Oregon - Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Description: This byway cuts a path through the scenic mountains, lakes, and forests of central Oregon. Volcanism and glaciation formed more than 150 small and large lakes for which this region is well-known. There are outstanding examples of ancient volcanic mountains, lava flows, alpine lakes, and meadows, plus a wild mountain river and high desert landscape. You will cross paths taken by such historic figures as Kit Carson and trapper Nathaniel J. Wyeth.

Time to Allow: 3-5 hours

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."