Stick in the Eye

Stick in the Eye is a short, easy mountain biking route in Oregon, about 4 miles from the small community of Keas Corner. The climb is out and back, covering about 0.3 miles with a total elevation gain of 180 feet, and the route is back-loaded, meaning the steepest stretch comes near the top. The high point is about 1,572 feet, and the low point is roughly 1,504 feet, with the steepest grade at about 17% around the 0.05-mile mark. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Corvallis run from highs around 82°F in July to about 77°F in September, with only four or so wet days a month. That station sits nearly 1,000 feet below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. The route sits close to two hikes, Iris Meadow and Rocky Trail, each about 0.1 mile away. The Trail of Woe and the Connector mountain biking routes are within a mile.