Point of Interest
Located near the Dee Wright Observatory, this paved interpretive trail offers a unique half-mile hike through lava that flowed from Yapoah Crater approximately 2,000 to 2,700 years ago. As you traverse the trail, you will find interpretive signs that offer geologic information describing the numerous lava formations along the trail.
Length: 0.5 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Nature Trail
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: In Willamette National Forest at McKenzie Pass on SR 242, W of Sisters.
County: Linn, Deschutes
State: OR
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
From McKenzie Bridge, OR travel east on Highway 126 for about 5 miles; turn right on Highway 242. Continue on Highway 242 for 22 miles to the Dee Wright Observatory at the top of the McKenzie Pass.
From Sisters, OR travel west on Highway 242 for 15 miles to the Dee Wright Observatory.
Average Grade: 2%
Maximum Grade: 10%
Elevation High: 5300 Feet
Elevation Low: 5300 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 36 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Asphalt
Additional Surfaces: Asphalt
Year Designated: 1980
