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Walterville

One of several gems strung along the McKenzie River Highway, Walterville is located just east of Springfield in the foothills of the Cascade Range.

Bird-watchers flock to the Walterville Reservoir — surrounded by fields and forests — to see herons, grebes and osprey while anglers cast lines from the banks. Visit the award-winning McKenzie River Trail for epic mountain biking and hiking opportunities and you might find a waterfall too.

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Nearby Cities: Thurston, Leaburg, Fall Creek, Marcola, Pleasant Hill

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