more stats
2,953 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-286 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-283 ft
Altitude change
1,454 ft
Altitude min
1,738 ft
Altitude max
1,738 ft
Altitude start
1,453 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-30.1%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
2,697 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Lower Play Time Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98926 in Trail Running
    • #62422 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

This trail is a multi use trail that is part of a planned future connection to McCulloch Peak from the Oak Creek Trail head.

Access Info

This trail can be accessed from the 680 / 700 road intersection,

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 204 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Lower Play Time Trail Reports

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Jan 19, 2026 @ 7:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 19, 2026
 Cleared and tacky. Give it a rip! Great job builders.
Jan 12, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
 Most of the trail is cleared and rideable. Crib walls were built on 1/10/25 to fix the holes. Only one of them is yet to be completed.
Dec 22, 2025 @ 6:09am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 22, 2025
 Significant tread damage from downed trees in the clear cut section.
Oct 28, 2025 @ 5:47pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 28, 2025
 Other than a few puddles and soft spots, it’s primo.
Aug 10, 2025 @ 8:44am
Aug 10, 2025
 Dry. Very good.
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on Jan 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Play Time located?
      Lower Play Time is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63346, -123.34255.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Play Time?
      Lower Play Time is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Play Time?
      Lower Play Time has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,454 ft to 1,738 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Play Time a point to point trail?
      Lower Play Time is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Play Time?
      Lower Play Time is 2,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Play Time?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Play Time. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Play Time?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Play Time are:
      • August (27 activities)
      • July (22 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Play Time? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Play Time are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Play Time?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower Play Time. The trail is 2,953 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Play Time?
      Lower Play Time is a very popular trail. There have been 1,397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,774 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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