Routes in Southern Benton County
Routes by starting location
Alsea is an unincorporated community located about 24 miles southwest of Corvallis on Highway 34. It has a small grocery store (John Boy's Mercantile) and a restaurant (Deb's Cafe). There are no gas stations. Parking is available along Main Street.
19 miles; +1150'; 100% paved
19 miles; +1650'; 29% unpaved
17 miles; +1300'; 69% unpaved
This recreation site features dramatic waterfalls, hiking trails, a campground, and some of the best mountain biking in our area. It is on the Alsea Backcountry Byway, about halfway between the towns of Alsea and Alpine (see Google map). In addition to the routes below, the following routes described as starting in the town of Alsea, could alternatively start at Alsea Falls: Alsea Backcountry Byway and South Mountain Road.
Bellfountain Park is 17 miles south of Corvallis and about 4 miles northwest of the town of Monroe, and is a a Benton County park.
20 miles; + 1200'; 59% unpaved
Bellfountain Park to Alsea Falls
24 miles; +2000'; 73% unpaved
Flat Mountain - Green Peak Loop
23 miles; +2465'; 86% unpaved
Bellfountain Park to The Grade
28 miles; +2760'; 89% unpaved
This is a parking area at on the southern edge of Finley National Wildlife Refuge.
15 miles; +765; 62% unpaved
21 miles; +470; 66% unpaved
Deschutes Avenue is a street at the far south end of Corvallis (see map). Parking is available on the street. There are two places for food and drink at the north end of the street: Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room and 4 Spirits Distillery. Because the two routes below are relatively short, consider combining them.
"The Grade" is a 13 mile loop road that encircles the top of Flat Mountain (2720') at an elevation varying between about 1500' to 2400.' Other routes that use part of The Grade are Flat Mountain - Green Peak Loop, Bellfountain Park to The Grade, and Hells Beaver 2.
13.2 miles; +1,547 ft; 100% unpaved
Philomath is a small town 5 miles west of Corvallis. Public parking is available on city streets, at Marys River Park, and at Philomath City Park.
16 miles; +1175'; 52% unpaved
22 miles; +1670'; 42% unpaved
18 miles; +1170+; 29% unpaved
17 miles; +1200'; 44% unpaved
20 miles; +1150'; 48% unpaved
Willamette Park is the City of Corvallis' largest park and lies immediately south of downtown Corvallis. It features a paved bicycle path and unpaved trails.
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