If you have but one hour to spend in the Wilderness consider investing it here, because this short walk provides as much interest as a trek. In just 2.6 miles you’ll pass wildflower meadows, mountain views, a rustic shelter, a lake, a lava flow, and a historic portion of the old McKenzie Wagon Road. There’s even a short (but safe) trailless section to add a touch of adventure.

Start by driving . . .

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Central Oregon Cascades