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Highways 36 & 126
Relax, unwind and enjoy the rolling hills, rustic farms and rushing creeks that surround the leisurely drive between the Eugene area and the central Oregon Coast. Those who know that the journey is more than half the fun will enjoy discovering the bucolic countryside along the twisty, two-lane Highway 36, followed by the scenic waterfalls and trails that line Highway 126.
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Featured Points Along This Route
Triangle Lake
- Hwy 36
- Triangle Lake OR 97412
- Subcategory: Lakes & Reservoirs
Nestled in the lush forest of the Coast Range, Triangle Lake is named for its shape. A developed day use park provides boat access and picnic facilities. Explore Lake MORE >>
Lake Creek Bridge
- Nelson Mountain Rd
- Greenleaf OR 97430
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Stream: Lake Creek Length: 105 feet (32 m) Year Constructed: 1928 Nearest Town: Greenleaf Located on Nelson Mountain Road, just off Highway 36, 30 miles west of MORE >>
Sweet Creek Falls
- Sweet Creek Rd
- Mapleton OR 97453
- Phone: 541.902.8526
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Waterfalls
At Siuslaw bridge in Mapleton, leave Highway 126 and go south on Sweet Creek Road. A beautiful 11-mile (18-km) drive will take you to the first trailhead. Eleven MORE >>
Wildcat Creek Bridge
- Siuslaw Rd
- Mapleton OR 97453
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Stream: Wildcat Creek Length: 75 feet (23 m) Year Constructed: 1925 Nearest Town: Walton Located near Siuslaw Road off Highway 126 near Mapleton. MORE >>
