McKenzie Ranger Station via McKenzie River Trail #3507
22.9 mi
Distance
12 hrs 52 min
Time
terrain
1,788 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail to McKenzie Ranger Station in Willamette National Forest.
This trail goes by Great Springs, Crockett Lodge, Cold Water Cove Campground, Sahalie Falls Viewpoint, Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, Koosah Falls Viewpoint, Tamolitch Falls, Tamolitch Blue Pool, McKenzie River Trailhead, Olallie Day Use Area, Bigelow Hot Spring, and Paradise Campground.
Sights to See
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I went in May and hiked this whole trail. It was raining hard, which meant no bikers to deal with. The trail is in good shape and being near the river was a treat the whole time. The river was running fast and loud. The waterfalls were spectacular. I broke this trip up into two days. I started at the upper McKenzie Trailhead and hiked to McKenzie River Blue Pool Trailhead. The next day I started at Bigelow Hotspring Trailhead and hiked all the way to the Ranger station. The section near Ollalie campground is currently closed due to fire from last year.
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