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Day hikes also reach the calm, emerald-colored
Tamolitch Pool
(aka Blue Pool) from
the south. To reach the trailhead, turn off Hwy 126 at Trail Bridge Reservoir, following
the gravel road to the right. The 2-mile trail passes through a mossy lava flow before
coming upon the mighty McKenzie River surging up in a cliff-lined bowl of rock.
Fishing
The McKenzie River is one of the best fishing streams in Oregon, and the slower water
and deep pools west of Blue River also offer good fishing. Check regulations with the
For fishing guides and equipment rental, check
www.mckenzieguides.com
.
Rafting
White-water rafting trips are popular on the McKenzie River's class I to III rapids from
59296 N Belknap Springs Rd, McKenzie Bridge)
and
Oregon Whitewater Adventures
(
800-820-7238;
www.oregonwhitewater.com
; 39620 Deerhorn Rd, Springfield)
operate on the
McKenzie.
Sleeping
sites $10-20)
in the area, which include
Paradise
(old-growth grove near white water),
McKenzie Bridge
(Douglas fir and cedar trees),
Delta
(scenic and enchanting) and
Ice
Cap Creek
(a cliff-top location near a reservoir and waterfalls). Limited reservations are
possible. Contact the McKenzie Ranger Station (
Click here
)
for more information.
Reserve rooms in summer. The following are located from east to west.
Clear Lake Resort
CABIN$
( 541-967-3917;
www.campingfriend.com/clearlakeresort
;
13000 Hwy 20; tent sites $18, cabins
$64-117; )
Eighteen miles east of McKenzie Bridge and 4 miles south of Hwy 20 are
these rustic lakeside cabins, which are great if you like roughing it (just a little). More
modern cabins with inside bathroom are available; older ones share outside bathrooms.
Rowboat rentals available. Bring all bedding, towels, food and cooking gear.
Harbick's Country Inn
MOTEL$
( 541-822-3805;
www.harbicks-country-inn.com
; 54791 McKenzie Hwy, Rainbow; d $70-110;
)
Attractive motel with both older rooms and gorgeous remodeled ones (some with
flat-screen TVs, kitchenette and jetted tubs). Nice grassy view out back. There's also a
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