
Please note that the West Cascades Scenic Byway is closed in the winter due to snowfall.įor more information call the City of Westfir at 541.782. Pick up a tape tour for the route at the Middle Fork Ranger District. This nationally recognized scenic route makes summer drives and fall foliage scouting highly rewarding. Westfir connects with the Aufderheide portion of the West Cascades Scenic Byway. Cross the bridge to access hiking and mountain biking trails. This portion of the Willamette River has been declared “Wild and Scenic” and it is a protected area for wildlife. The mill’s original vault is preserved in the Lodge, as the Lodge’s wine vault.įrom the Office Bridge you can access the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, which is a fly fisher’s delight. The Lodge offers year-around overnight accommodations, food and beverage, and guided rafting, hiking and biking tours in the Willamette National Forest. The mill office has been converted into the Westfir Lodge and Mountain Market. Oregon Scenic Bikeways are official state-designated routes selected and curated by experts, with printable maps, GPS and signage.


Painted red and featuring a unique pedestrian walkway – so that logging trucks and people could share the crossing – the bridge is still in use today. Length: 82 miles / 132 km Time to Allow: Take two hours to drive the byway or five hours to stop at places along the way This route is also part of the McKenzie Pass Oregon Scenic Bikeway and is popular with cyclists.

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Office Covered Bridge (Westfir Bridge) was built in 1944 to connect the Westfir Lumber Company mill to the main office. Download The middle fork of the Willamette River with autumn colors on the afderhide scenic route near Westfir, Oregon Stock Photo and explore similar. It is also historically charming as home to Oregon’s longest covered bridge.
