List Of National Scenic Byways In Oregon
These are National Scenic Byways in the U.S. state of Oregon. They are officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation for their archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. AAR designates an All-American Road. Type NSB is a National Scenic Byway.
Type | Name | Image | Description | Designated |
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NSB | Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway | Connects lakes and forests of central Oregon | 1998-06-09 | |
AAR | Hells Canyon Scenic Byway | Provides views of Hells Canyon on the Snake River | 2000-06-15 (AAR) | |
AAR | Historic Columbia River Highway | America's first scenic highway, through the Columbia River Gorge | 1998-06-09 (AAR) | |
NSB | McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway | Loop across two Cascade passes | 1998-06-09 | |
NSB | Mt. Hood Scenic Byway | Provides views of Mount Hood | 2005-09-22 | |
NSB | Outback Scenic Byway | Scenic drive through rugged country of southern Oregon | 1998-06-09 | |
AAR | Pacific Coast Scenic Byway | Scenic drive along the Pacific coast | 1998-06-09 (NSB) 2002-06-13 (AAR) | |
NSB | Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway | Follows two scenic rivers through southwestern Oregon | 2002-06-13 | |
NSB | West Cascades Scenic Byway | Follows the west side of the Cascades | 2000-06-15 |
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