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3.2 miles
Distance
408 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
00:20:56
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
966 ft
Altitude min
1,375 ft
Altitude max
966 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-10.2%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:20:56
Avg time

Nettleton Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #500
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Named after Harry J. Nettleton, the research forests manager from 1949 to 1959, this is a wide high-traffic gravel road that starts at the Lewisburg Saddle on Sulfur Springs Rd and runs eastward to a four-way intersection high above the Peavy Arboretum. This is the upper of two roads that split at the saddle and meet again at that intersection, the other being Davies Road. The combination of them makes a nice gravel riding loop that can be done year-round.

Nettleton is a steady uphill climb to the end of Vineyard Mountain trail as you head east, after which it descends past the crossing of Dave's trail to the four-way intersection.

Access Info

You will most likely access this road directly from Lewisburg Saddle on Sulfur Springs Rd, or perhaps from its other end where it again intersects the Davies and Beuter roads.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 126 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 553 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Nettleton Road located?
        Nettleton Road is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63673, -123.29593.
        What is the elevation gain for Nettleton Road?
        Nettleton Road has 408 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 966 ft to 1,375 ft.
        Is Nettleton Road a point to point trail?
        Nettleton Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Nettleton Road?
        Nettleton Road is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on Nettleton Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nettleton Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Nettleton Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nettleton Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Nettleton Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Nettleton Road. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Nettleton Road?
        Nettleton Road is a very popular trail. There have been 2,459 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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