McKenzie Pass

McKenzie Pass is Open!

McKenzie Pass officially opened on the morning of July 4th, featuring fresh, smooth pavement for cars and cyclists to enjoy. This opening...

McKenzie Pass Opening by July 4! 🎆

Construction crews are hard at work on the east side of McKenzie Pass and plan to have the highway above the gate paved and open by the m...

McKenzie Pass Dashboard!

The east side of McKenzie Pass is being repaved this spring as part of a federal grant. Please do not attempt to enter the construction zone

McKenzie Pass Update 6/21/22

As of 6/21/22, McKenzie Pass is open from Sisters to HWY 126 for cyclists and vehicles. Please exercise caution while riding, and have...

McKenzie Pass Update

As of 11/03/21 McKenzie Pass is closed for the winter. We expect it to reopen in mid-June of 2022.

McKenzie Pass Update #4

McKenzie Pass is open to vehicles for the remainder of the summer months! We recommend getting an early start to beat the heat and the...

McKenzie Pass Update #3

Both the west and east sides are clear of snow and open for cyclists—car-free until June 20th.

McKenzie Pass Update #2

McKenzie Pass is open to the observatory!! West side will not be plowed until mid-May. We will continue to update this information as...

McKenzie Pass Update #1

From ODOT, Maintenance crews for the eastern half of OR 242, Old McKenzie Highway, plan to begin snow blowing the week of April 12th as...