These 11 Road Trips In Oregon Will Lead You To Places You’ll Never Forget

If you want an adventure you won't soon forget, you might want to get the car tuned up. That's because there are quite a few incredible road trips to be had that will take you to far-flung corners of the state. And lucky for Oregon, there are also a number of historic and notable scenic byways that make planning a road trip that much easier. We've identified a few really popular ones. Here are some of the best road trips in Oregon you can take for your next adventure:

1. West Cascades Scenic Byway

This 220-mile road trip will have you winding through the west side of the Cascades, offering some of the most beautiful places in Oregon. Pictured here is a bridge over the Clackamas River.

Learn more about the West Cascades Scenic Byway on the website.

2. Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway

This scenic byway is 82.5 miles travels along the Rogue River and you'll experience some incredible views along the way. Pictured here is Parsnip Lakes at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

Learn more about the Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway on the Go Oregon website.

3. Columbia Gorge via the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway

Traveling the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway takes you through magnificent views of the gorge, one of the most beautiful places in Oregon.

Learn more about the Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway on the Oregon website.

4. Hells Canyon Scenic Byway

This scenic road trip takes travelers through the northeast section of Oregon for approximately 200 miles. If you're looking for something to do in Oregon, this is a great option that can probably take two or more days.

Learn more about the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in our previous coverage.

5. Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

This scenic byway is 66 miles long and one of the best road trips in Oregon. It takes travelers through the Cascade Lakes region through the Deschutes National Forest. Pictured here is Sparks Lake.

Learn more about the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway on the Oregon website.

6. Journey Through Time Scenic Byway

Traveling the 286 miles of this byway will take you back in time through ghost towns and vast farmland, some of the most beautiful places in Oregon.

Learn more about the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway on the Oregon website.

7. Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor

This scenic byway is located along the Wallowa River. There are spectacular views and opportunities to hike along the way.

Learn more about the Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor on the Oregon State Parks website.

8. Mount Hood National Scenic Byway

As one of the most spectacular must-visit attractions in Oregon, Mount Hood is a sight to see. Better yet, you can take a scenic drive around the south side of the mountain via Mount Hood National Scenic Byway. Pictured here, Mount Hood peeking through the clouds.

Learn more about the Mount Hood on the U.S. Forest Service website.

9. The Oregon Coast

There's nothing like making stops at the many quaint beach towns that dot the Oregon Coast.

Learn more about the the Oregon coast on the website.

10. Outback Scenic Byway

Explore the rough terrain of Central Oregon on this 171-mile national scenic byway.

Learn more about the Outback Scenic Byway on the Oregon website.

11. Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

Last on our list of the best road trips in Oregon is the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, a 172-mile scenic drive that's also known as the "highway of waterfalls." Pictured here, the Colliding Rivers along the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.

Learn more about the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway on the Oregon website.

So there you have it, some of the best road trips in Oregon. We hope we gave you a decent overview of what's out there. Please let us know some of your favorite spots for road trips in the comments!