The air smelled fantastic, and the trees and scenery were splendid. Although the day was overcast, the weather did not dampen our spirits, save a few misty showers. We opted to forego the rain gear and set off along the Aufderheide Byway. At Westfir, we visited the Office covered bridge and had a short pit stop! Looking skyward, we discussed whether rain gear would be advisable. One of my favorite spots along the trail is Constitution Grove where visitors can wonder at 200+ year old trees! Many campgrounds are also available.įollowing lunch on May 15, five BMWRO members booted up side-stands, and with tanks full, headed southeast on Highway 58 to Westfir, Oregon. Although some logging is taking place along the route, there is plenty of old growth forest. The road, with its many twists and turns, follows The North and Middle Forks Willamette and South Fork of the McKenzie Rivers for 58 miles. The Aufderheide Scenic Byway, also known as NF Highway 19, runs north from the scenic little town of Westfir, Oregon just west of Oakridge to Highway 126 at Rainbow, Oregon. Aufderheide Drive was named after, and dedicated to, the memory of Robert Aufderheide who was Willamette National Forest Supervisor from 1954 until his death in 1959. Aufderheide Ride - by Central Western Regional Ambassador Bob Metzger May 15, 2015įor many Oregonians a road named The Aufderheide Scenic Byway may conjure up mental images of riding through Germany’s Black Forest region, when in fact, it is right here in our Eugene “back yards”.
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