Blodgett
(Northern Tier - Upper Marys River Area)
About Blodgett
Blodgett is a small settlement at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 180 (Summit Highway). The 16 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 21 minutes. The Blodgett Country Store has gasoline and groceries. It is a good location to start routes that explore several Starker Forests tree farms, including Eisele Summit, Tum Tum, and Upper Marys River.
Parking options
Option #1: Blodgett - East:
ODOT Park & Ride lot
Public parking is available at the ODOT Park & Ride Lot on the north side of Hwy 20 across from the Blodgett Country Store. The 16 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 22 minutes (see route).
Option #2: Blodgett - West:
Blodgett Road
Parking may be available on the broad shoulder of Blodgett Road across from the Blodgett Community Church. There are no signs prohibiting public parking. No guarantee is provided regarding the legality and safety of this parking location. The 17 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 22 minutes (see route).
Routes by starting locations
Routes beginning at the ODOT Park & Ride lot
Blodgett to Fort Hoskins (via Goat Knob): 25 miles; +2275'; 90% unpaved
Blodgett to Summit (via Goat Knob)
v1: 15.5 miles; +1277'; 60% unpaved
v2: 19 miles; +1773; 72 unpaved
v3: 17 miles; +1557; 69% unpaved
v4: 25 miles; +2264'; 79% unpaved
v5: 20 miles; +2128'; 82% unpaved
Marys River Headwaters (from Blodgett)
v1: 22 miles; +1481'; 64% unpaved
v2: 24 miles; +1800'; 71% unpaved
v3: 26 miles; +2300'; 81% unpaved
Norton Creek Lollipop: 11 miles; +727' 86% unpaved
Upper Marys River Figure 8 (from Blodgett): 28.7 miles; +2355'; 96% unpaved
Routes beginning on Blodgett Road
Tum Tum (West) & Eisele Summit Tree Farms
v1: 15 miles; +1515'; 69% unpaved
v2: 23 miles; +2220'; 79% unpaved