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Summary: This is a wonderful hike through 600 year old pines along the snow melt-fed McKenzie River. Wonderful views, peaceful settings and an easy trail to follow. You will cross the Mckenzie and other feeder streams several times on log bridges with hand-rails. The trail is one person wide and there are rocks and roots in the trail. The trail gets a lot of use so be aware of mountain bikers especially. Plenty of places to pause and take in the view, each lunch, or to fish. Trailhead: From I-5 at Eugene/Springfield take Highway 126 east towards Bend, Oregon. Travel approximately 40 miles to the Trail Bridge Campground. It is here that you join the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail # 3507 which is a 26 mile trail. This section goes from the Trail Bridge Campground to the Belnap Hotsprings Resort which is about 8 miles one way. You can park a car at both ends, walk down and back (or up and back), or hitch back to your car. See the entire hike route at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/tripplanning/trails/uppermckenzie/mckenzie3507.html (Lat:44.2667 Lon:-122.05) Trail Guides for McKenzie Trail Trailbridge to Belnap: Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Mc Kenzie River Ranger District Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Craig Cole, who has posted 72 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Angelo on 8/16/2004 easy, only the part with lava is very technical. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Lane County Hiking, Lane County Trails, Lane County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
