waterfall in the overflow from cougar reservoir at the entrance to terwilliger, cougar, hot springs, mckenzie river in the cascade mountains of oregon. travel oregon on the west cascades national scenic byway. hiking oregon and the waterfalls loop trails on the wild and scenic mckenzie rivers, see koosah waterfalls on the wild and scenic mckenzie rivers, sahalie waterfalls on the wild and scenic mckenzie rivers, find hiking trails in oregon on the wild and scenic mckenzie river: the mckenzie rivers national hiking trails, the waterfall loop hiking trails, see the blue pool, blue hole, hardened lava flows, the wild and scenic clackamas river, the mt hood national forest, hot springs, bagby hot springs, terwilliger hot springs, cougar reservoir, cougar hot springs, the south mckenzie river, roaring river, cougar dam, the wild and scenic north fork of the middle willamette river, travel the mckenzie pass santiam pass oregon scenic byway in the willamette national forest, and find lava flows. the cascade mountains, volcanoes, geology, hiking trails to mountain lakes, hiking trails in the mt jefferson wilderness, the three 3 sisters wilderness, the mt washington wilderness, the big bottom wilderness, the roaring river wilderness, hiking trails to waterfalls on the mckenzie pass santiam pass oregon scenic byway, old growth forests, connect with the over the river and through the woods scenic byway, hwy 20, and find hiking trails in the menagerie wilderness, the middle santiam wilderness, the south santiam river, the cascade mountains, the cascades, hiking trails in the menagerie wilderness of the willamette national forest, hiking trails in the old cascades in oregon, hiking trails located in old growth forests and amidst fields of wildflowers in the willamette national forest of oregon. hiking trails in old growth forests are included in the following: the santiam old wagon road, pyramid hiking trail, rooster rock hiking trail, iron mountain hiking trail, tombstone pass hiking trail, chimney peak hiking trail, gate creek hiking trail, cone peak hiking trail, huckleman old growth hiking trail, house rock hiking trail, hike in the 3 three sisters wilderness on french pete creek. camping at paradise campground with lovely old growth trees, at clear lake campground, at fernview campground, house rock campground, lost prairie campground; trout creek campground.

Rider Creek Waterfall
on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway in Oregon: Terwilliger Hot Springs

Rider Creek Waterfall cascading into a lagoon of Cougar Reservoir on the South McKenzie River:

This photograph was taken at the side of the "The Aufderheide", FS 19, near the pay station for Terwilliger Hot Springs, commonly known as Cougar Hot Springs. If you plan to partake, you should know, Terwilliger Hot Springs is very popular. Plan accordingly.

Terwilliger Hot Springs are easy to find on the Aufderheide, FS 19, 7.5 miles from the intersection with Hwy 126, the McKenzie Pass. It's a quarter mile hike to the hot springs. strong>Fee Area:/strong> To be paid per person, paid on site, unless prior arrangements have been made with the concessionaire. Hoodoo Recreation Services, 541-822-3799. This is a Day Use Area, open sunrise to sunset, Strictly Enforced. This area is stunning in its beauty. The water comes from underground, filling six pools, spaced in a stairway down the ravine. Water temperature in the pools ranges from 105 to 116 degrees, depending on how far one is from the upper pool. Clothing is optional.

Forward ~ ... the south McKenzie River late summer.

Back ~ Hiking in the Three Sisters Wilderness:
French Pete Trail.

USFS: Willamette National Forest.

Cougar Recreation Area in the Willamette National Forest: Terwilliger Hot Springs, aka, Cougar Hot Springs, is located in the Cougar Recreation area. The Cougar Recreation Area includes .25 mile on either side of the road from Hwy 126 to FS 1927, as well as the hot springs and Hidden Lake Campground. In an attempt to maintain the beauty and unique character of this area, the Forest Service has restricted camping to designated campgrounds and few dispersed areas south of the reservoir. Campgrounds within the Cougar Recreation Area include Delta Campground and Day Use Area, Slide Creek Campground and Day Use Area, Sunnyside Campground, Cougar Crssing Campground and Day Use Area, French Pete Campground, Echo/East Fork Day Use Area and Terwilliger Hot Springs. Map of Cougar Recreation Area.

Explore the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Directions, Map: pg 1, pg 2, & Scenery: mountains, hardened lava flows, wild & scenic rivers, water- falls, hiking trails, hot springs, old growth forests, mountain lakes, forest service campgrounds.

The West Cascades National Scenic Byway provides easy access to the Three Sisters Wilderness, the Mt Jefferson Wilderness and the Mt Washington Wilderness, all located in the Willamette National Forest.

Directions for the hiking trails on the McKenzie River: Clear Lake Loop, the Waterfalls Loop Trail & the McKenzie River Recreation Trail.

You may want to extend the West Cascades National Scenic Byway Tour to include the Willamette Pass in the Cascade Mountains: Travel Directions, Map & Scenery & the Crescent Lake, Oakridge "Inback" Tour: Travel Directions & Map. Enjoy the middle fork of the Willamette River, the Diamond Peak Wilderness Area, hiking trails to beautiful mountain lakes. Brad and I hiked up to Indigo Lake one summer. No photos, sorry, but as might be imagined, the lake was a striking blue faced with white walls of the escarpment. Find a hike in campground on the lake if interested: 5 tent sites only. Be prepared for high moquito population in July and August. USFS: The Willamette National Forest.

Discover the splendor of the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass Oregon Scenic Byway, Hwy 242: Directions to hiking trails. The Scenic Byway can be accessed either in Sisters, Oregon or from Hwy 126, the McKenzie Pass. Find the turnoff two miles east of the Ranger Station for the Willamette National Forest. Sites to see.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

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Travel to Gathering Light .... a retreat on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Directions, Map & Scenery: hiking trails, waterfalls, wild & scenic rivers, mountains, volcanoes, hot springs, Oregon scenic byways, wilderness areas & more. Or, perhaps and, the Willamette Pass: Directions, Map & Scenery.

Directions to & Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places to explore & photograph nature untrammeled: hiking with & without trails, wetlands, wildlife refuges, mountains, river gorges, wilderness areas, wildlife viewing & more near Crater Lake National Park & the retreat: Travel Directions Map & Scenery.

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