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A gravel route to an old growth forest, deep in the Oregon Coast Range.


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Map Key

7.0

Miles

11.2

KM

Doubletrack

1,452' 442 m

High

754' 230 m

Low

886' 270 m

Up

263' 80 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Allowed

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May be closed during fire season (often 7/1-10/1).

Need to Know

The roads in this area may be closed during fire season (often 7/1-10/1). See oregon.gov/odf/Fire/Pages/R… and/or call the BLM (503-375-5646).

This area is remote and uninhabited, and you may encounter log trucks. It would be easy to get lost among the maze of logging roads, and so a GPS, the MTB Project mobile app, and good map skills are recommended.

Description

The Valley of the Giants is a 51-acre grove of old growth forest managed by the BLM. The huge trees (largely Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock) are often over 200' tall and many are several hundred years old.

The route begins at the confluence of the South Fork and North Fork of the Siletz River. The gravel road follows the North Fork and climbs moderately almost seven miles becoming steeper as you approach the end. Once you reach the Valley, there is a 1.3-mile hiking trail through the old growth forest, see the trail on Hiking Project.

The beginning of this route intersects the Siletz River Road route.

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Shared By:

Nelson Binggeli

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Photos

North Fork of the Siletz River
Jan 31, 2020 near Falls City, OR
Valley of the Giants (hiking only trail)
Jan 31, 2020 near Rose Lodge, OR
Valley of the Giants old growth forest
Jan 31, 2020 near Rose Lodge, OR
Valley of the Giants old growth forest
Jan 31, 2020 near Rose Lodge, OR
North Fork of the Siletz River / Road 500
Jan 31, 2020 near Grand R…, OR
Road 500 / North Fork of the Siletz River
Jan 31, 2020 near Rose Lodge, OR

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