Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway
Getting to the Byway

Getting to the Byway

Bend to Prineville:

  • In the town of Bend head southeast on 20/NW Greenwood Ave toward NW Gasoline Alley.
  • After 1/2 mile turn left at NE 3rd St/NW Division St/OR-97/US-20.
  • After 1 mile merge onto US-97 N via the ramp to Portland/Redmond.
  • After 1.5 miles continue on OR-97.
  • After 13.5 miles continue on SW Canal Blvd/US-97.
  • in 0.3 miles turn right at SW Evergreen Ave/OR-126.
  • Continue on SW Evergreen Ave/OR-126 for 17.8 miles into Prineville. Here the byway begins.

Madras to Prineville:

  • In the town of Madras head west on SE D St toward SW 4th St/US-26/US-97.
  • Turn left at SW 4th St/US-26/US-97.
  • After 1.8 miles make a slight left at OR-26.
  • After 6.4 miles continue on US-26.
  • After 19.7 miles turn right at NW 3rd St/OR-126 and continue on to Prineville. Here the byway begins.