View our plant guides for these popular hiking areas around our region. We also lead group hikes in these areas. Check out our upcoming events to see if we have a hike coming up!
Marys Peak
The highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range offers unique views of Noble fir and subalpine meadows. For directions and general information, visit the Siuslaw National Forest website.
Marys River Natural Area
“Marys River natural Park is a riparian wetland floodplain along the Marys River. It features an ADA accessible boardwalk trail and information kiosks. The site is ideal for nature walks to explore bird life and a wide variety of wetland plants.” — Corvallis City Website
Iron Mountain
This location in the Willamette National Forest is home to many rare plant species and a variety of habitat types including forest, meadows and rock gardens in which to view unique high-country wildflowers. Take Hwy 20 east past Sweet Home and after about 34m turn right onto Forest Service road 15 and watch for signs.
Jackson-Frazier Wetland
This 144-acre county park supports many different wetland communities in addition to several rare species, such as Lomatium bradshawii and Sidalcea nelsoniana. Grant funds from the Corvallis Chapter NPSO helped to build the boardwalk trail through part of this wetland. View the Benton County Parks website for more information.
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
View many of the Willamette Valley’s historic habitats and its largest remaining tract of wet prairie. Located just 10 miles south of Corvallis off Hwy 99 (26208 Finley Refuge Rd.). For more information visit their webpage.
Three Pyramids
We will hike two miles up to the summit of Middle Pyramid. Gentians and an abundance of other wildflowers will be encountered on the way. It is a mostly easy to moderate hike that becomes strenuous towards the top.
