Spring Overnight Brownsville
May 31-June 1 2025
An overnight tour to Brownsville's Pioneer park from Corvallis. This is a low-stakes visit to nearby Brownsville where the Club's weekly rides often venture. It will be ideal for trying out your camping gear, cooking set up and how to carry it all on your bicycle.
Join us for an overnight ride to Brownsville's Pioneer Park, featuring one night of camping. This tour serves as a test ride, offering you the opportunity to evaluate your bike and its setup for touring. The emphasis is on carrying essential camping gear and testing your food preparation setup.
On day 1 the route takes a scenic route through the flats of the Willamette Valley with a stop at the Historic Thompson's Mills. Day two is a another fairly flat ride back to Corvallis through fields and farms. This route has a partial overlap with the Willamette Scenic Bikeway
Surface: All pavement
Distance: 25-30 miles each way
Camping: Pioneer Park has campsites with picnic tables, nearby water and restrooms. There are no showers but the hearty can swim in the nearby river!
Routes
Day 1 - Corvallis to Brownsville -PE101 - Brownsville, return via Tangent (v2) (1st half)
Day 2 - Brownsville to Corvallis -PE101 - Brownsville, return via Tangent (v2) (2nd half)