Directions:
To reach Mary's Peak from I-5: Take the Route 34 exit (to Corvallis)
off I-5 and turn west onto Route 34. As you're approaching Corvallis (before the bridge over the Willamette) the route turns left at a stop light.
Take this turn and continue on Route 34 all the way to Philomath. After passing the downtown portion of Philomath, you'll come upon an intersection
(just past the wood mill to the left) indicating a continuation of Rt. 34 - by turning to the left, staying straight will put you on Rt. 20 to
Newport. Take this left turn, Rt 34 to Waldport, and drive for several miles. Route 34 eventually takes you on a winding journey through the
Mary's Peak foothills, then leads you to a hillcrest where the Mary's Peak access road (marked by a sign to the right) begins. Turn right, onto
this road, and drive for just over 5 miles. After this distance, you'll encounter a brief patch of gravel road, just beyond is an intersection
for a road to the left. Do NOT turn on this, just continue on the paved road for another hundred yards and the Conner's Camp turn-off
(marked by signs) will be seen to the right, see the image below. Take this turn and continue to the parking area, which is only a few hundred yards away.dark
to set up your telescope. Hot chocolate usually provided!