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Adventure Guide
Aufder­heide Scenic Drive

Open May through October, weather dependent, this 60-mile (97-km) segment of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway traverses stunning old-growth forests, alpine meadows and wild and scenic rivers. What was once a horse and wagon trail is now smooth pavement, making it a popular road cycling route.


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Featured Points Along This Route

Aufderheide Segment of the West Cascades Scenic Byway
  • 46375 Hwy 58
  • Wesfir OR 97492
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Scenic Byways

This scenic byway, connecting Highways 126 and 58, winds through the lush undergrowth of the majestic Willamette National Forest and meanders along the cold, clear waters MORE >>

Office Bridge
  • Hwy 58
  • Westfir OR 97492
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Covered Bridges

River: North Fork Willamette River Length: 180 feet (55 m) Year Constructed: 1944 Nearest Town: Westfir Located at the north edge of the town of Westfir. MORE >>

Alpine Trail
  • N Fork Rd
  • Westfir OR 97492
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Biking & Cycling

Commonly referred to as "The Crown Jewel" of the world-renowned Oakridge mountain bike trails, the Alpine Trail offers a little bit of everything. With numerous options, MORE >>

Kiahanie Campground
  • Aufderheide Dr (Road #19)
  • 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Westfir
  • Westfir OR 97492
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: RV Parks/Campgrounds

Road #19 (Aufderheide Drive), 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Westfir. ADA accessible. Hiking, picnicking, boating. MORE >>

Terwilliger Hot Springs (Cougar Hot Springs)
  • 5 miles east of Blue River
  • (Aufderheide National Scenic Byway)
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Hot Springs

Located about an hour and 20 minutes out of Eugene on Highway 126. Approximately 1/2 mile (.8 km) hike to natural hot spring area. No camping. Cost $5 per day. MORE >>

Delta Old Growth Grove Nature Trail
  • Delta Campground
  • Aufderheide National Scenic Byway Rd #19
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Hiking

This easy 0.5 mile (0,8 km) wheelchair accessible loop trail winds through a diverse, ancient, and beautiful forest ecosystem where 650 year old trees tower over 200 feet MORE >>