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 McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

Hwy 126 & 242

Great day trip to Sisters for shopping.

Hwy 242 closed in winter.

 

Length: 82 miles / 131.2 km 
Time to Allow: Allow 3 to 5 hours, including time to stop at overlooks. 

Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive

Hwy 19 

 

Often said to be the most beautiful drive in Oregon.

Resort guests are provided with a CD audio tour fro the resort front desk.  You may also get a copy from either the McKenzie River Ranger Station or Westfir Ranger Station. 

Hwy 19 Closed during winter

Length: 145 miles / 232.0 km
Time to Allow: Plan to spend from 6 hours to several days exploring this area.

[Also part of West Cascades Scenic Byway] 

West Cascades Scenic Byway

Hwy 242, 22, 126 & 19

 

Want to experience the best of Oregon? This is the road trip! 

Combine this with a drive along the Columbia Gorge (Hwy 84) and see the mighty Columbia River, Multnomah Falls and the many other Falls.

 

Length: 220 miles / 352.0 km
Time to Allow: Allow at least 7 to 8 hours to tour this Byway.

 

Detroit Lake Photo courtesy of Willamette National Forest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Santiam River Photo courtesy of Mt. Hood National Forest   

 

 

 

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 August 2009 23:13
 
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