Scenic Drives
Scenic drives provide miles of spectacular scenery for forest visitors. Take a few hours (or a few days) and explore some of the scenic byways that travel through the Willamette National Forest. These Oregon byways are gateways to adventures from cascading rivers to mountain peaks. Along the way you’ll find breathtaking views, waterfalls, wildlife, hiking, fishing and much more – enjoy the ride!
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Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 19)
Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 19) is part of the 220 mile West Cascades Scenic Byway, which runs north to south, skirting the northern half of Oregon's Cascade Mountain…
Clackamas-Breitenbush Scenic Byway (Forest Rd 46)
The byway crosses through the northern part of the Willamette National Forest and into the Mt. Hood National Forest. It is part of the 220 mile West Cascades Scenic Byway, which runs north to south,…
McKenzie Pass—Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
A portion of the byway travels through the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest where you'll experience dramatic views of the snowcapped High Cascade Peaks. The panorama…
McKenzie River Scenic Byway
This byway travels through a portion of the Willamette National Forest on State Highway 126 east of Eugene, It travels along the McKenzie River and connects to the existing West Cascades Scenic…
Over the Rivers & Through the Woods Scenic Byway
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Part of the byway travels through the Willamette National Forest’s Sweet Home Ranger District and much of the byway parallels the Santiam Wagon Road.Length: 66 milesFrom the Oregon Department of…
Quartzville Road Back Country Byway
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The Quartzville Road Back Country Byway travels through a portion of the Sweet Home Ranger District on the Willamette National ForestLength: 50 milesTime to Allow: 1-2 hours to drive the byway.From…
The West Cascade Scenic Byway
The byway travels through much of the Willamette National Forest, offering some of the best up-close views of thundering waterfalls, ancient forests, rushing whitewater, and cool, placid…