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Summary: Cont. from "Trailhead" ...Stay straight as first main road comes in from left, Stay L or straight as second road comes in from right, Take the steep left off main road. At the top of this climb is a clearing, look to left by downed log for a single track down to a gravel road, go L and climb to the point the road levels out. Look to your R for another single track trail. Follow this trail to the top of hill and down the other side till it comes out at a junction of fire roads. Take the left road and head down the road till it "T's". At the "T" go L stay on main road for about 2 miles (if you go down hill to main JCT, you missed it) and take a L onto short trail that goes up, at top take L (Stick in Your Eye). Follow this trail (including 30 yards of gravel at top) down to 760 rd, cross over and continue on trail down to 760 again, go R and follow down to 700, then down to car. Trails are muddy in winter & spring. Horses on roads, not trails. Trailhead: From Corvallis, take 3rd street/HWY 99 W north for about 5 miles, then left on Lewisburg at the light. After about two miles take gradual right onto Sulfer Springs Road up and over the saddle and down to the parking area near the trail bridge just after it turns to gravel. This is your starting point (if you want to you can drive to the end of the road and park at the Orange Gate at the start of the 700 forest road. This hike can be done in either direction, either way you'll have two up hill climbs. I like to go counter-clockwise. From parking go N on Sulpher Springs, L on Soap Creek, then L on gravel Belden Creek RD (.33m). At about 1.0 miles take a R at 4-way and head up past Blue gate and at JCT go L. This is the gravel road to the top of Forest Peak (there a number of roads coming in, when in doubt, go up hill). (Lat:44.6437 Lon:-123.309) Trail Guides for The Forest Peak 760 Loop: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Oregon State University Department of Forestry Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Craig Cole, who has posted 72 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Benton County Hiking, Benton County Trails, Benton County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
