The two routes presented below begin in the town of Summit. The first loop is the same as the Shingle Creek Loop route. Given that route is relatively short (14 miles), these routes offer more opportunity to explore this area. It is also possible to combine the second loops of each route.
Parking: Parking may be available in front of the Summit Grange (see location) and also may be available at the large gravel parking area across the road from the Grange that is owned by the Oregon Department of Transportation. There are no signs prohibiting public parking. No guarantees are provided regarding the legality and safety of these parking locations.
Essential information
Starting location: [Link to place] (see location). Public parking is available --
Distance & drive time (from downtown Corvallis): -- miles; -- minutes
RWGPS route map [-- miles; +--'; --% unpaved]
Permit needed: Starker Forests recreation permit (for ) (free)
Summit Double Loop 1 (Shingle Creek & Clem Road)
Ride with GPS route (courtesy of Mid-Valley Bicycle Club)
Distance & elevation gain: 23 miles, +1500'
Amount unpaved: 64%
Description: This route begins with the Shingle Creek Loop. Upon the return to Summit, the route completes another loop using Hwy 180 (Nashville Road), Clem Road, and a logging road through two Starker Forests' tree farms: Burnt Woods and Eisele Summit.
Note: This route requires a free Starker Forests permit.
Summit Double Loop 2 (Shingle Creek & Shroyer Ridge)
Distance & elevation gain: 22 miles; +1570'
Amount unpaved: 72%
Description: This route begins with the Shingle Creek Loop. Upon the return to Summit, the route completes another loop after climbing to Shroyer Ridge in Starker Forests' Eisele Tree Farm.
Note: This route requires a free Starker Forests permit.