Scenic Byways

Scenic byways on the Willamette National Forest:

• McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway
• Over the River - Through the Woods Scenic Byway
• West Cascades National Scenic Byway
  
  
• Aufderheide Memorial Drive
  This road is now included as a segment of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.
• Diamond Drive
• Quartzville Back Country Byway

Scenic byways are special roads that have high scenic and recreational value. More people visit National Forests to sightsee than any other recreation activity. In fact, the Oregon Tourism Commission states that driving for pleasure is one of the most popular outdoor activities for Oregon travelers.

National Scenic Byways are a distinctive collection of American roads designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation for their outstanding scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, archeological and natural qualities. The Willamette National Forest hosts the West Cascades National Scenic Byway and the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway. West Cascades is a 220-mile drive extending from Estacada to Westfir, Oregon. McKenzie - Santiam Pass is a loop that includes the highest concentration of snow-capped volcanoes in the lower 48 states.

For More Information

A brochure featuring a full-color map of the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway is available for purchase at Willamette National Forest offices. An audio cassette or CD is available for travelers of the Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive segment of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It can be picked up and returned, free of charge, at the Blue River Service Center, Middle Fork Ranger District, and McKenzie Ranger District offices.

To learn more about these byways, as well as and other byways in Oregon and across the country, go to www.byways.org, and select: "For the Traveler". Tourism information is located at www.traveloregon.com.