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4,419 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-206 ft
Descent
00:08:53
Avg time
-110 ft
Altitude change
1,707 ft
Altitude min
1,914 ft
Altitude max
1,817 ft
Altitude start
1,706 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,342 ft
Distance climb
2,828 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:08:53
Avg time

Play Time Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31240 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100479 in Trail Running
    • #132363 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #313 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,606 in Trail Running
    • #1,975 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

A new primary mountain bike trail under construction by Team Dirt, with the support and guidance of the Oregon State University Research Forest. This trail will allow for new loop options in the McCulloch Peaks area and the No Secret trail

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 273 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Play Time Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 27, 2026
 Vegetation at the beginning of the trail is starting to get a little overgrown. Rest of the trail was perfect.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 4, 2026
 Super good condition
Jan 19, 2026 @ 7:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 19, 2026
 Running perfect. Get after it!!
Jan 12, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
 The root ball holes have been fixed by multiple crib walls as of 1/10/25. There is also a small blowdown shortly after that is easily negotiated
Dec 22, 2025 @ 6:07am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 22, 2025
 Significant tread damage near the high point in the clear cut from fallen trees. Additional downed trees once you leave the clear cut.
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on Apr 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Play Time located?
      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 44.63826, -123.35184.
      ▼ How hard is Play Time?
      Play Time is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Play Time?
      Play Time has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,707 ft to 1,914 ft.
      ▼ How long is Play Time?
      Play Time is 4,419 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Play Time?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Play Time. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Play Time?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Play Time are:
      • August (27 activities)
      • July (26 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Play Time? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Play Time are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Play Time?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Play Time. The trail is 4,419 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Play Time?
      Play Time is a very popular trail. There have been 1,566 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,538 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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