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CORVALLIS , OR
A h , Spring in Corvallis , Oregon . Apple and cherry blossoms , tulips and daffodils , fluffy white clouds passing overhead in a bright blue sky . The Farmer ’ s market is open again and it ’ s time to get out and explore . With over 18 wineries in the Heart of Willamette Winery Association located in and around Corvallis , you ’ ll want to pack up a picnic , go wine tasting , go on a hike or take a bike ride on over 60 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around town . Not only does the City of Corvallis maintain a network of paved paths , Corvallis and Benton County parks provide a variety of paved and unpaved trails that provide easy access to beautiful natural areas . Ask for a trail suggestion at one of the many bike shops or at the Visitor Center .
Is it “ city riding ” you prefer ? There are twenty miles of paved multiuse paths in town and there are many roads in the area that offer wide shoulders and light traffic . Depending on the route you choose , you can experience rolling hills , local agriculture , or if you ’ re up to it , go for a challenge bike up the impressive climb to Marys Peak . It is the highest point in the Coastal Range at an elevation of 4,097 feet , and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Cascades or the ocean .
170 | Spring 2017 | Adventure Outdoors