The Byway ends near the timber towns of Westfir and Oakridge.īegin in the historic logging and hydropower city of Estacada, located only 40 minutes from Portland. The West Cascades Scenic Byway intersects major routes like I-5 or Highway 97, so you can adjust your trip to enjoy shorter bits of the Byway.
Take this 220-mile scenic alternative route between Portland and Eugene and discover some of the best "up-close and personal" views of thundering waterfalls, lush ancient forests, rushing whitewater and cool, placid lakes. Continue to Detroit Lake, and then you can either turn north at the junction of Forest Road 46 or continue south on Highway 22 to travel the Byway. You can either turn south on Forest Road 19 or continue on Highway 126 to travel north.įrom Salem: Take Highway 22 east and travel through Mill City and Gates. Continue 5 miles, where you then enter the Byway. Continue east on Highway 126 to Blue River.
Just before the city of Oakridge, turn north toward Westfir where the Byway begins.įrom Eugene: Take the Highway 126 east exit from Interstate 5. This is the northernmost access to the scenic Byway.įrom the south: Exit I-5 just south of Eugene and travel southeast on Highway 58.
Time to Allow: Allow at least 7 to 8 hours to tour this Byway.įees: You will need to buy a day pass to access some of the park.ĭriving Directions: There are several ways to access this Bywayįrom Portland: Travel south to Milwaukee (located at the southeast side of Portland) and take SR 224 east to Eagle Creek, and then head south to Estacada.
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