Alpine Trail Willamette Pass FROM TOP: TYLER ROEMER; NORMAN COYER OAKRIDGE & WESTFIR The towns of Oakridge and Westfir have won the hearts, minds and wheels of outdoorsy types from around the world. Almost 400 miles (644 km) of trails in the surrounding Willamette National Forest offer mountain bikers and hikers of all levels plenty of room to get out and explore. The classic Alpine Trail makes the must-do list of single-track enthusiasts — a rolling, 15-mile (24-km) descent of more than 4,500 feet (1,372 m) through switchbacks, meadows and Douglas firs. The fast and flowing Lawler Trail offers 10.4 miles (16.7 km) of steep pitches and technical sections with great views. The Willamette Tier section of the Oregon Timber Trail offers 148 miles (283 km) of trails in a range of ecosystems. The new Old Mill Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes with a lot of variety in landscape and difficulty, and Salt Creek Falls offers stunning views from an ADA-accessible platform just a short distance from the parking lot. In the snowy season, Salt Creek Sno-Park offers sledding and snowshoeing while nearby Willamette Pass offers skiing and snowboarding. Stay overnight at the Westfir Lodge & Mountain Market near the Office Covered Bridge, and take advantage of a guided rafting, hiking or snowshoeing trip with the Cascades Outdoor Center or from one of the many local guides and outfitters in the area. Off the trail, raise a glass at the 3 Legged Crane, a popular family-friendly brewery that features live music each week. The menu includes bangers and mash, fish and chips, and tempting desserts. Plan to visit during a community event that celebrates local heritage or the arts,including the venerable Tree Planting Festival, the Keg & Cask Festival, or summer Concerts in the Park. Travel Lane County | EugeneCascadesCoast.org | 541.484.5307 59 CASCADE MOUNTAINS
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