About Harris Road
Harris Road travels about 7 miles between the settlement of Wren and Tum Tum Road near the settlement of Blodgett. It generally follows the course of the Marys River and is scenic and not very difficult as there are no major climbs. The first 1.5 miles is paved. Attractions along the route include Harris Bridge Vineyards (at mile 2.4) and "Feuerstein's Castle" (a unique private home at mile 7.2).
This is an "out-and-back" route from Wren to Tum Tum Road. It is a 15 mile round-trip, with about 1000' of climbing, and is 80% unpaved.
Essential information
Starting location: Wren ODOT Park and Ride Lot - Located at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Kings Valley Hwy (see location)
Distance & drive time from downtown Corvallis: 11 miles; 17 minutes (see route)
Harris Road - Out & Back
Description: This route begins at the ODOT Park and Ride Lot in Wren and travels 7.5 miles to Tum Tum Road before returning by the same route.
RWGPS route map: 15 miles, +1000'; 80% unpaved
Places on the route
Harris Bridge Vineyards (at mile 2.4)
Harris Covered Bridge (built in 1929) (see location) (at mile 2.5)
"Feuerstein's Castle" (a unique private home at mile 7.2) (see location)
Related or similar routes
Tum Tum Lollipop v1: 21 miles, +1400'; 85% unpaved
Tum Tum Lollipop v2: 26 miles; +1800'; 89% unpaved
Tum Tum-Vonsild Lollipop: 13 miles, +800'; 79% unpaved
Tum Tum-Vonsild Double Lollipop: 26 miles; +1800'; 89% unpaved
Wren to Wren: 36 miles, +2500'; 81% unpaved