McKenzie River Trail

Category: Hiking area in Blue River, McKenzie Bridge, OR

Address: McKenzie Hwy, Blue River, OR 97413, USA

Phone: +15418226272

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Terry Wheeler

Jul 26, 2022

The driver was very pleasant and helpful. Was very knowledgeable of the trail and the area and shared it. The only negative is that they request that we arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time which we did, but the driver didn't show up until about 5 minutes after the scheduled time. I called to confirm that I had the pickup location correct. Not a big deal.

Michelle M

May 24, 2022

Use this starting point for the hike on McKenzie River Trail. The sign for the trail will be on the left side of you as your are driving North with a small parking space to park. There is another point on the Google map up North that states that you can enter the McKenzie River Trail there, but you can't. Other points of access are at Paradise Campground, (it's there but confusing to find) and at the Belknap Lodge. Don't be disappointed with the scenery on the way due to a past fire, for the more you drive North you will find lush green Oregon trees everywhere.

Matthew Kilger

Apr 19, 2022

Always a nice respite from the drive across the Cascades, the trail provides wonderful landscape, boat launches, and amazing nature (even so close to the highway). Stop. Take a breath. Take a walk. Return to the road refreshed.

James Stark

Nov 5, 2021

Exelent trail conditions and cool weather

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Questions & Answers

How beautiful are the waterfall's?

Rebecca Payne Lane | Feb 7, 2021
Solofemalehiker35 | Feb 8, 2021

Beautiful

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How do you get to the hot springs and hot difficult is it to get there?

A C | Nov 4, 2021
Moe Joe | Nov 5, 2021

The hot springs just feeds the pools operated by the hotel. Easy access through the lobby. You can stay or pay day use fee. Find the secret Garden.😀

Are pets allowed?

Steve Byerly | May 8, 2021
Kimberly Louis | May 9, 2021

I saw multiple pets all along almost every trail, leashed of course.

Can a road bike handle the trail?

Christine Dumke | Feb 7, 2021
Solofemalehiker35 | Feb 8, 2021

The trail is pretty rocky.

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How long does it take to complete a loop?

Hoang Huyae | Feb 7, 2021
Solofemalehiker35 | Feb 8, 2021

The Mckenzie river trail is 25 miles one way.

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Are there easy access area for trout Bank fishing ? Knees are hurting ( Portland )

JERRY CHANDLER | Jan 3, 2021
Colton Johnston | Jan 4, 2021

The trail itself is somewhat technical in some places and it wouldn't be super fun to hike with fishing gear. However there are many points along the river that are pretty easily accessible by car. The best fishing spot is probably Clear Lake since the water is more still and they plant fish in there.

How to hike to see this beauty?

Rina Hendrawan (RHT) | Jan 3, 2021
Ana Yeazel | Jan 4, 2021

Around 5 hours

Hi, I am a chair user, with this lottery process how do I know what is accessible for a scooter or wheelchair? 4-18-2019

Marcia Goss-Stephens | Jan 4, 2020
James Ladely | Jan 5, 2020

The McKenzie US forest service has maps that show all handicap safe trails in this area. Happy trails.

My husband uses an adapted Segway on trails. It can handle a trail if there are no large bolders or roots to get around. I am hoping that since this trail is good for bikes, it will work for us. Anyone have info.?

Yuen Chan | Feb 7, 2021
Solofemalehiker35 | Feb 8, 2021

There are lava rocks on trail.

Are dogs allowed on the trail?

Michael Kinsella | Jan 4, 2018
Frederic Lardinois | Jan 5, 2018

Yes.

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I hear there is a blue waterhole along this trail. True?

Rob Moore | Feb 7, 2021
Solofemalehiker35 | Feb 8, 2021

Yes

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