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United States OR-46 Difficulty: 5/10

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (OR-46)

Flawless volcanic touring byway skirting the base of Mount Bachelor, Broken Top, and South Sister. Winds past sparkling alpine lakes (Todd, Sparks, Devils, Cultus, and Wickiup) through ponderosa and lodgepole pines.

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Distance
Distance
66 mi
106 km total run
Turns
Turns
180
2.7 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
6,360 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 5/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Bend, OR End: Crescent / US-97 Junction, OR
Elevation Profile 3,600 – 6,360 ft
SUMMIT 6,360 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.7 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Pro Caliber Motorsports Vancouver ~126 mi
Vancouver, United States • +1-360-892-3030
Pacific Northwest Supercenter | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Full Diagnostics
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Indian
MotoSport Hillsboro ~129 mi
Hillsboro, United States • +1-503-648-4555
Factory Certified Master Technicians | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Gear Superstore
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Ducati
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Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort & The Tree of Shame ~2052 mi
Robbinsville, NC

The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.

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Start Point Bend, OR 44.0582, -121.3153
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 6,360 FT Summit
End Destination Crescent / US-97 Junction, OR 43.4987, -121.7225
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (OR-46)?

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (OR-46) spans 66 miles and packs approximately 180 curves (2.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,600 ft - 6,360 ft and technical rating 5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Bend, OR (Latitude 44.0582, Longitude -121.3153) and finishes at Crescent / US-97 Junction, OR (Latitude 43.4987, Longitude -121.7225).

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