Oregon

Blue Mountain Scenic Byway

The Blue Mountain byway is in northeast Oregon. It begins east of Arlington at Exit #147 on I-84 and travels southeast to the junction with FSR 73. Blue Mountain is 130 miles long and follows OR 74, FSR 52, and FSR 53. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Oregon Highway 74 is generally open year-round; the Forest Service Roads are open May through mid-November.

Cascade Lakes Highway

Cascade Lakes Highway is in central Oregon. It begins in Bend at the intersection of Galveston Avenue and 14th Street. From there, it travels west and south to the intersection with OR 58. Cascade Lakes Highway is 79 miles long and follows CR 46, which is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. The portion from Bend to Mount Bachelor Ski and Summer Resort is usually open year-round; the rest is closed in winter.

Christmas Valley Back Country Byway

Christmas Valley is in south-central Oregon about 60 miles south of Bend. The byway follows a series of county roads and BLM Road 6109C for a total of 102 miles. The roads are a combination of paved and gravel roads suitable for most passenger cars. BLM Road 6109C requires a high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle. Some sections of the byway are closed in winter. Sections may also become impassable after periods of heavy rain from March through May.

Cow Creek Back Country Byway

Cow Creek scenic byway is in southwest Oregon about 25 miles north of Grants Pass. The byway forms an open loop drive west of I-5 between Glendale and Riddle. Southern access from I-5 is Exit #80; northern access is Exit #103. The byway follows Cow Creek Road, which is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. Cow Creek is 45 miles long and remains open year-round.

Diamond Loop Back Country Byway

Diamond Loop Back Country Byway is located in southeast Oregon 40 miles southeast of Burns. The byway's northern terminus is off OR 78 in New Princeton. It travels south to Frenchglen with a side trip through Diamond. The 64-mile route follows a series of county and state secondary roads, which are a combination of paved and gravel roads. Diamond Loop can be driven in a normal passenger car. Large RVs and vehicles pulling trailers should check with the BLM about current road conditions. The byway usually remains open year-round, though the graveled portions can be difficult during and after inclement weather.

Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway

Elkhorn Drive is in northeast Oregon. It forms a loop drive beginning and ending in Baker City. The byway follows OR 7, CR 24, FSR 73, CR 1146, and US 30 for a total of 106 miles. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Most of Elkhorn Drive is open all year. The portion between Granite and Anthony Lake is not plowed during winter and is closed mid-November through mid-June.

Galice - Hellgate Back Country Byway

Galice - Hellgate is in southwest Oregon about four miles northwest of Grants Pass. Travelers can access the byway from I-5 at Exit #61. The byway travels west to the Siskiyou National Forest. A small segment travels north to Grave Creek, which is the beginning of the Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway. Galice - Hellgate is 39 miles long and follows Merlin-Galice Road, Hellgate Road, BLM 34-8-36, and FSR 23. The roads vary from single-lane to two-lane paved roads, which are suitable for passenger vehicles. Forest Service Road 23 is closed in winter; the rest of the byway remains open all year.

Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway

Grave Creek to Marial is in southwest Oregon about 28 miles northwest of Grants Pass. The byway can be reached from the Cow Creek scenic byway or the Galice - Hellgate byway. It begins at Grave Creek and travels northwest to the road's end in Marial. The 33-mile route follows Mount Reuben (BLM 34-8-1), Kelsey Mule, and Marial Roads, which are a combination of single-lane paved and gravel roads suitable for passenger cars. Motorhomes and vehicles pulling trailers should not attempt the byway. All the roads are closed in winter.

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway

Located in northeast Oregon, the byway forms an open loop drive east of I-84 with access points in Baker City and La Grande. Hells Canyon is 314 miles long and follows a series of state highways and national forest roads. The main loop follows OR 82, OR 86, and FSR 39, which are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. The spur roads are OR 350, FSR 454, FSR 3955, FSR 3965, and FSR 4240. These roads vary from two-lane paved roads to gravel roads. They are suitable for passenger vehicles but large RVs and vehicles pulling trailers may experience difficulty in turning around. Portions of the byway close temporarily during winter, otherwise Hells Canyon remains open all year.

Highway 101 - Pacific Coast Highway

This scenic byway is a journey along Oregon's coast from the California state line to Washington's state line. The byway is 363 miles long and follows US 101, which is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. The byway is generally open year-round.

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