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Initially called the Mount Hood Road, the Barlow Road is a historic road in the state of Oregon. Built by Sam Barlow and Philip Foster in 1846 under the permission of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon, the road served as the final overland part of the Oregon Trail.

Barlow Road was notable for making it possible for covered wagons to travel through the Cascade Range and get to the Willamette Valley. Prior to the construction of this road, it was impossible for such vehicles to pass through the said areas. The travel was also very expensive before this project, so, it could be said that the road has truly helped the pioneers move around.

The Barlow Road is still accessible today. It is maintained as a dirt road with pristine ruts.
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