McKenzie River Scenic Byway, Oregon

This 34-mile Scenic Byway extends from the vineyards of the Willamette Valley to the forests of the Cascade Mountains, giving travelers and road-trippers views of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most gorgeous fall foliage landscapes.

Plan your visit for peak season when the gold and reds are most vibrant. This typically happens in mid-October.

Also, the McKenzie River is one of Oregon’s favorites for fly-fishing, so fishermen will want to cast off for native redside rainbow and cutthroat trout while in the area.

Other highlights include stops at local farm stands, the historic Old McKenzie Fish Hatchery in Leaburg, and the state’s second-longest covered bridge located in Vida: Goodpasture Bridge.