
Drives Oregon Portland and the Willamette Valley
Marys Peak Road
Coast Range, Oregon · Highway 34 → Marys Peak summit
The drive
Marys Peak is the highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range, and this paved road climbs it from Highway 34 to the summit area. The Forest Service describes it as a 9-mile road from Highway 34, about 14 miles west of Corvallis; the route here is 10.5 miles and rated Intense for its tight bends.
The road is paved to the day-use area near the top and isn't maintained for snow and ice.
Along the way
- Highway 34
- Marys Peak summit
Good to know
- There is a $5 per vehicle day-use fee at the summit area; cash isn't accepted, and a recreation.gov day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass works.
- The day-use area is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- The road is gated when snow closes it, typically from about December to April; the catalog notes the gate above about mile 5.5.
Gated above about mile 5.5 when snow closes it, roughly December to April. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Siuslaw National Forest: Marys Peak Day Use.
Questions about this drive
How long does Marys Peak Road take?
Marys Peak Road from Highway 34 to the summit is 10.5 miles and takes about 25 minutes.
Is Marys Peak Road open in winter?
The Forest Service lists the road as seasonally closed in winter and not maintained for snow and ice, so expect a gate when snow falls.
Is there a fee to drive Marys Peak Road?
There is a $5 per vehicle day-use fee at the summit area.
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More drives near here
Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.



