Begin from Butte Creek Elementary school in Marquam. First 15 miles is on country roads to the Gallon House covered bridge (mile 9.8) and then on Mt. Angel Highway NE to the outskirts of Silverton. Ride through Silverton toward Silver Falls on Water Ave. Turn left at NE Qualls Rd (mile 16). Here is the one, steep hill of the route. The final 0.4 miles of the hill is at 10-12 percent. Go left on Madrona Heights Rd and continue to Evans Valley Rd. Turn right, then a quick left onto Valley View Rd. Enjoy a nice descent to highway 213. The Abiqua-Scotts Mills section follows. Take South Abiqua Rd 3.4 miles to the junction of Abiqua Rd. Turn left onto Abiqua Rd and ride 3 miles to highway 213. Cross 213 and continue to Meridian Rd. Go about a mile to Mt. Angels-Scotts Mills Rd and turn right. This is a 4 mile section with some rollers, but usually a crosswind. Scotts Mills Park is at mile 32 for a rest stop. The final segment follows part of the old Pioneer Century route to Gibson Rd. Go left on Gibson and ride this to Barlow Rd. Turn left onto Barlow Rd and ride through Monitor. Turn onto Meridian Rd again and continue to Marquam Rd. Go left here and ride to Wagon Rd. Take Wagon Rd to 213 and then go left for about 1/2 mile back to the school.