McKenzie River

Feel the exhilarating tingle of fresh air and rushing water as you journey into the Cascade Mountains along the McKenzie River. Revel in the solitude among sun-soaked old-growth forests, then find camaraderie in the half dozen riverside communities.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

• Ride the crystal clear rapids of the McKenzie River.
• Wade in waist-deep to fly fish along gentle river stretches.
• Soak in a hot spring-fed swimming pool above the McKenzie River.
• Feel the thundering spray from massive falls along a waterfall trail loop.
• Pedal up and over McKenzie Pass between melting snowdrifts.
• Identify over a dozen snow-capped mountain peaks presiding over a gleaming obsidian landscape.
• Have a pint of local brew on the back patio at Obsidian Grill and soak in the sunshine or warm up by a fire pit. 
• Watch chainsaw-wielding artists transform stumps into intricate sculptures.
• Grab some comfort food at Takoda's.
• Infuse your afternoon with the scent of fresh lavender from nearby fields and bring some home to remember your trip.