Heading down to the meadow edge trail from the summit

the trail through old growth Noble fir forest

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• Start point: Marys Peak Campground
• End point: Marys Peak Campground
• Trail Log: Trail Log
• Hike Type: Loop
• Distance: 1.8 miles
• Elevation gain: 450'
• Difficulty: Easy
• Seasons: April through December
• Family Friendly: Yes
• Backpackable: No
• Crowded: No

Hike Description

This a wonderful little loop in an old grwoth Noble fir forest near the summit of Marys Peak. There is a parking area just outside the entrance to the Marys Peak Campgroud. Park here and walk into the small campround and find the trailhead near site # ----. The trail immediately enters the forest and you will climb up a short ways and come to the T of the loop. You can hike in either direction, but I suggest turning left, then staying right at all junctions(well signed) to stay on the loop. The vegetation is thick at the bottom of the t loop near a small stream, but as you climb, the understory will thin out an give you a good view of the stately old trees around you. If you want add a side trip to the summit, stay right at the first junction which leads to the gravel road, but turn left onto the second junction to reach the top of the Marys Peak Summit Hike.

At 1.2 miles on the loop trail, the path heads out into the western meadow where you can view the west spur of Marys Peak below you, the summit above you, and the whole world beyond! Enjoy the view and you will return to the deep dark forest and down to a footbridge over a stream, passing thickets of thimbleberries before you reach the T-junction near the start- go left to return to the campground.

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Northwest Forest Pass required

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Guidebooks that cover this hike

• Corvallis Trails , by Margie C. Powell

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