West Cascades Scenic Byway

State: Oregon
National Forest: Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, Willamette National Forest
Length: 220.0 mi / 354.1 km
Time to Allow: 8 hours to enjoy the byway.

This byway offers some of the best up-close views of thundering waterfalls, ancient forests, rushing whitewater and cool, placid lakes. The drive begins in the historic logging city of Estacada, immersing you in old growth forest. Continue and see snowcapped volcanic peaks and the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.

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