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McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

Explore McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway in Oregon, USA, a Mountain driving route connecting Sisters, Oregon. View the map, stops, distance, photos, and driv…

• Region: Oregon, USA
• Distance: 82 mi (132 km)
• Estimated time: 3–5 hr
• Difficulty: Challenging
• About: This Cascade loop combines dark lava fields at McKenzie Pass with forested river roads and views of snow-capped volcanoes. OR 242 has narrow, sharp bends and a seasonal winter closure; the pass reopened June 15, 2026, and the full loop is best planned for sum…
• Stop: Sisters, Oregon
• Stop: Santiam Pass
• Stop: Belknap Springs, Oregon
• Stop: McKenzie Pass
• Stop: Sisters, Oregon