About Over Marys Shoulder
This route begins in Corvallis and climbs the north shoulder of Marys Peak. It features the Cardwell Hill Wagon Road, Harris Road, Tum Tum Road, and Old Peak Road. The route is 39 miles, with 3400' of climbing, and is 64% unpaved.
Essential information
Starting location: Benton County Fairgrounds (see location). Public parking is available in the south parking lot near the Midge Cramer Multi-use Path (see location).Â
Distance & drive time (from downtown Corvallis): 4 miles; 8 minutes
RWGPS route map: 39 miles; +3400'; 64% unpaved
Permit needed: Starker Forests recreation permit (for the Ridge Route Tree Farm) (free)
Places on the route
Cardwell Hill Wagon Road
Feurstein's Castle
Harris Covered Bridge
Starker Forests Ridge Route Tree Farm
Wineries
Woods Creek Trailhead
Ride with GPS route map