:30
Drive back to Ashland, OR via beautiful Peyton Bridge (possible stop)
Evening
4:30 to 5:00
Break at hotel
5:00
Dinner