more stats
2,356 ft
Distance
219 ft
Climb
00:06:34
Avg time
219 ft
Altitude change
601 ft
Altitude min
820 ft
Altitude max
601 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
9.3%
Grade
3.6%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
2,356 ft
Distance climb
00:06:34
Avg time

Road 543 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, 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
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

Dead-end gravel spur road off of Road 540 that leads uphill to where it crosses Nonzai trail.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 50 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Road 543 Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2024 @ 9:19am
Jun 30, 2024
 reporter Open. Please see bright stickers posted on signs at trailheads for specific information about the herbicide application. These stickers will...
Jun 25, 2024 @ 9:39am
Jun 25, 2024
 reporter All McDonald, Dunn and Elizabeth Starker Cameron Demonstration Forests are closed for spraying herbicide on all roads, roadside ditches, and...
Oct 17, 2023 @ 2:54pm
Oct 17, 2023
 reporter The Ham Bone & Fletching Harvests are now complete and this road is open.
Sep 17, 2023 @ 9:05am
Sep 17, 2023
 reporter Closed for the Ham Bone harvest.
Mar 7, 2022 @ 1:03pm
Mar 7, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road 543 located?
      Road 543 is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66788, -123.24035.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 543?
      Road 543 has 219 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 601 ft to 820 ft.
      ▼ Is Road 543 a point to point trail?
      Road 543 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Road 543?
      Road 543 is 2,356 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 543?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 543. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Road 543? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 543 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 543?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Road 543. The trail is 2,356 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Road 543?
      Road 543 is a very popular trail. There have been 294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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