McKenzie Pass / Old McKenzie Highway (OR-242)

The Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive (Forest Service Road 19) is a 58-mile paved road through the Willamette National Forest connecting OR-126 (McKenzie River Highway) at the north to OR-58 (Oakridge) at the south. The road meanders along the wild and scenic North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River and past Cougar Reservoir, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Constitution Grove — a stand of 200-year-old Douglas fir. The pavement is smooth with consistent-radius curves and nearly neutral camber, making it a favorite for sport bikes and cruisers alike. The route is generally open April through November; not maintained in winter.

The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway — locally known as Century Drive — is a 66-mile loop through the Deschutes National Forest west and south of Bend, designated a National Scenic Byway. The route leaves Bend on OR-372 (Century Drive), enters the national forest as Forest Route 46, and passes more than a dozen alpine lakes set against the backdrop of Mount Bachelor, Broken Top, and the Three Sisters. Elevations peak near 6,500 feet. The byway is seasonal, typically open June through November depending on snowpack. Riders can extend the loop south to Sunriver or La Pine on the return.

Cloudcap Overlook is the highest point in Crater Lake National Park accessible to motor vehicles, sitting on the eastern rim at approximately 7,960 feet. The paved pull-off provides an elevated, unobstructed view across the deep-blue caldera to Wizard Island and the western ridgeline. It is reached via Rim Drive, the 33-mile loop road that encircles the lake, and sits roughly 17 miles northeast of Rim Village. The overlook is open only when Rim Drive is clear of snow — typically mid-July through October. Motorcycles pay a separate entry fee at park gates.