Benton County High Point Trip Report
Marys Pk (4,097 ft)
Date: June 30, 2002
Author: Ron Tagliapietra
Leave state route 34 at the saddle and follow the signs to Marys Peak. Buy the Forest Pass for your visit.
We counted at least a dozen types of flowers along the gated roadway including red columbine, Columbia lily,
Indian paintbrush, lupine, beargrass. A sign at road's end points out mountains from Mt. Hood to Mt. Thielsen.
The views improve at the summit, though the radio towers are less than beautiful.
Trip statistics: About 1.2 miles round trip with 337 feet of elevation gain.