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McKenzie River

Whitewater adventurers and anglers adore the stunning beauty of the McKenzie River, home to the postcard vistas of Tokatee Golf Club and the old-growth forests and lava beds of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail. Immerse yourself in the stunning views of Proxy, Sahalie and Koosah Falls, or of Oregon mountain peaks from the top of McKenzie Pass. During winter, warm up at Belknap Hot Springs or play in the snow at Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area.


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Featured Points Along This Route

Triangle 5 Ranch
  • 39841 McKenzie Hwy
  • Walterville OR 97489
  • Phone: 541.747.7039
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Horseback Riding

Located just 15 miles (24 km) east of Eugene. While horseback riding, enjoy scenic trails in the foothills of the beautiful McKenzie River Valley. Experience the local MORE >>

Tokatee Golf Club
Tokatee Golf Club
  • 54947 McKenzie Hwy
  • Blue River OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3220
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Golf Courses

Nestled in the beautiful McKenzie River Valley with glistening views of the Three Sisters Mountains, Tokatee Golf Club offers an incredible mix of postcard vistas and MORE >>

McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
  • Trail begins 1 mile (1,6 km)
  • east of
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Hiking

This easy 26.5 mile (43 km) trail parallels the scenic McKenzie River, gaining 1,750 ft (525 m) as it passes through many contrasting environments: lava beds, lakes, MORE >>

Belknap Hot Springs Resort
  • 59296 Belknap Springs Rd
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3512
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Lodges/Retreats/Resorts

One of Central Oregon’s hidden jewels. Open 365 days – Belknap offers lodge rooms, cabins, RV and tent camping on the McKenzie River. The site is surrounded by the MORE >>

Sahalie Falls
  • Hwy 126
  • 18 miles (29 km) east of McKenzie Bridge on Hwy 12
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Sahalie Falls plunges 100 feet (30 m) over a lava dam and then tumbles 40 feet (12 m) in a series of cascades. The Sahalie Falls viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. MORE >>

Koosah Falls
  • Highway 126
  • 18 miles (29 km) east of McKenzie Bridge on Hwy126
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Falls 80-120 feet (24-37 m) over an abrupt lava cap to the waiting pool below. Take Highway 126, turn left at Ice Cap Campground, then to a small parking area. MORE >>

Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
  • Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass
  • Sisters OR 97759
  • Phone: 541.822.3799
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Skiing & Snowboarding

Hoodoo has a 60,000-square foot (5574-square meter) day lodge, three quad, one triple and one double chairlifts. Plus an RV park with showers and full hookups. In MORE >>

McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway
  • 57600 McKenzie Hwy
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Scenic Byways

This 82-mile (131 km) loop drive takes travelers on a tour of natural scenic wonders around the Mt. Washington Wilderness area. At one end, the historic McKenzie Pass MORE >>

Proxy Falls
  • HWY 242
  • Near Milepost #64 on Highway 242 (closed in winter
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Day Use Fee Area/Northwest Forest Pass. A true sense of deep-forest solitude and mountain beauty is found at Proxy Falls. Travel along the 1+ mile (1.6 km) loop trail MORE >>

Dee Wright Observatory
  • Hwy 242
  • (At the summit of McKenzie Pass on Hwy 242)
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 94713
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

This historic observatory, built of lava rock, offers panoramic views of Cascade Mountain peaks. There are interpretive panels, a half-mile (0.8 km) paved trail through MORE >>