Siuslaw River Road (OR-36)

51 mi
Length
4
Verified stops
1,120 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

Oregon Route 36 is a 52-mile two-lane highway through the Coast Range between Junction City in the Willamette Valley and Mapleton on the Siuslaw River, also known as the Mapleton-Junction City Highway. For most of its length the road follows the Siuslaw River through forested logging country and farmland in Lane County, delivering steady curves and light traffic. The route connects with OR-126 at Mapleton near the coast and offers a quieter alternative to the busier McKenzie River corridor for riders crossing between the valley and the coast.

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 0.0

Mapleton

Small riverside town at the western end of OR-36 where the Siuslaw River sets the tone for the journey ahead.

Mile 0.0

Depot Cafe

A local diner in Mapleton worth stopping at for a meal before heading inland.

Mile 25.0

Triangle Lake

A scenic lake midway along the route offering a natural landmark and a good spot to stretch.

Mile 35.0

Low Pass

The eastern summit of the route marking the transition out of the Coast Range toward the Willamette Valley.

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