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2.5 miles
Distance
748 ft
Climb
-424 ft
Descent
1,264 ft
High Point
325 ft
Altitude change
558 ft
Altitude min
939 ft
Altitude start
1,263 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
36.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,200 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat

Section 36 Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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

Mixed-surface hiking/walking/running trail that is the highlight of the Peavy Arboretum. This trail forms a continuous trail loop in the Peavy Arboretum if you combine it with Powder House. The full loop takes you up and around Peavy Peak on the south leg then back down past Cronemiller Lake on the north leg.

This trail is closed to bikes and horses.

Access Info

Find either end of this trail from Powder House. The middle of it passes through the lower reaches of the Arboretum, including very close to the parking lot near the Forestry Club Cabin, as well as crossing multiple forest roads.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 12, 2024 @ 9:29am
Aug 12, 2024
 reporter Harvest operations for the Woodpecker Harvest unit are completed and closures have been lifted. Some road and minor trail work still needs to be...
Jul 26, 2024 @ 8:26am
Jul 26, 2024
 reporter Woodpecker harvest closure has expanded and this trail is nearly entirely closed.
Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:10am
Jun 24, 2024
 reporter Closed on the north side for the Woodpecker harvest.
Jan 5, 2024 @ 2:32pm
Jan 5, 2024
 reporter Still closed around Peavy Peak for post-harvest repair. You can detour via roads to make an almost full loop.
Nov 14, 2023 @ 10:36am
Nov 14, 2023
 reporter Closed where it loops up and around Peavy Peak.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Section 36

        ▼ Where is Section 36 located?
        Section 36 is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66282, -123.25318.
        ▼ How hard is Section 36?
        Section 36 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 36?
        Section 36 has 748 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 424 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 558 ft to 1,264 ft.
        ▼ Is Section 36 a point to point trail?
        Section 36 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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