ベントン郡のおすすめMTBライド

The saddle has a parking lot with restrooms, and access to a handful of great easy riding trails through the woods.

A shaded bench at the summit offers you a spot to rest after the climb with views south of Bald Hill.

Just below the summit the trees open up, and you get a panoramic view south over Philomath and the mountains by Corvallis Watershed.

Although it's fairly diminutive when compared to neighboring peaks, 755-foot (230 m) Bald Hill still offers some nice views of Corvallis and Mary's Peak. Some of the surrounding trails are open to pedestrians year-round, but closed to bikes and horseback traffic starting in November. The summit road access is open to bikes year-round, but you should still stay off it if it's soft from rain, please, to avoid leaving ruts.

An old gravel road takes you right up to the top of McCulloch Peak, the highest point in McDonald Research Forest. You can get great views of Bald Hill and Dimple Hill from here.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built this lake in 1937 as part of their effort to enhance America's public lands and parks. Nowadays, the lake serves as a water source for Oregon State University.

This dirt trail is very well maintained, offering a gentle incline. Along the way, you'll come across the chimney of a cabin constructed in the 1930s, which is all that remains. In the spring, the wildflowers put on an incredible display. Before heading out, it's a good idea to check for any potential closures, as the area might be closed for logging at times.

A quick little detour from the trail gets you great views of the southern Willamette Valley. There's also a bench if you feel like stopping to take in the views.