more stats
1,847 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
1,359 ft
Altitude min
1,434 ft
Altitude max
1,434 ft
Altitude start
1,358 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
1,365 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Beautiful (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • AKA
    Hydra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #93065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74825 in Trail Running
    • #120528 in Hiking
    • #22725 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #930 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,319 in Trail Running
    • #1,803 in Hiking
    • #574 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

Cross-country style singletrack that climbs into a recent white oak habitat restoration thinned section of forest before winding its way down the opposite side of the ridge. Several rock gardens and brief bursts of climbing on the way down the hill.

OSU has officially marked this trail as not to be ridden when travel on the trail disturbs the trail tread.

Access Info

Access both the top and the bottom of this trail from Road 660. The top of the trail continues on across the road. The bottom of the trail is very close to the 4-way intersection of Road 660 with Patterson Road heading to the Lewisburg Saddle and Oak Creek gates as well as with Road 650 heading towards Dimple Hill.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 411 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
Status:
on Oct 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beautiful (Lower) located?
      Beautiful (Lower) is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.61966, -123.31174.
      ▼ How hard is Beautiful (Lower)?
      Beautiful (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beautiful (Lower)?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,359 ft to 1,434 ft.
      ▼ Is Beautiful (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Beautiful (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beautiful (Lower)?
      Beautiful (Lower) is 1,847 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beautiful (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beautiful (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beautiful (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beautiful (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beautiful (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Beautiful (Lower). The trail is 1,847 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beautiful (Lower)?
      Beautiful (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,000 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,087 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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