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2,526 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:06:30
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,210 ft
Altitude min
1,289 ft
Altitude max
1,213 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
1,608 ft
Distance climb
761 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:06:30
Avg time

Road 640 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
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • 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

Gravel road spur that starts out flat and then slowly descends north and east away from its intersection with Patterson Road near the upper trailhead of Ridge.

Access Info

Splits off Patterson Road near the road and trailhead for the top of Ridge.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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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...
Nov 2, 2023 @ 1:33pm
Nov 2, 2023
 reporter Post-harvest clean-up is finished and this road is now open.
Nov 1, 2023 @ 8:51am
Nov 1, 2023
 reporter Road 640 remains closed for post-harvest clean-up.
Oct 3, 2023 @ 8:28am
Oct 3, 2023
 reporter Closed for the Uncle Rico harvest.
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        Directions to road-640 trailhead (44.630440, -123.304870)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Road 640

        ▼ Where is Road 640 located?
        Road 640 is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63044, -123.30487.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 640?
        Road 640 has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,210 ft to 1,289 ft.
        ▼ Is Road 640 a point to point trail?
        Road 640 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Road 640?
        Road 640 is 2,526 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 640?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 640. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Road 640?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Road 640 are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
        • February (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Road 640? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 640 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 640?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Road 640. The trail is 2,526 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Road 640?
        Road 640 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 261 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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