West Cascades Scenic Byway
Willamette National Forest, Linn County, OR
Point-to-point trail in Willamette National Forest, Linn County, OR. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 191.5 mi (308.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10,417 ft (3,175 m)
- Est. Time
- 66 hr 55 min
- High point
- 3,799 ft (1,158 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Promontory Park Campground 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Campsite: Lazy Bend Campground 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Carter Bridge Campground 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Armstrong Campground 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Roaring River Campground 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Sunstrip Campground 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from start
- Trailhead: Alder Flat Trailhead 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Riverside Trailhead 26.9 mi (43.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Riverside Campground 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Riverford Campground 28.8 mi (46.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Breitenbush Campground 60.4 mi (97.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Santiam Flats Campground 72.5 mi (116.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Whispering Falls Campground 78.4 mi (126.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Riverside at Detroit Campground 84.1 mi (135.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: McKenzie Ranger Station 126.6 mi (203.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 129 mi (207.6 km) from start
- Campsite: French Pete Campground 144.8 mi (233.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Box Canyon Horse Camp 159.7 mi (257 km) from start
- Trailhead: Shale Ridge Trailhead 161.7 mi (260.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about West Cascades Scenic Byway
How long is West Cascades Scenic Byway?
West Cascades Scenic Byway is 191.5 mi (308.1 km) long. Most people take about 66 hr 55 min. It climbs 10,417 ft (3,175 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,799 ft (1,158 m).
How hard is West Cascades Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for West Cascades Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on West Cascades Scenic Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 16.5 mi (26.5 km), 24.6 mi (39.5 km), 84.3 mi (135.7 km).
Is West Cascades Scenic Byway shaded?
Mostly shaded (77% under trees).
What can you do on West Cascades Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near West Cascades Scenic Byway?
The Cazadero, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Get & Go Market, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for West Cascades Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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