more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
280 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:14:25
Avg time
262 ft
Altitude change
328 ft
Altitude min
608 ft
Altitude max
328 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
1,253 ft
Distance flat
00:14:25
Avg time

Road 540 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • AKA
    Blake Dr
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests
  • OSM Way
    #106048188

Gravel road that starts at a parking lot across Highway 99 from Vandenberg Ave. Climbs up and westward through the forest, making several crossings of Calloway Creek trail before turning south and passing Cronemiller Lake to end at Beuter Rd (500).

Access Info

Access this road at the parking area, or at its intersection with Beuter Rd.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 13 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 91 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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on Sep 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road 540 located?
      Road 540 is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66869, -123.22277.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 540?
      Road 540 has 280 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 328 ft to 608 ft.
      ▼ Is Road 540 a point to point trail?
      Road 540 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Road 540?
      Road 540 is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 540?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 540. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Road 540? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 540 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 540?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Road 540. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Road 540?
      Road 540 is a very popular trail. There have been 402 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 470 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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