Cali's Oregon Road Trip

Day 1 · Wednesday · Oct 7

San Francisco → Mount Shasta

Three charges, one real hike, and a lake sunset. It is a lot of driving, so the hike is timed for the middle of the day when the stop is most useful.

~305 mi · ~5.25 hrDriving

~3 to 3.8 miHiking

3Charge stops

Lake SiskiyouTonight

6:30amDepart~140 mi to Williams

Leave San Francisco

Charge to 100% at home the night before. Every stop today is planned around a real-world highway range of about 200 miles, not the rated number.

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~2 hr 20 min · I-5 N via I-580

~9:00amCharge30 min

Williams Supercharger + breakfast

Granzella's lot at 464 6th St, right off I-5. Top up to about 90% while you eat.

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~1 hr 10 min · ~75 mi north to Redding

~10:30amChargeEarly lunch

Redding Supercharger

1900 Hilltop Dr has 44 stalls, so no waiting. Charge to about 90%. The next fast charger is Mount Shasta, 62 mi up the road.

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~1 hr 15 min · 62 mi to Mount Shasta, then ~12 mi east on Hwy 89

~12:30pmHike~3 to 3.8 miFree

McCloud Falls, all three

Lower, Middle and Upper Falls are linked by an easy trail along the McCloud River. The Forest Service puts the full round trip at roughly 3 miles, and other guides say up to 3.8 depending on where you park. Plan 2 to 2.5 hours. Parking is free at each of the three lots. Short on time? Lower and Middle are the best two.

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~30 min · back to Mount Shasta for a top-up

~3:15pmCharge30 min

Mount Shasta Supercharger

134 Morgan Way has 16 stalls. Charge to 100% now so you are not fighting Camp Mode overnight and tomorrow starts full.

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5:00pmDinnerCamp

Dinner in town, sunset at Lake Siskiyou

Eat in Mount Shasta town, then check in at Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. Sunset is around 6:30pm in early October and earlier as the month goes on. Watch Mount Shasta from the lake shore.

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Day 2 · Thursday · Oct 8Long day

Mount Shasta → Crater Lake → Roseburg

Crater Lake moved up to Day 2, so you drive in one side and out the other with no backtracking. This is the biggest hiking day and the tightest range day.

~275 mi · ~5.75 hrDriving

5 mi (+0.8)Hiking

2Charge stops

About 0.8 miles round trip with roughly 127 feet of climbing, to a 90-foot two-tier waterfall over columnar basalt. Your old plan listed 0.4 miles, which was the one-way distance. Skip it if it is getting dark. Watson Falls (0.6 to 1.6 mi) is a bit closer if you want a shorter one.

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~6:45pmCampReserve

Whistler's Bend County Park, near Roseburg

Sits on the North Umpqua, right along Hwy 138. Dry sites are about $40, and the park has flush toilets. Dinner in Glide or Roseburg on the way in (not researched, pick on the day). Sunrise on the river tomorrow.

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Day 3 · Friday · Oct 9

Roseburg → Silver Falls → Portland

The old plan had you drive Roseburg to Eugene to Portland on the freeway. Now the middle of the day is the Trail of Ten Falls, which sits right off the same route.

~255 mi · ~5 hrDriving

7.2 miHiking

3Charge stops

AinsworthTonight

7:30amChargeBreakfast

Sutherlin Supercharger

116 Clover Leaf Loop, 51 stalls, next to a Starbucks and Taco Bell. It is about 12 miles from camp. Charge to 90% or more.

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~1 hr 55 min · ~118 mi north on I-5 to Salem

~10:15amCharge20 min

Salem Supercharger top-up

3790 Center St NE. Silver Falls has no fast charger, so top up here before the park and you will still have plenty for Portland.

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~35 min · 22 mi east on OR-22, then OR-214

South Falls at Silver Falls State Park, Oregon

11:15amHike7.2 mi loop$10 to $12

Trail of Ten Falls, Silver Falls State Park

Ten waterfalls in one loop, including South Falls at 177 ft and Double Falls at 178 ft, with trails that walk behind several of them. Oregon State Parks lists it at 7.2 miles; one guide says 7.8, with about 800 to 1,300 feet of climbing depending on the source. Plan 3 to 5 hours. Day use is $10 for Oregon plates and about $12 for out of state, paid at the kiosk. Dogs are not allowed on the canyon trails. Eat at the South Falls Lodge if it is open, or carry snacks.

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~1 hr 15 min · ~60 mi to downtown Portland

~4:45pmChargeDinner

Portland Supercharger + early dinner

805 SW Broadway. Charge to 100% while you eat. This is the fill-up that carries you through the Gorge and the next two days.

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~45 min · 40 mi east on I-84 into the Gorge

~7:45pmCampReserve

Ainsworth State Park, night 1 of 2

In the Columbia Gorge, a few minutes from Multnomah Falls. The campground is open through Oct 31. To sleep in the car you need a drive-in site, which means one of the full-hookup sites.

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Day 4 · Saturday · Oct 10

Portland: Pittock hike, gardens, Powell's

The lightest day, on purpose. One real hike, then gardens and books. It is the rest day for the driving on either side of it.

~90 mi · ~2 hrDriving

5.7 miHiking

1Charge stops

AinsworthTonight

8:15amDepart40 min

Ainsworth to Northwest Portland

About 32 miles to the Lower Macleay trailhead. Saturday is the busiest day for Portland's trails, so an early start matters. You begin with a mostly full battery from last night's Portland charge.

9:00amHike5.7 mi RT~950 ft gain

Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion

Follow Balch Creek up through old-growth Douglas fir (including Portland's tallest tree at 243 ft), then climb the Wildwood Trail to the mansion. About 5.7 miles round trip, roughly 3 hours with time at the top. If you want it shorter, the Tunnel Trailhead on Cornell Rd gets you there in about 3.7 miles round trip.

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10:45amViewsGrounds free

Pittock Mansion

Open 10am to 5pm through October, and the grounds and the skyline view are free. The house tour is $16.50 if you want it. On a clear day you can see Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens.

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~10 min · back down to Northwest 23rd

~1:00pmLunch

Lunch on Northwest 23rd

Pick whatever looks good after the hike. There is a stretch of restaurants within a few blocks of the trailhead. I have not verified a specific one.

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~15 min · up to Washington Park

2:30pmGardenTimed ticket$18.95

Portland Japanese Garden

Open Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 6pm, and it uses timed entry tickets every 30 minutes. Tickets go on sale 7 days ahead, so buy your 2:30pm slot on Oct 3 or after. Adult admission is listed at $18.95. Give it 1 to 1.5 hours.

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4:00pmGardenFree

International Rose Test Garden

A short walk from the Japanese Garden and free. Easy after a long hike.

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~15 min · downtown

5:00pmBookstoreCharge

Powell's City of Books

A full city block of new and used books. Check Saturday hours before you go, I have not confirmed them. Charge at the Portland Supercharger while you browse.

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6:30pmDinnerCamp

Pearl District dinner, back to Ainsworth

Casual dinner near Powell's, fill to 100% at the Portland Supercharger, then drive 40 miles back to Ainsworth for night 2.

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Day 5 · Sunday · Oct 11Long day

Angels Rest → Multnomah → southern Oregon

A ridge hike at first light, a waterfall, then a long push south with two charges. The Y and Ashland dinner from the old plan are gone. Ashland moves to Monday morning.

~305 mi · ~5.5 hrDriving

4.8 mi (+ Multnomah)Hiking

2Charge stops

Valley of the RogueTonight

7:15amDepart20 min

Ainsworth to Angels Rest

About 15 miles west on I-84 to the Bridal Veil exit. Oregon Hikers advises arriving before 8:30am on weekends because the lots fill up, and today is a Sunday.

7:35amHike4.8 mi RT~1,475 ft gain$12 out of state

Angels Rest

A steady climb to a rocky point with a 270 degree view of the Columbia River. About 4.8 miles round trip, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours. Oregon State Parks charges $10 for Oregon plates and $12 out of state. The east wind can be fierce in fall, so bring a layer and keep your hat on. Most of the trail burned in the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire and is regrowing, so there is less shade than it used to have.

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~20 min · I-84 east, back past Ainsworth

10:50amWaterfallNo permit needed

Multnomah Falls, quick visit

Oregon's tallest waterfall. The timed-use permit only ran May 22 to Sep 7, 2026, so you can walk right up. Expect crowds on a Sunday. The paved path to Benson Bridge is short and steep. Give it 40 minutes, and skip it if you are running late.

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~1 hr 20 min · ~75 mi to Salem via I-84 and I-5

~12:50pmChargeLunch

Salem Supercharger + lunch

3790 Center St NE, top up while you eat.

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~1 hr 55 min · ~118 mi to Sutherlin

~3:25pmCharge35 min

Sutherlin Supercharger

116 Clover Leaf Loop. Fill to 100%. The next stretch is about 90 miles to camp, and there is no charger at Valley of the Rogue.

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~1 hr 30 min · ~90 mi to I-5 exit 45B

~5:30pmCampReserve

Valley of the Rogue State Park

Right off I-5 at exit 45B, about 25 miles north of Medford. Dinner in the town of Rogue River or Grants Pass (not researched, pick on the day). Sunset is around 6:15pm.

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Day 6 · Monday · Oct 12Long day

Southern Oregon → home

One easy morning walk in Ashland, then chargers and miles. This is the longest drive of the trip, so it has a fixed clock.

~410 mi · ~7 hrDriving

2 miHiking

3Charge stops

HomeTonight

7:30amDepartChargeBreakfast

Grants Pass Supercharger

1900 NW 6th St, about 17 miles south of camp. Charge to 100% while you eat breakfast. You will want a full battery for the Siskiyou Summit climb.

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~45 min · ~43 mi south to Ashland

9:15amWalk2.0 mi loop~45 min

Lithia Park Loop, Ashland

The park follows Ashland Creek up from the plaza with ponds and shaded trails. About 2 miles for the full loop. Want more? Upper Lithia Park runs on to the Wonder Trail, about 6.3 miles out and back with 1,500 feet of climbing, but there is no time for that today. Trim the loop if you are behind.

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~1 hr 20 min · 75 mi over Siskiyou Summit

~11:50amCharge35 min

Mount Shasta Supercharger

134 Morgan Way. Fill to 100%.

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~1 hr · 62 mi south to Redding

~1:25pmChargeLunch

Redding Supercharger

1900 Hilltop Dr. Fill to 100% and have lunch.

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~1 hr 10 min · ~75 mi south to Williams

~3:20pmCharge20 min

Williams Supercharger top-up

464 6th St. A short top-up is enough to reach home comfortably.

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~2 hr 20 min · ~140 mi home

~6:00pmArrive

Home, San Francisco

About 7 hours of driving plus stops. Sunset is around 6:15pm, so you arrive right at dusk. There is no room for Castle Crags or any other detour today.

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Book Ahead

Four campsites need a reservation, and Ainsworth is the most urgent because Friday and Saturday nights fill first. Everything else is pay at the gate or free. Prices and rules are as of late September 2026, so confirm at booking.

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Night 1: Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

Book online or call 530-926-2618. I could not find current tent site rates, so the price is unconfirmed. Ask when you book whether car camping in a tent site is allowed.

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Night 2: Whistler's Bend County Park

About $40 for a dry site, plus a $10 online fee. Book up to 11 months ahead online at douglascountyor.gov or by calling 541-957-7001. Open year-round.

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Nights 3 and 4: Ainsworth State Park

Book both nights on ReserveAmerica (Oregon State Parks), which opens 6 months ahead. To sleep in the car you need a drive-in site, and those are the 40 full-hookup sites, about $29 for Oregon residents and $36 for others, plus an $8 booking fee. The 6 tent sites are walk-in only. The campground closes Oct 31. If you own a 14-50 adapter, ask the park whether EV charging at your site is allowed. I could not confirm that policy.

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Night 5: Valley of the Rogue State Park

Book on ReserveAmerica (Oregon State Parks). To sleep in the car you need a drive-in site, meaning one of the standard sites, not the tent-only loop. I could not confirm the standard site price, and tent sites run about $19 to $26. There is an $8 booking fee. Emigrant Lake near Ashland was dropped: its online booking closes 15 days out, Oak Slope closes mid-October.

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Timed ticket

Portland Japanese Garden, Sat Oct 10

Tickets are released 7 days ahead, so buy the 2:30pm slot on Oct 3 or after. Adult admission is listed at $18.95. Closed Tuesdays only.

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Pay at the gate

Crater Lake entry

$30 per private vehicle through Oct 31, good for 7 days. An America the Beautiful pass covers it. No timed entry or permit.

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Pay at the kiosk

Trailhead parking

Angels Rest is $10 for Oregon plates and $12 for out of state. Silver Falls is $10 to $12. McCloud Falls is free. Multnomah Falls needs no permit after Sep 7.

Before You Go

Good to Know

Charging, conditions, and backup plans for a solo, non-long-range Tesla trip.

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Range reality check

Rated range is not highway range. Plan for about 200 miles per full charge at 70 mph, less in the cold, on grades, or with Camp Mode running. Every leg in this plan is 150 miles or under, except Day 2's run from Klamath Falls to camp (about 190 miles, but mostly downhill).

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Charger list

Williams: 464 6th St
Redding: 1900 Hilltop Dr
Mount Shasta: 134 Morgan Way
Klamath Falls: 2655 Shasta Way
Sutherlin: 116 Clover Leaf Loop
Grants Pass: 1900 NW 6th St
Salem: 3790 Center St NE
Portland: 805 SW Broadway
Medford: 2000 Crater Lake Hwy

Stall counts came from Tesla and owner-forum listings and can change. Confirm in the car's navigation.

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Crater Lake conditions

Rim Drive is typically open until snow closes it, sometimes as early as mid-October. Check NPS road status the morning of Day 2.
The North Entrance road closes for the season Nov 1.
Cleetwood Cove Trail and the boat dock are closed through 2028, so there is no lake access.
East Rim Drive has 2026 construction limits.

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Plan B if the North Entrance is closed

Leave the park by OR-62 west to Medford (about 85 miles, downhill), charge at the Medford Supercharger, then take I-5 north to Roseburg. You lose Toketee and add about an hour, but you keep the day.

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Daylight and weather

Sunset runs from about 6:25pm on Oct 7 to about 6:10pm on Oct 12 (approximate). Rain usually settles in by mid to late October, and the Cascades can see early snow. Carry a headlamp, layers, and chains if you are crossing the mountains after mid-October.

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Road and fire alerts

Check TripCheck (dial 511 in Oregon) for road closures, Caltrans QuickMap for California, and InciWeb for wildfires. Smoke can close trailheads and park roads with little notice in early fall.

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Trail safety, solo

Cell coverage is patchy at Crater Lake, along Hwy 138, and in the Gorge. Download offline maps for each day.
Tell someone your route and your camp each night.
Angels Rest: fierce east wind in fall, steep drop-offs at the top, and little shade after the 2017 fire.
Silver Falls: trails behind the falls can be slick. No dogs on the canyon trails.
Carry water, snacks and a headlamp on every hike.

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Emergency

Dial 911 anywhere. If you have no signal, drive to the nearest town or ranger station. Sleep only in the booked campgrounds. Do not overnight at trailheads or rest stops.

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Still to confirm

Lake Siskiyou rates and whether car camping is allowed in tent sites
Dining at Crater Lake in October
Powell's hours
Any EV charging policy at Ainsworth sites

Cali's Oregon Road Trip

How much driving, how much hiking

San Francisco → Mount Shasta

Leave San Francisco

Williams Supercharger + breakfast

Redding Supercharger

McCloud Falls, all three

Mount Shasta Supercharger

Dinner in town, sunset at Lake Siskiyou

Mount Shasta → Crater Lake → Roseburg

Coffee and breakfast in Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta Supercharger

Klamath Falls Supercharger + lunch

Garfield Peak Trail

Watchman Peak

Toketee Falls

Whistler's Bend County Park, near Roseburg

Roseburg → Silver Falls → Portland

Sutherlin Supercharger

Salem Supercharger top-up

Trail of Ten Falls, Silver Falls State Park

Portland Supercharger + early dinner

Ainsworth State Park, night 1 of 2

Portland: Pittock hike, gardens, Powell's

Ainsworth to Northwest Portland

Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion

Pittock Mansion

Lunch on Northwest 23rd

Portland Japanese Garden

International Rose Test Garden

Powell's City of Books

Pearl District dinner, back to Ainsworth

Angels Rest → Multnomah → southern Oregon

Ainsworth to Angels Rest

Angels Rest

Multnomah Falls, quick visit

Salem Supercharger + lunch

Sutherlin Supercharger

Valley of the Rogue State Park

Southern Oregon → home

Grants Pass Supercharger

Lithia Park Loop, Ashland

Mount Shasta Supercharger

Redding Supercharger

Williams Supercharger top-up

Home, San Francisco

Book Ahead

Night 1: Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

Night 2: Whistler's Bend County Park

Nights 3 and 4: Ainsworth State Park

Night 5: Valley of the Rogue State Park

Portland Japanese Garden, Sat Oct 10

Crater Lake entry

Trailhead parking

Good to Know

Range reality check

Charger list

Crater Lake conditions

Plan B if the North Entrance is closed

Daylight and weather

Road and fire alerts

Trail safety, solo

Emergency

Still to confirm