Dee Wright Observatory

McKenzie Hwy, Blue River, Oregon 97413 USA

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Opens Tue 9a

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Public
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“view of multiple monuments and the lava fields”

The Dee Wright Observatory is a stone memorial to the famed architect Dee Wright. It is located in the middle of a massive lava flow and offers panoramic views of the Cascade Mountain Range, as far north as Mt. Hood. A barrier free access trail takes visitors to an interpretive court, offering information on the history of the structure built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corp. At the top of the observatory, a bronze peak finder points to geologic features amidst sweeping lava fields. The half-mile Lava River Interpretive Trail takes visitors on a 30-minute walk on a paved surface through lava flows with spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscape.

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Reviewed by
pastor.ari

74 Reviews
62 Helpful

September 23, 2014

Rated 4.0

Usually only accessible during the summer months when the Old McKenzie Highway is open, but it's worth the trip. Gorgeous views of the Cascades and miles of lava flows in every direction. And switchback road to get there is beautiful, too.

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Reviewed by
hughrussell

1 Review
1 Helpful

June 23, 2014

The observatory is actually on the way to Eugene on the McKenzie scenic highway. A really cool place to check out. Worth a visit, but not where it is posted. Look it up online, an take the scenic route! Well worth it!

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