Basics
- Length:
- 11 miles (17 km)
- Time:
- 30 minutes
- Fees:
- None
Description
The South Fork Alsea River Byway parallels the South Fork of the Alsea River. The river is lined with wildlife and full of rapids and pools. Picnicking, hiking, and camping are available at the BLM's Alsea Falls Recreation Site. Even driving in off-road vehicles is permitted in designated areas. If you like to fish, the river is filled with salmon, trout, and steelhead.
The byway is full of things to see and do. From mid-summer to late autumn see the forested hills along the route covered in Douglas fir and brilliant Red Vine Maples. Wildflowers such as columbine, foxglove, and larkspur bloom in the fields during spring and summer. In winter, Christmas trees are for the choosing here at one of the many Christmas tree nurseries, and budding oenophiles won't want to bring this byway to a close without a stop at the local winery at the east end of the byway.
Don't worry about food or water while you're here because the byway provides restaurants, drinking water and comfort stations.
