more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
968 ft
Climb
00:10:30
Avg time
968 ft
Altitude change
639 ft
Altitude min
1,606 ft
Altitude max
639 ft
Altitude start
1,608 ft
Altitude end
13%
Grade
2.6%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
00:10:30
Avg time

Mostly Dead Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alder Creek
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Starker Forests

Steep gravel road that leads up from Skillings Rd past the bottom of Lower As You Wish and short connectors that tie into Narnia Forest. The road briefly flattens near a rock quarry site before steepening significantly. It climbs past a small white oak savannah that is likely recently restored before ending atop the site of a 2019 clear cut, providing a nice view of the south ridge of McCulloch Peak as well as glimpses of Price Peak and others of the Cardwell Hills range.

Access Info Restricted Access

Access requires a free permit that must be renewed yearly in person at the Starker Forests main office, open M-F between 7am and 4:30pm.

Disclaimer

Permit required from Starker Forests. Private property.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mostly Dead Rd Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2024 @ 2:51pm
Jun 1, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024 @ 10:10am
Apr 24, 2024
 reporter With visitor safety being the key factor during operations, Starker Forests will implement a Monday-Friday recreation closure of its Alder Creek...
Jul 13, 2022 @ 10:12am
Jul 13, 2022
 reporter Alder Creek Tree Farm has reopened.
Jul 11, 2022 @ 8:32pm
Jul 11, 2022
 reporter All of Alder Creek Tree Farm is closed July 11th and 12th.
Oct 20, 2021 @ 6:50am
Oct 20, 2021
 reporter Reopened.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mostly Dead Rd located?
      Mostly Dead Rd is located in Alder Creek, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Alder Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60805, -123.35288.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mostly Dead Rd?
      Mostly Dead Rd has 968 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 639 ft to 1,606 ft.
      ▼ Is Mostly Dead Rd a point to point trail?
      Mostly Dead Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mostly Dead Rd?
      Mostly Dead Rd is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mostly Dead Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mostly Dead Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mostly Dead Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mostly Dead Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mostly Dead Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Mostly Dead Rd. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mostly Dead Rd?
      Mostly Dead Rd is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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