Blodgett

(Northern Tier - Upper Marys River Area)


About Blodgett

Blodgett is a small settlement at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 180 (Summit Highway). The 16 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 21 minutes. The Blodgett Country Store has gasoline and groceries. It is a good location to start routes that explore several Starker Forests tree farms, including Eisele Summit, Tum Tum, and Upper Marys River.

Parking options 

Option #1: Blodgett - East: 

ODOT Park & Ride lot

Public parking is available at the ODOT Park & Ride Lot on the north side of Hwy 20 across from the Blodgett Country Store. The 16 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 22 minutes (see route). 

Option #2: Blodgett - West: 

Blodgett Road

Parking may be available on the broad shoulder of Blodgett Road across from the Blodgett Community Church. There are no signs prohibiting public parking. No guarantee is provided regarding the legality and safety of this parking location. The 17 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 22 minutes (see route).

Routes by starting locations

Routes beginning at the ODOT Park & Ride lot

Blodgett to Fort Hoskins (via Goat Knob): 25 miles; +2275'; 90% unpaved

Blodgett to Summit (via Goat Knob)

Marys River Headwaters (from Blodgett)

Norton Creek Lollipop: 11 miles; +727' 86% unpaved

Upper Marys River Figure 8 (from Blodgett): 28.7 miles; +2355'; 96% unpaved

Routes beginning on Blodgett Road 

Tum Tum (West) & Eisele Summit Tree Farms