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3.3 miles
Distance
1,157 ft
Climb
-221 ft
Descent
00:43:40
Avg time
937 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
1,693 ft
Altitude max
584 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
62.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,347 ft
Distance down
1,316 ft
Distance flat
00:43:40
Avg time

Road 770 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Gravel access road. Steep and steady at the start up to where it starts a mostly-flat traverse across the Oak Creek drainage to meet the main road up to McCulloch Peak.

Access Info

Access the bottom of this road from the road network on the other side of Oak Creek. Access the top of this road from Road 700. This road also provides access to the bottom of Southridget and the top of Word to Your Mother.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Road 770 Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 10, 2026
Closed between Southridget and Road 700. You can still climb up this road from where it meets Road 6021 in order to access Word to Your Mother.
Jul 28, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 28, 2026
The Pinchot Harvest is complete and closures have been lifted.
Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 4, 2026
reporter Closed from Road 6021 to Southridget and Word to Your Mother for the Pinchot clear cut harvest. Hauling will be out the north line to Road 700.
May 10, 2026 @ 6:43pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 10, 2026
Cougar crossed the road about 100 feet in front of me at the intersection of 700 and 770 at 5:00 PM Sunday May 10th. It was not aggressive,...
Aug 3, 2024 @ 10:53am
Aug 3, 2024
reporter Dry.
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      KingOfPentacles KingOfPentacles
      Steep road that takes you right to Word. The grade is between 6%-8%. It’s a tough climb, and everyone I’ve spoken to about it says that they too walk a lot of it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road 770 located?
      Road 770 is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60939, -123.33514.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 770?
      Road 770 has 1,157 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 221 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 584 ft to 1,693 ft.
      ▼ Is Road 770 a point to point trail?
      Road 770 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Road 770?
      Road 770 is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 770?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 770. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Road 770?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Road 770 are:
      • September (7 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Road 770? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 770 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 770?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to ride Road 770. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Road 770?
      Road 770 is a very popular trail. There have been 428 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 409 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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