Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
California and Oregon

Length: 500.0 mi / 804.7 km
Time to Allow: Two days to drive or five days to enjoy the byway.

Explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape from Oregon's Crater Lake National Park to California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. Encounter ancient natural forces that shaped exquisite mountain lakes. Amid spectacular scenery, you'll enjoy charming towns, abundant wildlife, world-class birding, and extraordinary recreational, historical and cultural opportunities.

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• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Overview
  

  Drive the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway and explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape, from Crater Lake in Oregon to Mount...

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• Deep Powder Sledding on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
  

  With thousands of miles of trails among aspen groves, conifer forests, and crystal-clear blue lakes, Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway delivers...

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• 2-Day Trip: Scenic-Viewpoints Tour
  (Oregon)

  The Cascade volcanoes are the star attraction from any viewpoint along the West Coast, and 14,162-foot Mount Shasta is the king of them all in the... [more]

• 1-Day Trip: Birding the Volcanic Legacy from Klamath Falls to Crater Lake N.P.
  (Oregon)

  Plan for a full day of birding from Klamath Falls, up the western side of Upper Klamath Lake, and into Crater Lake National Park. This road... [more]

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The following byways are part of the designated byway Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway:

• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - California
• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Oregon