About the Bellfountain Gravel Loop
This route features the rolling hills and pastoral scenery of southern Benton County. It begins at Bellfountain County Park 18 miles south of Corvallis (about a 25 minute drive) (see location). The route is 20 miles, with 1200' of climbing, and is 59% unpaved. The route is good in all seasons and there are no restrictions on ebikes. See the route on Ride with GPS.
Ride with GPS Ambassador Route
A longer version of this route is featured as a Ride with GPS Ambassador Route by Willamette Valley Visitors Association.
Places on the route
Mile 0.0: Bellfountain County Park (see location)
Mile 3.7: Queen Bee Honey Company (not open to the public)
Mile 3.8: The town of Alpine
Mile 7.4: Glenbrook Log Pond, the site of a mill built and operated by the Alsea River Lumber Company, and the terminus of the Corvallis and Alsea River Railway line.
Mile 12.1: Paradise Springs Event Center
Mile 14.9: Sweet Earth Vineyards
Mile 19.3: The town of Bellfountain and the Bellfountain Country Store.
Mile 19.3: Original Goat Yoga World Headquarters (see location)