McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

The McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway is an 82-mile-long (132 km) National Scenic Byway in the U.S. state of Oregon. The route is a loop designed to provide a tour of the high Cascade Range northwest of Bend, passing over both McKenzie Pass and Santiam Pass.

McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway marker

McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length82.0 mi[1] (132.0 km)
ExistedFebruary 8, 1989[2]–present
Component
highways		 OR 242 from Sisters to Belknap Springs
OR 126 from Belknap Springs to Sisters
US 20 from near Santiam Junction to Sisters
Major junctions
Tourist loop around Mount Washington
CCW end US 20 / OR 126 in Sisters
Major intersections
CW end US 20 / OR 126 in Sisters
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountiesDeschutes, Lane, Linn, Jefferson
Highway system

Route description

The route begins on its eastern end at the town of Sisters in northern Deschutes County. It follows Oregon Route 126 westward over Santiam Pass south of Three Fingered Jack, then south along the valley of the McKenzie River. It then follows Oregon Route 242 eastward over McKenzie Pass, north of the Three Sisters then back to the town of Sisters. The route is considered a summer tour route, since the road over McKenzie Pass is closed in winter due to snowfall.

History

The McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway was designated a National Forest Scenic Byway on February 8, 1989. It was later made an Oregon State Scenic Byway on February 19, 1997 before becoming a National Scenic Byway on June 9, 1998.[2]

Major intersections
See also: Oregon Route 126 § Major intersections, and Oregon Route 242 § Major intersections
CountyLocationmikmDestinationsNotes
DeschutesSisters84.83
0.00		136.52
0.00

 US 20 east / OR 126 east – Sisters, Redmond, Bend

 OR 224 begins		Clockwise end of US 20 and OR 126 overlaps; counter-clockwise end of OR 224 overlap
LaneBelknap Springs36.5958.89
 OR 126 east – Blue River, Eugene

 OR 224 ends		Clockwise end of OR 224 overlap; counter-clockwise end of OR 126 overlap
Linn​56.4090.77
 US 20 west – Sweet Home, Lebanon, Albany		Counter-clockwise end of US 20 overlap
Santiam Junction59.6195.93
 OR 22 west – Detroit, Salem
DeschutesSisters84.83
0.00		136.52
0.00

 US 20 east / OR 126 east – Sisters, Redmond, Bend

 OR 224 begins		Clockwise end of US 20 and OR 126 overlaps; counter-clockwise end of OR 224 overlap
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References
Template:Attached KML/McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
KML is not from Wikidata
  1. Staff. "McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway". National Scenic Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  2. Staff. "Official Designations". McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.