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West Cascades Scenic Byway
Oregon
US Forest: Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, Willamette National Forest
Length: 220.0 miles / 354.1 km
Time to Allow: 8 hours to enjoy the byway.
This byway offers some of the best up-close views of thundering waterfalls, ancient forests, rushing whitewater and cool, placid lakes. The drive begins in the historic logging city of Estacada, immersing you in old growth forest. Continue and see snowcapped volcanic peaks and the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.
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Local Information
Mount Hood National Forest
503-668-1700
Willamette National Forest
541-225-6300
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- Willamette National Forest
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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.
