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Deschutes County
Sisters

McKenzie Pass Highway to Dee Wright Observatory

Hard

5.0

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88

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McKenzie Pass Highway to Dee Wright Observatory

03:11

48.6km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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406 m

Sisters Coffee Company

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great coffee shop in the heart of Sisters that feels like it could only exist in this small Central Oregon town. The coffee is great and they …

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3.15 km

McKenzie Pass Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The McKenzie Pass Highway is part of the 4,200 mile long TransAmerica Trail. This is a particularly interesting section since McKenzie Pass cuts through the famous Cascade volcanic ranger offering views that are tough to match anywhere else en-route.

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24.3 km

The observatory at the summit was constructed from the literal mountain of volcanic material it is located on. During construction great care was taken to leave "lava tube" windows in the wall so visitors can easily identify the surround mountains.

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48.6 km

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48.4 km

276 m

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48.4 km

276 m

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