Outback Scenic Byway

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Outback Scenic Byway

Outback Scenic Byway highlighted in green
Route information
Maintained by Oregon Department of Transportation
Length170 mi[1] (270 km)
Component
highways
OR 31
US 395
Major junctions
North endLa Pine, Oregon
South endsouth of Lakeview, Oregon at the California border
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountiesDeschutes and Lake counties
Highway system

The Outback Scenic Byway is a designated National Scenic Byway on Oregon state highways that features the scenic rugged landscape of Central Oregon.

Route description

The byway goes between La Pine and just past Lakeview at the California border. It runs southeast on Oregon Route 31 for most of its length, then continues at the intersection with U.S. Route 395 to the Oregon-California border.

It passes multiple natural attractions including Fort Rock State Park, Hole-in-the-Ground, Summer Lake, and Summer Lake Hot Springs.

The highway is a 2-lane, rural road for its entire length.

Intersections with other highways

References

  1. ^ "Outback Scenic Byway". America's Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved March 26, 2023.