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Mt Washington in the forefront, Broken Top You can make this drive in 81.5-mile loop through the center of the Cascade Range, through hardened lava flows and forests, and along the wild and scenic McKenzie River. This Oregon scenic byway travels through some the most amazing and beautiful mountain landscapes. The two-lane highways (with passing lanes on Hwy 126) are paved. Hwy 242, the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass has several switchbacks climbing the mountain range. The corners are tight, and towed units are vehicles more than 22 feet long are prohibited. The scenic byway is closed during winter. Expect it open sometime around the 4th of July, but check with the Willamette National Forest to make certain of both opening and closing. Special attractions include volcanoes, and hardened lava flows; rivers and montain lakes; extensive mountain views. On some days one can see as far north as Mt Hood, 70 miles in the distance. Always see the mountains displayed in this photo. The scenic byway offers access to the Mount Jefferson and Mount Washington Wilderness Areas; Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail; developed and undeveloped hot springs; hiking trails to waterfalls. There are many hiking trails to access on the Santiam Pass - McKenzie Pass Oregon Scenic Byway, hwy 242, accessed 2 miles after the Ranger Station on hwy 126, the McKenzie Pass. Some are hiking trails easy and some more difficult. A short list of hiking trails: Directions. | |||||
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Forward ~ Dee Wright Observatory at the Summit. Back ~ Three Sisters on the Summit. USFS: Willamette National Forest. Brad and I invite you to take the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery: mountains, wildflowers, lava flows, wild and scenic rivers, waterfalls, old growth forests, hiking trails, hot springs, mountain lakes, campgrounds. Or, perhaps and, the Willamette Pass in the Cascade Mountains: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery, and the Crescent Lake, Oakridge "Inback" Tour: Travel Directions and Map. | ||||
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You may want to extend the West Cascades National Scenic Byway Tour to include the Willamette Pass in the Cascade Mountains: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery and the Crescent Lake, Oakridge "Inback" Tour: Travel Directions and Map. Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat | |||||
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Advertise Here! Travel to Gathering Light .... a retreat on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Directions, Map and Scenery: hiking trails, waterfalls, wild and scenic rivers, mountains, volcanoes, hot springs, Oregon scenic byways, wilderness areas and more. Or, perhaps and, the Willamette Pass: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery. Travel Directions to and Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat. Little known Scenic Places to explore and photograph nature untrammeled: hiking with and without trails, wetlands, wildlife refuges, mountains, river gorges, wilderness areas, wildlife viewing and more near Crater Lake and the retreat: Travel Directions Map and Scenery. | ||||
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Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat. | |||||