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Summary: At the parking lot at the top of Michelle drive you start up the gated fire road. This is fire road is not named road, but I call it the 611. As you come around the bend, you'll see a road heading up on your left. Again, not named on any map, but could be 611.1. Take this up to the sumit. If you continue on the 611 road it will join up with the 610. At the summit you'll be able to sit on the hill side and enjoy the view. If you stray off the road at the summit, watch for poison oak there is a lot of it. This is a short hike the is enjoyable year round and good one for families. Trailhead: From Corvallis take HWY 99 W north about 3 miles to Lewisburg Road. Take a left at the light and follow Lewisburg to where it ends at Michelle Drive. Follow Michelle drive to the top where it ends at a parking lot. This is your starting point with a great view. If you want, you can combine this hike with the Michelle Drive hike for a great workout. (Lat:47.6293 Lon:-123.2907) Trail Guides for Michelle Summit: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Oregon State University Department of Forestry Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Craig Cole, who has posted 72 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Mark on 1/31/2010 Too many trees on top for a good view, except for a small window to the SW. Best view is from the parking lot at the end of Michelle Drive. Otherwise a pleasant, short hike. If you don't mind poison oak you can drop down the east side from the summit to the 611 road, cutting off 75% of the distance.
Reviewed by Viewer on 10/21/2006 This starts on private land. Please keep animals on leash until you get to the gate. Caution: cougar, bobcat and coyote spotted on this land. You can also access this area from Sulfer Springs Saddle. There should be maps available at the saddle. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Benton County Hiking, Benton County Trails, Benton County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||