Hwy 242
McKenzie Bridge
OR
94713
In the midst of a barren lava landscape beneath the Dee Wright Observatory is a paved half-mile (0.8 km) hike. There are interpretive panels and a wheelchair-accessible trail up into the historic observatory. Hwy 242 access to the Dee Wright Observatory typically closes to vehicles between November and June depending on snow conditions.
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General Information
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Wheelchair Accessible:
General
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Parking:
- Limited Parking
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Pets Allowed - Restrictions may apply:
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Wheelchair Accessible:
Trails & Routes
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Difficulty:
- Easy
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Facilities at Trailhead:
- Toilets
- Google Trekker Link: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.2605181,-121.7975631,3a,75y,46.67h,91.49t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1suAmE0E_Dl7rQaoqRkFzsuA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
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Natural Points of Interest:
- Old Growth Forest
- Valley
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Trail Details:
- Looped Trail
- Paved Path
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Trail Length:
- Short (under 2 miles)
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Trail Users:
- Hikers / Runners