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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Starting Points
McDonald Dunn Forest
South Benton Gravel Grinders
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STARTING POINTS
South:
Saxton County Park (on Greenberry Rd.)
Bellfountain Park
Finley NWR
Irish Bend CP (on Willamette River)
Anderson CP (on Willamette River)
Rock Creek Park (on Alsea Hwy): Access to Airport Rd and Decker Rd.
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MCDONALD DUNN FOREST
Oak Creek Research Station to Dimple Hill: 3.5 miles, 1000' climbing (one way); about 7 miles and 1000' round trip.
McDonald Forest Loop (clockwise loop) (17.8 mi, 1452'): From Corvallis, head west to Oak Creek Rd. Continue past the Oak Creek Research Station and climb to Dimple Hill. Descend to Lewisburg Saddle, and return to Corvallis via Highland Ave. The route is gravel from the Oak Creek RS to Lewisburg Saddle.
McDonald Forest Loop (counterclockwise loop) (19.1 mi, 1515'): From Corvallis, head north to Lewisburg Saddle and climb to Dimple Hill. Descend to Oak Creek Rd., and return to Corvallis. The route is gravel from the Lewisburg Saddle to Oak Creek Research Station.
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SOUTH BENTON GRAVEL GRINDERS
South Benton Gravel Grinder 01 (27 mi, 1200'): Start at Bellfountain County Park, go south on Foster Rd. (gravel). At mile 3.2, reach Alpine Rd., and head east to Alpine. Head south on Bellfountain Rd., and at mile 6 reach Cherry Creek Rd. Take Cherry Creek east to Coon Rd. (At this point you have the option of biking into Monroe). Otherwise, bike in a northwestern direction on Coon Rd. and Kyle Rd. until you reach Alpine Rd., and jog west to McFarland Rd. Take McFarland north past Dawson Rd. At this point you have the option of taking Hwy 99 to Bruce Rd. or taking the fence line. Once you are on Bruce Rd., you can go into Finley Wildlife Refuge. Return to the starting point via Bruce Rd., Bellfountain Rd., and Dawson Rd. Options: (1) The farm road off of Bruce Rd.; (2) Reece Creek Rd. to Hells Canyon Rd. (3 mi, 198') and to Bunker Hill Rd. and Mercer Ln. (2.3 mi, 153' one way).
Saxton Park / Starr Rd. / Beaver Creek Rd. (20 mi, 550'): From Saxton County Park (on Greenberry Rd.), head west and go up Starr Rd and Beaver Creek Rd (out and back).
Bellefountain Park Western Loop (9.4 mi, 830') [9.4 MILES +830 FEET]
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4893314
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KINGS VALLEY
Marys River Valley Loop (17 miles, 800')
Begin in the small village of Summit, OR. Head north on Marys River Road, and complete a loop using Shingle Creek Road and Hoskins Road. The majority of the route is on gravel roads. About 800' of climbing.
Hoskins-Marys River Loop (20 miles, 1550')
Begin at Fort Hoskins County Park, head west on Hoskins Road, and complete a loop using Marys River Road, and Shingle Creek Road. Almost all of the route is on gravel roads. About 1550' of climbing.
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Luckiamute Rd-Kings Valley Loop (18.5 miles, 982')
Begin at Fort Hoskins County Park, head north on Luckiamute Rd, go over the hill on Gage Rd., and return by Kings Valley Highway. About half gravel and half paved. About 982' of climbing.
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SOUTH BICYCLE ROUTES
3 Wineries (Brigadoon, Pfeiffer, High Pass): 9 miles, 476'; 21 miles, 900'
4 Wineries (Brigadoon, Pfeiffer, High Pass, Rainsong): 21 miles, 1500'
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Finley: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/william_l_finley [Map]
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/William_L_Finley/Visitor_Activities/Trail_Descriptions.html