![Dee Wright Observatory](deewright02t.jpg)
Dee Wright Observatory
DEE WRIGHT OBSERVATORY
Mystical and magical are terms used to describe
Dee Wright Observatory near McKenzie Summit.
Hwy.242 about 15 miles from Sisters, OR
![Mountain views from Dee Wright Observatory](deewright06mountains02t.jpg)
Mount Washington
Viewed from Dee Wright Observatory
![Mountain views from Dee Wright Observatory](deewright06mountains03t.jpg)
Mount Jefferson
Viewed from Dee Wright Observatory
![Mountain views from Dee Wright Observatory](deewright06mountains01t.jpg)
Three Sisters Mountains
Viewed from Dee Wright Observatory
![McKenzie Summit](hwy242mckenziesummit01r.jpg)
McKenzie Summit / Elevation 5325'
![McKenzie Summit](hwy242mckenziesummit02t.jpg)
McKenzie Summit
Hwy.242 towards Sisters, OR
![Elk on Hwy.242 near Sisters](elk01t.jpg)
Elk on Hwy.242 near Sisters, OR
LAVA CAMP LAKE
CAMPGROUND
LATITUDE: N 44°15.640
LONGITUDE: W 121°47.177
Road#900 near McKenzie Summit
West from Dee Wright Observatory
ALDER SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
This is a free campground...
LATITUDE: N 44°10.625
LONGITUDE: W 121°54.802
Highway 242 near milepost 65.8
Picnic tables, metal firerings, and outhouse.
Trailhead for Linton Lake
Small campground with 6 picnic tables,
5 firerings, and limited parking
![Road 247 Creek](road247logbridge02t.jpg)
View from Log Bridge on Road#247
![Historic Log Vehicular Bridge](road247logbridge01t.jpg)
Log Vehicular Bridge on Road#247
Road overgrown with trees and brush
ROAD#247
LATITUDE: N 44°09.675
LONGITUDE: W 121°59.622
Log Vehicular Bridge...
This is historic but goes mostly unnoticed.
![Historic Log Vehicular Bridge](road220logbridge01t.jpg)
Log Vehicular Bridge on Road#220
ROAD#220
LATITUDE: N 44°10.304
LONGITUDE: W 122°02.215
From Hwy.224 near milepost 57.5
Turn on Road#220 and bridge about 1/4 mile
Another Historic Log Vehicular Bridge...
This bridge is mostly collapsed...
![Scott Road Historic Sign](hwy242hisoric01scott01t.jpg)
Scott Road Historic Sign
SCOTT ROAD HISTORIC SIGN
LATITUDE: N 44°12.618
LONGITUDE: W 121°52.554
In 1862 Felix Scott led a crew of 50 men
who blazed a trail across the Cascade Mountains
following an old Indian trail which skirted the
lava flows. Scott hoped to use the new route...
Click above image for large view
![Fire Prevention Sign](../hwy224/hwy22sign01fire01t.jpg)
Fire Prevention Sign
Rest Area on Hwy.22 near Detroit, OR
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
KNOW
WHAT FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT
Axe, shovel, and 5 gallons of water recommended
and might be required. Fire extinguisher and gloves
are a good idea.
![Wilderness Permit](wildernesspermit01t.jpg)
Wilderness Permit
Available at most of the Trailheads
![Mount Washington Rules](wildernessrules11t.jpg)
Mount Washington Wilderness
Rules and Regulations (Part 1)
![Mount Washington Rules](wildernessrules10t.jpg)
Mount Washington Wilderness
Rules and Regulations (Part 2)
WILDERNESS PERMITS REQUIRED
Memorial Day through Oct. 31
Permits are free and available at Trailheads
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