A Traveler's Tale
"clhansen"—Our drive through the Deschutes National Forest was so peaceful and beautiful. Its a good thing there wasnt a lot of traffic, because we had a...
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Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Oregon
US Forest: Deschutes National Forest
Length: 66.0 miles / 106.2 km
Time to Allow: Three to five hours to visit this byway.
This byway cuts a path through the mountains, lakes and forests of central Oregon. Volcanism and glaciation formed more than 150 lakes for which the region is well known. See outstanding examples of lava flows, alpine lakes and meadows. Cross paths taken by such historic figures as Kit Carson.
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Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Overview
Cross paths with early explorers and trappers such as Kit Carson, John C. Fremont and Nathaniel J. Wyeth as you drive the Cascade Lakes Scenic...
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Hiking the Hills of Ancient Lava
The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is known for its stunning array of lakes and other bodies of water, but numerous other opportunities for exploration...
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1-Day Trip: Cascade Lakes Must See Tour
(Oregon)As you drive along the Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway, note the beautiful lakes, eleven in all that gives the road its name. There are lush meadows... [more]
Local Information
Bend Visitor and Convention Bureau
800-949-6086
- Central Oregon Visitors Association
- Visit Website
- Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests
- Visit Website
- Oregon State Homepage
- Visit Website
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Forest Message
Winter travel. Many byways are not plowed in the winter. Check with the National Forest where you will be traveling for road conditions. Even byways that are not plowed often provide excellent winter opportunities on snow mobiles or cross country skis.
