Blue Mountain Scenic Byway

State: Oregon
National Forest: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Umatilla National Forest
Length: 130.0 mi / 209.2 km
Time to Allow: 3 hours to 3 days

Apart from remarkable scenery, this byway is known for its diversity: charming towns, a majestic national forest, rocky peaks, and wild rivers.

The southern (first) half climbs through a majestic national forest, in which wildlife roam and you can do all kinds of 'outdoorsy' things: hiking, snowmobiling, camping, horse riding, etc.

The northern (second) half is dotted with charming towns and winds through agricultural hills. The route has a grand finale: coming suddenly upon the kingly Columbia River.

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