more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #870
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

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.

Access Info

Access from either Road 800 or Road 680.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Alien Road Trail Reports

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Oct 15, 2024 @ 3:19pm
Oct 15, 2024
 reporter Open.
Sep 12, 2024 @ 8:29pm
Sep 12, 2024
 Closed due to road improvements. No ETA.
Jul 10, 2024 @ 2:29pm
Jul 10, 2024
 reporter Open. Harvest complete.
Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:52am
Jun 10, 2024
 reporter Closed for right-of-way / daylighting harvest along its entire length.
Mar 18, 2023 @ 12:24pm
Mar 18, 2023
 Better than in February, but the lower part is still surprisingly sloppy
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Alien Road?
      Alien Road is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alien Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alien Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alien Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alien Road are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Alien Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alien Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alien Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Alien Road. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alien Road?
      Alien Road is a very popular trail. There have been 311 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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