Fort Hoskins Historical Park
(Northern Tier - Upper Marys River Area)
(Northern Tier - Upper Marys River Area)
About Fort Hoskins Historical Park
Fort Hoskins Historical Park is the site a fort that was established in 1856 to monitor a newly created coastal Native American reservation. Today, the Benton County park offers a scenic hillside setting featuring a historical landmarks, a picnic shelter, hiking trails, and restrooms. The park is open from dawn to dusk. The 19 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 25 minutes. For more information, see:
Parking
There are three possible parking areas:
(1) Inside the Park: You can park inside the park, but be aware that the gate is closed at dusk and getting to the parking area requires a substantial hill climb.
(2) Benton County parking strip on Hoskins Road: This linear gravel parking area is on the east side of Hoskins Road about 0.2 mile south of the intersection with Luckiamute Road. It is owned by the county and are no signs prohibiting parking. I do not guarantee this is a legal parking location.
(3) Luckiamute Bridge gravel lot: There is a larger gravel lot at the intersection of Hoskins Road and Luckiamute Road (adjacent to the bridge over the Luckiamute River). It is mostly on private property but there are no signs prohibiting parking. I do not guarantee this is a legal parking location.
Routes
Fort Hoskins to Summit: 22 miles; +1920'; 71% unpaved
Upper Marys River Figure 8: 20 miles; +1975; 100% unpaved
Lake of the Winds: 8 miles; +334; 95% gravel
Fort Hoskins to the Old Railroad Grade: 26 miles; +1130'; 68% unpaved
Fort Hoskins to Valsetz: 36 miles; +1724'; 76% unpaved
Fort Hoskins to The Valley of the Giants: 59 miles; +3540'; 86% unpaved
Places nearby
Kings Valley Store (see location)
Shrewsbury Rennaissance Faire: Annual event in early September
Farms