more stats
4,501 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
00:09:44
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
899 ft
Altitude min
1,073 ft
Altitude max
1,001 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
1,867 ft
Distance climb
2,175 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:09:44
Avg time

Allen Throop Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bald Hill Natural Area
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #148256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74396 in Trail Running
    • #63270 in Hiking
    • #48090 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,439 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,313 in Trail Running
    • #1,151 in Hiking
    • #757 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Corvallis

Short and sweet, very easy little multi-use trail that traverses the high meadow of Fitton Green. Very popular with all types of users for its excellent unobstructed views. Named posthumously after Allen Throop, a longtime Corvallis resident and local activist for open space.

Access Info

Access both ends of this trail from the Fitton Green to Cardwell Hill connector. Also, Mulkey Ridge descends from the lower half of this trail.

Tags
Family friendlyMeadowViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 62 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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on May 2, 2026
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      Directions to allen-throop-loop trailhead (44.575150, -123.373480)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Allen Throop Loop located?
      Allen Throop Loop is located in Bald Hill Natural Area, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Bald Hill Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57515, -123.37348.
      ▼ How hard is Allen Throop Loop?
      Allen Throop Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Allen Throop Loop?
      Allen Throop Loop has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 899 ft to 1,073 ft.
      ▼ Is Allen Throop Loop a point to point trail?
      Allen Throop Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Allen Throop Loop?
      Allen Throop Loop is 4,501 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Allen Throop Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Allen Throop Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Allen Throop Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Allen Throop Loop are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Allen Throop Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Allen Throop Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Allen Throop Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Allen Throop Loop. The trail is 4,501 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Allen Throop Loop?
      Allen Throop Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 510 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 537 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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