McKenzie River Trail
My hike on the McKenzie River Trail located in the beautiful Willamette National Forest. Nearly 26 miles of gorgeous trails and forests along Eugene Oregon's water source, the McKenzie River.
► Mountain Stream | McKenzie River | Willamette National Forest - Eugene, Oregon USA [3 hours]
A mountain stream is a brook or stream, usually with a steep gradient, flowing down a mountainside, its swift flow rate transporting large quantities of rock, gravel, soil, wood or even entire logs with it. The main characteristic of mountain streams in the Alpine region is their steep gradient and sharply varying rates of flow within a short period of time, as a result of snowmelt and sudden storms. Streams of such nature are rarer in gently rolling countryside, although they may occur on scarp slopes where, although the height difference is not so great, they tend to have a larger catchment area than mountain streams.
Mountain streams may be broadly divided into three sections. In the catchment funnel (Sammeltrichter) high on the mountainsides, water and eroded soil, rock and gravel are gathered. The stream then flows at high speed through a drainage channel (Abflussrinne) into the alluvial fan where the transported debris is deposited.
Coordinates: 44°07'32.0N 123°06'20.0W (4VGV+6Q) 44.125556, -123.105556
Elevation: (371 ft; 113 m)
McKenzie River is a (90 mi; 145 km) tributary of the Willamette River in western Oregon in the United States. It drains part of the Cascade Range east of Eugene and flows westward into the southernmost end of the Willamette Valley. It is named for Donald McKenzie, a Scottish Canadian fur trader who explored parts of the Pacific Northwest for the Pacific Fur Company in the early 19th century. As of the 21st century, six large dams have been built on the McKenzie and its tributaries.
It originates as the outflow of Clear Lake in the high Cascades of eastern Linn County in the Willamette National Forest. (Clear Lake is fed by Ikenick Creek and Fish Lake Creek, the latter of which flows from Fish Lake. Fish Lake's main tributary is Hackleman Creek, which drains the north side of Browder Ridge east of Tombstone Pass. U.S. Route 20 crosses the pass and follows Hackleman Creek.) The McKenzie River flows south from Clear Lake, paralleled by Oregon Route 126, and goes over the Sahalie and Koosah waterfalls to Carmen Reservoir, a man-made lake from which the river is then diverted into a (2 mi; 3.2 km) tunnel to Smith Reservoir. Between Carmen Reservoir and Tamolitch Falls, the riverbed is dry for (3 mi; 4.8 km) because lava from Belknap Crater buried that stretch of the river about 1,600 years ago. The river flows under the lava for those three miles and re-surfaces at Tamolitch Pool at the base of Tamolitch Falls. It then flows south into Trail Bridge Reservoir, where the Smith River enters from the right. After passing through Trail Bridge Dam, the river enters Lane County. The McKenzie continues south to Belknap Springs, where it turns west and flows past the community of McKenzie Bridge. It receives the South Fork McKenzie River about three miles east of Blue River. (The South Fork rises near the Pacific Crest Trail in the Three Sisters Wilderness and flows north-northwest for about (30 mi; 48 km) through Cougar Reservoir and Cougar Dam).
After the South Fork confluence, the main stem of the McKenzie River continues west through a narrow valley in the mountains, receiving the Blue River from the north at the community of Blue River. The McKenzie then passes Vida and continues to Leaburg and Walterville. The McKenzie valley widens as the river continues west, receiving the Mohawk River from the northeast just north of Springfield. Emerging from the Cascade foothills, the McKenzie enters a broad floodplain. It joins the Willamette River from the east (5 mi; 8 km) north of Eugene.
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On the Eugene, Oregon Bike Trails
March 30th, 2013. Video taped with an iPhone 5 using the Luma stabilizing app. Copyright 2013, music licensed from the Music Bakery, used by permission.
McKenzie River Trail 2013
Great ride on the McKenzie River Trail starting above Clear Lake, by Sahalie Falls, Blue Pool and ending at Belknap Hot Springs.
McKenzie River Trail Run
McKenzie River Ultra Trail Race. The longest ongoing race in the state of Oregon.
Come For The Race, Stay For The Rest.
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Eugene Physical Therapy
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Downtown Athletic Club
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McKenzie High Athletics
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Tamolitch Pool - McKenzie River Trail - Oregon - Good Walks
Hike a portion of the McKenzie River Trail to Tamolitch Pool in Oregon. Good Walks Sept. 2013
McKenzie River Trail to Belknap Springs - Oregon - Good Walks
Hike the lower portion of the McKenzie River Trail to Belknap Hot Springs. Feb. 2015
Go McKenzie River - Waterfalls
The McKenzie River in Oregon's Cascade mountains offers spectacular waterfalls. Visit Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls right off Highway 126. During the summer season, hike to Proxy Falls off Highway 242. Along with easily accessible waterfall viewing, discover fly fishing and river rafting on the McKenzie River. Hike or bike the McKenzie River Trail and cycle the McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway.
You know you need a getaway when the longest hike you’ve taken lately is from the couch to the refrigerator.
It’s time. GO McKenzie River — where the waterfalls and rapids will quicken your heart and leave you breathless. Hike the magnificent McKenzie River Trail. Then stay and play another day.
To plan your getaway, go to EugeneCascadesCoast.org/GO.
It's time. GO McKenzie River!
McKenzie River Camp
In the rain forest of the western Cascade foothills and camped off the McKenzie River Trail. The trail goes from McKenzie Bridge (west of Eugene on bus 91) to Santiam Wagon Trail near Clear Lake and Santiam Pass.
Last Ride of the Summer - Wilson River Trail
A couple of buddy's and I ride the East portion of the Wilson River Trail in NW Oregon's coastal range. Specifically the Idiot Creek Loop down to Elk Creek Camp onto Kings Mt. Trailhead.
McKenzie River Rafting
Camping and whitewater rafting the Class 2 rapids of the McKenzie River in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Raft and guide: Horse Creek Lodge -
McKenzie River Trout Fishing
Oregon's McKenzie River is one of the most heavily stocked trout rivers in the Pacific Northwest. A short distance from Eugene, and the University of Oregon, it receives heavy pressure from anglers spring through summer. Fortunately, the Oregon Division of Fish & Wildlife plants enough trout to keep everyone happy.
Bret Stuart of 24/7 Guide Service has been trout fishing these waters with Pautzke Green Label salmon eggs since he was a kid and has guided for trout for two-decades here. He considers this a prime salmon egg fishery and loads his boat with Gold Label and Premium salmon eggs before each charter with his drift boat.
Join Stuart as he uses this episode of Pautzke Outdoors to reveal how to approach the McKenzie River's rainbows and catch a limit for a shore lunch or to take home for dinner. This is one of Oregon's premier family fishing destinations and a must-fish for anyone who enjoy trout fishing.
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McKenzie River Waterfalls
Hiking to Sahalie & Koosah Falls on McKenzie River, in Central Oregon.
Another gorgeous region of Oregon state, definitely worth to take the time and hike to those two. Total walking time will be probably around one hour, possibly a bit more depending on your walking speeds.
McKenzie River Trail - July 6, 2013
I enjoyed mountain biking the McKenzie River Trail from the Ranger Station to Carmen Reservoir. Saw a lot of mountain bikers, rafters, and kayakers out on the river. A few fishermen as well. A great trip with beautiful scenery.
McKenzie River Trail, Oregon
Very First Leg to Clear Lake on 3 Sept 2011
The McKenzie River Trail lies on the west side of the Cascades in a temperate rain forest and is a totally different experience than riding on the east side. There is huge old growth Douglas fir for much of the length of the trail along with moss, ferns and the crystal clear McKenzie River. The trail surface is generally softer with more forest litter than the exposed pumice soils on the east side. The downside is that with the increased vegetation there are more exposed roots in places, but not nearly as bad as some trails. There are enough rocky and rooty sections that a full-suspension bike will make the ride a lot more enjoyable.
The majority of people do the 25 mile ride from top to bottom with a shuttle. Do not think that just because it is mostly downhill that you will be fresh as a daisy at the end. It is definitely not too steep to ride up especially the lower half.
Grant's Getaways: Tamolitch, The Blue Pool
The trails less traveled are the ones I cherish most and Oregon has a bounty of places to choose that are prime as winter shakes off its gray-shaded coat and reveals an early springtime warm up. We’re heading up the McKenzie River Valley into the rugged mountains where a gentle trail lead us to one of the state’s most remarkable sites called Tamolitch or the “Blue Pool.”
Trestle Creek falls trail, Brice creek,Cottage Grove, Oregon
long hike, leave early morning, pack a lunch and a camera. One of my favorite hikes. For the best experience, hike it during the cooler months.
McKenzie River Backpack 2011
Best I could do with the footage from our Mckenzie river trail backpack. Digity Dan and DFC completed the 26.5 mile trail in about 16 hrs. The trail is very nice but doesn't extend very far from the highway, or people.
Spencer’s Butte Eugene OR | Come hiking with us!!
Hi lovely people!!! Hope everyone is on Christmas break by now!!! I’ve had a super nice relaxing week and am in Tahoe now so definitely look forward to next weeks snowy video!!???? that being said this weeks video is a fun vlog from a few weeks ago with Noah! We hiked Spencer’s butte which is the famous hike in good old Eugene Oregon! So if you’ve ever wondered what the top looks like you’ll now be able to find out!!!
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Tamolitch Pool - McKenzie River Trail - Oregon - Good Walks
Hike or bike the McKenzie River Trail to Tamolitch Pool. Tamolitch Pool (also known as Blue Pool) is the basin of Tamolitch Falls, once a natural waterfall on the McKenzie River that has since been diverted by EWEB, buried by lava flows, and is now a “dry” waterfall. What remains is a large, breathtaking pool of spring-fed water that shades from deep purple to turquoise.