more stats
2,201 ft
Distance
-303 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
-303 ft
Altitude change
983 ft
Altitude min
1,286 ft
Altitude max
1,286 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
2,201 ft
Distance down
00:02:30
Avg time

Alpha Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #148684 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67680 in Trail Running
    • #118522 in Hiking
    • #23489 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,446 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,245 in Trail Running
    • #1,785 in Hiking
    • #593 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

Official multi-use bidirectional gravel trail. The trail is open year-round to bikes as well as equestrian and pedestrian traffic. Bikes are required by OSU to yield to all other users.

Kind of steep, kind of fast, all descending, dumping you out onto a much longer road descent into the Soap Creek valley.

Access Info

Access the top of this trail from Ridge. Access the bottom from a dead-end at the top of Road 810.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Alpha Trail Reports

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Aug 5, 2025 @ 3:38pm
Aug 5, 2025
 Open. The STLP Turkey Run Harvest has finally ended.
Jun 19, 2023 @ 9:20am
Jun 19, 2023
 reporter Closed for Student Logging Training Program (SLTP) 810 Turkey Run Harvest.
May 3, 2022 @ 8:30am
May 3, 2022
Nov 25, 2021 @ 9:35am
Nov 25, 2021
Sep 6, 2021 @ 12:44pm
Sep 6, 2021
 Pretty big mess of deadfall across the trail, but it's been integrated into the dirt enough to be fairly easily walked over but not ridden
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpha located?
      Alpha is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.633, -123.30302.
      ▼ How hard is Alpha?
      Alpha is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpha?
      The trail has 303 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 983 ft to 1,286 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpha a point to point trail?
      Alpha is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpha?
      Alpha is 2,201 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpha?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alpha. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alpha? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpha are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpha?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Alpha. The trail is 2,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alpha?
      Alpha is a moderately popular trail. There have been 278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 283 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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