Oregon Skyway : Planet Eugene

Willamette Pass is approximately a 1 1/2 hour drive on Hwy 58 from the Eugene area. Every year Willamette Pass converts their main ski-lift to a wonderful form of transportation and sightseeing tool. When you arrive at the top you are welcome to hike, sightsee, mountain bike, play Frisbee Golf on a professionally designed course or simply have a Picnic.

McKenzie River

Tickets for the Oregon Skyway gondola ride can be purchased at the Lodge.

Hours of Operation: (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Pricing Oregon Skyway Gondola: 10:00 am - dusk
Restaurant and Lounge: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

June 15th through September 3rd - 2008

Adult Full Day
$12.00
Youth Full Day
$ 8.00
Child (Under 5)
$ 1.00
Dogs
$ 2.00
Family Pass (5 or more)
$ 50.00
Season Pass
$59.00

Sahalie Falls
Leaving the passenger loading area and heading up

Sahalie Falls
At the halfway point the grade starts to increase

McKenzie River
About 3/4 of the way to the top of the ride

Sahalie Falls
Enjoying a view of Diamond Peak above Odell Lake

Sahalie Falls
Nearing the upper landing pad for the Oregon Skyway

McKenzie River
Each gondola can carry two riders with bikes

Sahalie Falls
Enjoy a picnic or just relax at 6,667 Ft. above sea-level

After a couple of hours we decided to hop on the Oregon Skyway gondola for the ride back down to the lodge.

Camping is available in nearby Willamette National Forest