Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Map

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Byway Standard Map The Dalles Dam Discovery Center Columbia River Oregon Trail Deschute River Oregon State Map Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Link to byways.org page link to Washington Link to Oregon Mt. Hood National Forest Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway Link to The Dalles Info

Note: Highlighted byway routes shown on maps of All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways correspond to designations made by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. State designations may differ.

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.