Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 19)
Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 19) is part of the 220 mile West Cascades Scenic Byway, which runs north to south, skirting the northern half of Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range.
Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19) connects Highways 126 (McKenzie River) and 58 (Oakridge), winding through the lush undergrowth of the majestic Willamette National Forest and meandering along the cold, clear waters of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Popular with cyclists and hikers, the road connects Oakridge / Westfir with the McKenzie River communities. Many popular recreation sites are located along the route, including Cougar Reservoir and Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs. This route is not maintained during the winter, generally from November until April.
- Length: 60 miles / 96.5 km
- Time to Allow: Take two hours to drive the byway or four hours to stop at places along the way
Learn more from Travel Oregon at https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/lakes-reservoirs/aufderheide-scenic-drive/
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Road is not maintained for snow and ice in the winter. |
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Operational Hours: | Forest Service Road 19 is not maintained for snow and ice. Sections may not be passable in the winter. Call 541-822-3381 for conditions. |
Closest Towns: | McKenzie Bridge, OR Oakridge, OR |
Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger District 57600 McKenzie Hwy McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 541-822-3381 Middle Fork Ranger District 46375 Highway 58 Westfir, OR 97492 541-782-2283 |
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Cougar Reservoir Area
- Cougar Crossing Campground
- Slide Creek Campground
- Sunnyside Campground
- French Pete Campground
- Frissell Crossing Campground
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin
- Box Canyon Trail Area
- Box Canyon Trailhead
- Chucksney Mountain Trail #3306
- Crossing Way Trail #3307
- Crossing Way Trailhead
- Elk Creek Trail #3510
- Elk Creek Trailhead
- Grasshopper Mountain Trail #3569
- Grasshopper Trailhead
- McBee Trail #3523
- Roaring Ridge North Trailhead
- Roaring Ridge South Trailhead
- Roaring Ridge Trail #3312
- South Fork McKenzie Trail #3327
- South Fork McKenzie Trailhead
- Cougar Crossing Campground
- Cougar Crossing Day Use Area
- Echo Day Use and Boat Launch
- Slide Creek Campground
- Slide Creek Day Use Area
- Sunnyside Campground
- Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs
- Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs Trailhead
- French Pete Campground
- French Pete Trail Area
- Bear Flat Trail #3301
- French Pete Creek Trail #3311
- French Pete Trailhead
- Frissell Crossing Trail #3320
- Hidden Lake SIA Trailhead
- Indian Ridge North Trailhead
- Indian Ridge South Trailhead
- Indian Ridge Trail #3315
- Olallie Mountain Trail #4100
- Pat Saddle Trailhead
- Rebel Creek Trail #3323
- Rebel Rock Trail #3324
- Rebel Trailhead
- Wildcat Swamp Trail #3331
- Yankee Mountain Trail #3318
- Frissell Crossing Campground
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- Olallie Trail Area
- Castle Rock Trail #3506
- Castle Rock Trailhead
- Delta Old Growth Nature Trail #3317
- Delta Old Growth Nature Trail Trailhead
- East Fork Trail #3308
- East Fork, Lower Trailhead
- East Fork, Upper Trailhead
- Echo Trail #3309
- Echo Trailhead
- Horsepasture Mountain Trail #4347
- Horsepasture Trailhead
- King's Castle Trailhead
- King-Castle Trail #4326
- Lowder Mountain, Lower Trailhead
- Lowder Mountain, Upper Trailhead
- Lowder Trail #3329
- O'Leary / Castle Rock Trailhead
- O'Leary Mountain Trail #3321
- O'Leary Trail Complex
- Olallie North Trailhead
- Olallie South Trailhead
- Olallie Trail #3529
- Quaking Aspen Swamp Trail #3332
- Rider Creek Trail #3319
- Walker Creek Trail #3330
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin
- French Pete Campground
- Frissell Crossing Campground
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- Roaring River Group Campground