Outback Scenic Byway
Outback Scenic Byway | |
|---|---|
Outback Scenic Byway highlighted in green | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained by Oregon Department of Transportation | |
| Length | 170 mi[2] (270 km) |
| Existed | February 19, 1997[1]–present |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | US 97 in La Pine |
| OR 31 in La Pine | |
| South end | US 395 in New Pine Creek |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Counties | Deschutes and Lake counties |
| Highway system | |
The Outback Scenic Byway is a designated National Scenic Byway on Oregon state highways that features the scenic rugged landscape of Central Oregon.
Route description
The byway starts in La Pine and runs southeast on Oregon Route 31 for most of its length, then continues at the intersection with U.S. Route 395 to the Oregon-California border ending directly in New Pine Creek. The byway consists of 2-lane, rural roads for its entire length.
It passes multiple natural attractions including Fort Rock State Park, Hole-in-the-Ground and Summer Lake Hot Springs.
The 4 lakes running along the byway are Goose Lake, Lake Albert, Silver Lake and Summer Lake.
See also
References
- ^ Staff. "Outback Scenic Byway - Paisley Interpretive Site". Outback Scenic Byway. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Outback Scenic Byway". America's Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved March 26, 2023.