Hiking in the Three Sisters Wilderness
The West Cascades National Scenic Byway

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 .

French Pete Hiking Trail

Hiking late August on the FS 19, the "Aufderheide", a scenic byway.

French Pete Trail is 3 miles one way although one can choose how far to go or not go. Just turn around and come back. If you elect to hike the three miles, the trail climbs from 1840' to 2000'. The creek is pristine and the water lovely although it must be treated for drinking, The trail can be hiked during winter if there's little snow. It's one of the popular hiking trails, so use is heavy. The Forest Service rates it as moderately difficult.

The hiking trail is located on the last segment of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. This short little trip offers much that is beautiful, give yourself plenty of time for the drive and any excursions you might want to take. Directions to French Pete Hiking Trail: Head east from Springfield, Oregon on Hwy 126. After you see the signs for Blue River, start looking for Forest Road 19 on your right. Turn onto 19, drive 11 miles to French Pete Trailhead. Located on your left. You'll see much to excite before arriving here. So take your time. The south McKenzie is lovely. There's Cougar Reservoir, Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs, admittance of $5.00 per person required, paid at the booth at the trailhead. If you're interested in a short hike, but one that includes trees 650 years old, stop at Delta Campground, just .25 mile on Forest Service Road 19 after turning off from Hwy 126. Drive 1 mile into the campground. Park in the parking lot at the trailhead. The trail is a loop of only .5 mile, and certainly worth every effort. :-)

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace.
Check with the US Forest Service on fires danger, roads and other conditions
in the forest before setting out on your journey.

 

Forward ~ Waterfall on the South McKenzie River on the Aufderheide
of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.

Back ~ Hiking in autumn on the McKenzie River
National Recreation Trail.

USFS: Willamette National Forest.

Explore the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Travel Directions, Map: page 1 and page 2, and Scenery: offering mountains, hardened lava flows, wild and scenic rivers, waterfalls, hiking trails, hot springs, old growth forests, mountain lakes, forest service campgrounds.

 travel oregon on the west cascades national scenic byway in oregon and hke the waterfall loop trail on the mckenzie river, see koosah waterfall on the wild and scenic mckenzie river, sahalie waterfall on the wild and scenic mckenzie river, find hiking trails: the mckenzie river national hiking trails, the mckenzie river national recreation trail, the waterfall loop hiking trails, see the blue pool, blue hole, hardened lava flows, the 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 fork of the 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 in the mt jefferson wilderness, the three 3 sisters wilderness, the mt washington 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.

While you're out and about you might want to extend your visit and ...

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.

If you're heading west from Sisters, Oregon, traveling the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass Oregon Scenic Byway and are interested in exploring the West Cascades National Scenic Byway, you may want to turn right on Oregon Hwy 126 when you come down off of the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass Oregon Scenic Byway, otherwise known as Oregon Hwy 242, and follow the Oregon Hwy 126 on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Travel Directions, Map: north and south, a select few forest service campgrounds on Hwy 126, and Scenery. Or perhaps you might choose to connect with the Over the River and through the Woods Scenic Byway, Oregon Hwy 20. The sign for Hwy 20 is clearly marked from Hwy 126. Take the cutoff for Hwy 20, the Over the River and through the Woods Oregon Scenic Byway and find the graceful South Santiam River, lovely campgrounds and Hiking Trails to wildflowers, amongst old growth forests, in both the old and high Cascades of the Willamette National Forest: Directions to and Descriptions of Trails and 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.

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

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 and more near Crater Lake and the retreat: Travel Directions Map and Scenery.

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