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Green Springs Highway, Cascade-Siskiyou, Oregon
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Green Springs Highway

OR 66 · Ashland → Keno

Sweeping48 mi1 hr 25 min5,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 4,700 ftOne way
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The drive

Oregon 66, the Green Springs Highway, crosses the Cascades from Ashland to Keno. It passes Emigrant Reservoir, climbs over Green Springs and Parker Mountains, and enters the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the highway between mileposts 15 and 16.

The route follows the general line of the northernmost branch of the Applegate Trail. It is a narrow, shouldered road with a long climb.

Along the way

  1. Ashland
  2. Green Springs summit
  3. Keno
Elevation
5,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 4,700 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
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Good to know

  • The road is narrow with limited guardrails and a climb of about 2,600 feet.
  • Snow can close or slow the summit in winter, so check conditions.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ODOT TripCheck.

Questions about this drive

How long does Green Springs Highway take?

Highway 66 from Ashland to Keno is 47.9 miles and takes about 1 hr 25 min.

Is Highway 66 twisty?

It is rated Sweeping, with a long climb over the Cascades.

Does the Pacific Crest Trail cross Highway 66?

Yes, between mileposts 15 and 16.

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

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Map of Green Springs Highway, from Ashland to Keno