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1.1 miles
Distance
332 ft
Climb
00:12:42
Avg time
333 ft
Altitude change
744 ft
Altitude min
1,077 ft
Altitude max
744 ft
Altitude start
1,076 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-1.2%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
5,036 ft
Distance climb
610 ft
Distance flat
00:12:42
Avg time
Alien Road Details
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Activities
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- Gravel Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcDonald Forest
Corvallis, Oregon -
Ref Number#870
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
Rough gravel road providing a way up out of the Baker Creek drainage to the Oak Creek drainage near the top of Uproute and Extendo trails. The road climbs from Road 800 to Road 680 in a series of short bursts, some of which are over loose rock. Named after the even more loose open rock surface that it once had, said rocks appearing like the stereotypical "little grey men" aliens. The road transits an inholding of Starker Forests, Inc, and is part of their Soap Creek Tree Farm.
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6 Months
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- 22 miles avg distance
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- 29 rides
- Last: Jul 23, 2026
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Directions to alien-road trailhead
(44.638370, -123.316780)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien Road
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Where is Alien Road located?
Alien Road is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63837, -123.31678.
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What is the elevation gain for Alien Road?
Alien Road has 332 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 744 ft to 1,077 ft.
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Is Alien Road a point to point trail?
Alien Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Alien Road?
Alien Road is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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