more stats
4,035 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,085 ft
Altitude min
1,115 ft
Altitude max
1,107 ft
Altitude start
1,086 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
656 ft
Distance climb
2,661 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

Road 560 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 [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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

Wide gravel road that extends north and east away from the intersection of Davies Road and Nettleton Road above the Arboretum. The road runs level past the Powder House and then slightly downhill before dead-ending just past the start of Banzai trail.

Access Info

Access at Davies Road and Nettleton Road at the top of Beuter Road.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 73 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Road 560 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...
Apr 22, 2022 @ 5:50am
Apr 22, 2022
Mar 31, 2022 @ 1:43pm
Mar 31, 2022
Jun 22, 2021 @ 10:26am
Jun 22, 2021
 reporter The northern portion of the McDonald Forest (from Lewisburg Saddle to Peavy Arboretum) and Elizabeth Starker Cameron Tract are now OPEN to public.
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on Jun 30, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road 560 located?
      Road 560 is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66207, -123.25672.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 560?
      Road 560 has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,085 ft to 1,115 ft.
      ▼ Is Road 560 a point to point trail?
      Road 560 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Road 560?
      Road 560 is 4,035 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 560?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 560. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Road 560? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 560 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 560?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Road 560. The trail is 4,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Road 560?
      Road 560 is a very popular trail. There have been 398 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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