Aufderheide Memorial Drive

Willamette National Forest, Oregon · Westfir → McKenzie Highway

Sweeping57 mi2 hr 5 min4,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,700 ftOne way

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The drive

The Aufderheide Memorial Drive is Forest Road 19, a 60-mile paved forest road. This drive begins at Westfir, near Oakridge, goes up the North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette, crosses the divide and runs down past Cougar Reservoir to the McKenzie Highway. It's 57 miles and about 2 hr 5 min.

The curves are long and sweeping, through dense forest. The Forest Service describes it as popular with cyclists and hikers, with Cougar Reservoir a draw for boating and swimming and Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs along the way. The drive ends on the McKenzie Highway (OR 126), with Eugene to the west.

Along the way

Westfir
North Fork
Cougar Reservoir
McKenzie Highway (OR-126)

Elevation

4,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,700 ft

WestfirMcKenzie Highway

Curves

Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch

mi 48–57

WestfirMcKenzie Highway

GentleHairpins

Good to know

The road isn't maintained for snow, generally from November to April, and sections may not be passable in winter.
There are no services on the road, so carry fuel and food.

Not maintained for snow; sections can be impassable from about November to April. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Forest Service: Willamette alerts.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Aufderheide Drive take?

Westfir to the McKenzie Highway on the Aufderheide Memorial Drive is 57 miles and takes about 2 hr 5 min.

Is the Aufderheide Drive open in winter?

Not reliably. Forest Road 19 isn't maintained for snow, generally from November to April.

Are there services on the Aufderheide Drive?

No. Carry fuel and food.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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