Routes in the Upper Marys River Area

Routes by starting location

Note: All route distances are round trip.

Blodgett - East (ODOT Park & Ride lot)

Blodgett is a small settlement at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 180 (Summit Highway). The Blodgett Country Store has gasoline and groceries. Public parking is available at the ODOT Park & Ride Lot on the north side of Hwy 20 across from the Blodgett Country Store (see location). The 16 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 22 minutes (see route). 

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

Blodgett - West (Blodgett Road)

Blodgett is a small settlement at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 180 (Summit Highway). The Blodgett Country Store has gasoline and groceries. Parking may be available on the broad shoulder of Blodgett Road across from the Blodgett Community Church (see location). 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).

Tum Tum (West) & Eisele Summit Tree Farms

• v1: 15 miles; +1515'; 69% unpaved

• v2: 23 miles; +2220'; 79% unpaved

Fort Hoskins

This Benton County park offers a scenic hillside setting featuring a historical landmarks, a picnic shelter, hiking trails, and restrooms (see location). The park is open from dawn to dusk. The 19 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 25 minutes (see route).

Summit

Summit is a small unincorporated community northwest of Blodgett on Hwy 180. The 21 mile from downtown Corvallis takes about 30 minutes (see route). There are no commercial businesses. 

Wren

Wren is a small settlement at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Kings Valley Hwy (223) (see location). The 11 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 17 minutes (see route). There are no commercial businesses. 

Harris Road (out-and-back): 15 miles, +1000'; 80% unpaved

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