Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Getting to the Byway

Getting to the Byway

From Madras to Maupin:

• From Madras take Highway US 97 north for 24.9 miles and veer left onto US 197.
• Follow Highway US 197 North for 22.1 miles to Maupin.
• Do not cross the bridge in Maupin as the byway is the road that runs along the eastern bank of the Lower Deschutes River.

From The Dalles to Maupin:

• From the Dalles take Highway US 197 South to Maupin.
• When you reach the downtown area of Maupin continue down the hill and cross the bridge.
• The byway is the road that runs along the eastern side of the Lower Deschutes River.