Wren
(Northern Tier - Upper Marys River Area)
About Wren
Wren is a small settlement at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Kings Valley Highway (Hwy 223) (see location). The 11 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 17 minutes (see route). There are no commercial businesses. For more information about Wren, see the Wren Community Website.
Parking options
Option 1: ODOT Park and Ride Lot - Located at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Kings Valley Hwy (see location). The 11 mile drive from downtown Corvallis takes about 17 minutes (see route).
Option 2: Railroad lot - This is a large gravel parking area to the northeast of the intersection of Harris Rd and Wren Rd (see location). This is on private property owned by the Union Pacific Railroad (west half) and Gates Tree Farm (east half). There are no signs prohibiting parking. No guarantee is made about the legality of this parking area.
Routes
Harris Road (out-and-back)
15 miles, +1000'; 80% unpaved
21 miles, +1400'; 85% unpaved
26 miles; +1800'; 89% unpaved
13 miles, +800'; 79% unpaved
Tum Tum-Vonsild Double Lollipop
26 miles; +1800'; 89% unpaved
36 miles, +2500'; 81% unpaved