Marys Peak and Alsea Corridor

Located 25 miles west of Corvallis, Marys Peak, at 4,097 feet, is the highest point in Oregon’s Coast Range. On a clear day, from Marys Peak Day Use at the top of the peak, you can see both the Pacific Ocean to the west and many of the Cascade peaks to the east across the Willamette Valley.

Hiking options include Meadowedge Trail, East Ridge Trail, North Ridge Trail, Summit Trail, and Tie Trail. When there's snow, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and other non-motorized winter recreation are available, although the road to the day use area is not maintained for winter travel and caution is advised. 

Marys Peak has been designated a Scenic Botanical Area because of its rich, unique scenery and plants. The open meadows offer a range of wildflowers throughout the spring and summer. Wildflower displays in the meadow and rock gardens change throughout the late spring and summer months. The rich rolling meadows of Marys Peak are fringed by a unique Noble fir forest. Learn more about the vegetation and plant communities found on Marys Peak from the Oregon Native Plant Society.

In 2015, the Siuslaw National Forest began a meadow restoration project on Marys Peak. Through carefully planned tree removal, native planting, and other management activities, we are working to restore scenic views and historic meadows. We are also coordinating with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) as they develop a proposal to upgrade their communications equipment on Marys Peak. Learn more about the BPA project.

The Alsea River Corridor meanders along the Alsea River on Highway 34 east of Waldport, a destination for fishing and hunting.

Blackberry Campground and Day Use, Riveredge Group Campground and Boat Ramp, Ermie Walters and Mike Bauer Boat Ramps along the Lower Alsea River provide camping, summer water play, fishing, and fall - winter drift boating.

Another group campsite lies just 4 miles south of Highway 34 at Canal Creek Campground, nestled in a small meadow and grove of Douglas Fir.

Just off Forest Road 3446 to the north of the corridor hikers can find solitude and experience Old Growth Forests within the Drift Creek Wilderness, Harris Ranch and Horse Creek Trails.