Activities

We provide a cozy home base for people who like to fish, hike, mountain bike, raft, boat, bird-watch, swim, play volleyball and tennis or simply commune with nature.

Play tennis on the Wayfarer's top-quality tennis court. It's completely fenced and just a short walk from your cabin. World class mountain bike trails are near by so you can enjoy the scenery on a winding single track trail.

Fishing

Long recognized as one of the country's premier fly-fishing streams, the McKenzie provides the serious and not-so-serious angler exceptional opportunities to test skill with fly, bait and lure.

We have a fishing resource page for fishing and floating the river.

In the McKenzie Valley Area

Tokatee Golf Club An 18-hole course listed in the Top 25 Public Courses in the US by Golf Digest. Play with wide fairways and incredible views of the Cascades. 1-888-TOKATEE (865-2833)

McKenzie River Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf beside the river at the McKenzie River Golf Course. It is a 9-hole course in nearby Walterville. (541)896-3454

McKenzie River National Recreation Trail - A hike or mountain bike trail that follows the Mckenzie River. 26 miles of Old-growth forests, volcanic formations, log bridges and waterfalls. Several access pojnt allow you to tailor the trip to your ability.

Belknap Hot Springs is a developed (fee) area located right off 126 - no hike in required.

The city of Eugene is only 26 miles away - accessible for an evening out during your stay at the Wayfarer. The Hult Center has touring musicians, symphonic music and a resident repertory theater.

The Goodpasture Covered Bridge is thought to be the most photographed bridge in Oregon. It lies 25 miles east of Eugene, and guests at the Wayfarer cross the bridge to get to the resort.

The Belknap Covered Bridge is another popular photo-opportunity up the river in Rainbow.

The Aufderheide Memorial Drive has some of the most spectacular scenery in Oregon, including the popular Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs, the Delta Old Growth Nature Trail, the Willamette River Gorge and the Westfir covered bridge. It is a 145 mile loop that makes a rewarding days drive, and access to many hiking trails.

Both downhill and cross-country skiing are available at Hoodoo Ski Area from about November to April (depending on snow). They also have a tubing hill with its own lift! Check out the Snow Report.

For Horseback riders, the Triangle 5 Ranch organizes group rides in Walterville.

The McKenzie Salmon Hatchery in Leaburg raises Chinook salmon for release into the river. They have a visitor's center and tours by appointment. There is a fish ladder at the dam there, with a chance to watch the returning steelhead and salmon during the Spring run.