The Willamette National Forest and Mount Washington Wilderness areas offer the world-famous McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, the scenic Blue Pool, and other incredible sections of the McKenzie River and mountain lakes.

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Nestled in the beautiful McKenzie River Valley with glistening views of the Three Sisters Mountains, Tokatee Golf Club offers an incredible mix of postcard vistas and championship golf. Designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson, this 18-hole course is golf in the rugged outdoors with straightforward holes that are enhanced by their views of distant mountains and their use of native ponds and streams.

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Check out the waterfall loop around the McKenzie River’s two grandest cascades. Accessible within a few minutes from the parking lot, the additional 2.6 mile loop hike starts at 100-foot-tall Sahalie Falls, then the loop descends past 70-foot Koosah Falls and returns on the river’s far shore through forests of Douglas fir and red cedar.

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Whether you prefer the deep and challenging powder of Hoodoo’s backside or the finely groomed runs of the front side, the majesty of Hoodoo’s location and fun of Hoodoo’s night skiing will bring you back again and again. Even if you don’t ski Hoodoo has plenty to do for everyone including the very popular Autobahn Tube Hill. The ski slopes are on a big, rounded butte, with lots of wide open terrain.

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The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. The trail symbolizes everything there is to love—and protect—in the Western United States. Untold thousands of hikers and equestrians enjoy this international treasure each year. Loloma Lodge is situated near the Pacific Crest Trail and is a great launch pad for a short or long hike.

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The Upper McKenzie River is a one of a kind, in the Cascades. The upper river is primarily supplied with water from springs and aquifers. Most of the water in the McKenzie has been underground for up to 7 years, thus offering water year round regardless of snow pack and rain.

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The Helfrich Family has built a boating and fishing tradition with over 80 years of experience on the McKenzie river and rivers of the northwest and that tradition continues today with Helfrich River Adventures. Helfrich features a half-day family float, a corporate outing or a full blown multi-day catered fishing and hunting experience.

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