Bellfountain Gravel Loop
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)