Ride starts at Marquam UM church. The first 15 miles is the the usual route into Silverton. Meridian Rd to Downs Rd then through the Gallon House covered bridge to Hobart Rd and then to the 4-way stop at Hazelgreen Rd and Pine St. Ride through Silverton to Quall Rd for the first steep climb. The route takes Valley View Rd to Highway 213. Head north on 213 back to Abiqua Rd. Left on Abiqua, then back on Meridian Rd to Scott's Mills Rd. Rest stop at the Scott's Mills city park. The next 14.5 miles is the Butte Creek Rd out-and-back. The first 5 miles has a gentle climb near the beginning then several shallow rollers. The next 1.5 miles is lots of short steep climbs (8-11%), followed by about a mile or so of downhill and flat to the pavement end. Return to Nowlens Bridge Rd for a nice 2.5 mile cruise back to Marquam.