Metolius, OR

Metolius is a small high desert town of about 1,100 people located 15 miles northwest of Madras on Highway 97. Visitors typically arrive via Highway 97 from Bend (45 miles south) or connect from Portland through Highway 26 and Madras. The town sits at 2,400 feet elevation among ponderosa pines and sagebrush, experiencing warm summers and snowy winters. The nearby Metolius River maintains a constant 48-degree temperature year-round, making it a legendary fly-fishing destination.