The South McKenzie River on the "Aufderheide"

Forest Road 19 on 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.

Forward ~ The Roaring River on
the Aufderheide portion of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.

Back ~ The south fork of the McKenzie
River on the Aufderheide in summer.

USFS: Willamette National Forest.

Explore the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery: 220 miles of mountains, waterfalls, old growth forests, hiking trails, wild and scenic rivers, hot springs and more.

Protect our National Forest and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!
Be sure to check out fire conditions at the Ranger Station before traveling,
hiking or camping in the forest.

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 east on the McKenzie Pass, Oregon Hwy 126, of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway, you may want to make a loop from the McKenzie Pass, Oregon Hwy 126, and connect with the Over the River and through the Woods Oregon Scenic Byway, Oregon Hwy 20. The sign for Hwy 20 is clearly marked from Hwy 126. If you see the sign for Belknap Hot Springs, you've gone too far. Take the cutoff for Hwy 20, the Over the River and through the Woods 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
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

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

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

Little known Scenic Places to explore: hiking trails, wetlands, wildlife refuges, mountains, river gorges, wilderness areas, wildlife viewing & more near Crater Lake & the retreat: Travel Directions Map & Scenery.

 autumn at gathering light ... a retreat in southern oregon near crater lake national park: cabins, tree houses in the forest on the river. travel to gathering light ... a retreat in southern oregon on the west cascades national scenic byway, one of many scenic byways in oregon.

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