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At 4,097 feet, Marys peak is famous for being the highest point in Oregon’s Coast Range and the most prominent peak to the west of Corvallis. But did you know that Mary peak also supports an diverse collection of wildflowers as well? In fact, it has even been designated a Scenic Botanical Area because of its rich, unique scenery and plants. ”Wildflowers of Marys Peak Meadows” is a pocket guide recently written by OSU alumnus Steven E. Carpenter, Ph.D, that is a simple guide to the flowers of Marys Peak. Carpenter first visited Marys Peak in 1969 as a freshman Botany student at OSU, and was amazed by the beautiful wildflowers that grew in the meadows. His facination eventually led him to write this guidebook, which is written for the casual walker/hiker. The focus of the guide is on Meadow flowers and Rock Garden flowers, and covers the upper 131 acres of meadow and rock gardens above the Forest Service Campground.
This little guide is the perfect pocket companion to a hike up Marys Peak.
Castilleja hispida, "Indian paintbrush"
Not only will it open your eyes to diverse collection of wildflowers and rock flowers that grow on the mountain, but it will also provide the chance for you to take a break during your hike/walk and make you truly appreciate the wonder of nature. For directions to get to Marys Peak and road/trail conditions, click here. Pick up your copy of the book at Grassroots Bookstore, Oregon State University Bookstore or Shonnard’s Nursery in Corvallis. In Philomath, copies can be purchased at Gathering Together Farms, Greengable Farms and Java Connection, but hurry! These little guides are selling fast!
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