McKenzie River Ranger District (Hwy 126)

About this spot

Explore the McKenzie River Ranger District (Highway 126) McKenzie River Ranger District (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4210) is in the middle part of the Willamette National Forest, bordering the Deschutes National Forest. Accessible from the west via Highway 126 from Eugene, OR, or from the east on Highway 20 from Sisters. The McKenzie River Ranger District is a collection of stunning lakes and waterfalls, epic mountain biking and rafting, and opportunities to explore history. Hiking Get your water fix at the Upper McKenzie Trail Area (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4419) hiking the Water Falls Loop Trail #3503 (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4480) where you can see the popular Sahalie and Koosah Falls (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4404). View the headwaters of the McKenzie River at the stunning Clear Lake Loop Trail #4341 (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4481). Other Recreation The O’Leary trail complex (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=82124) and Upper McKenzie Trail Area (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4419) offer some of the best mountain biking on the forest. Road cyclists will love the challenge of the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway and t