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1,427 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
00:02:27
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
865 ft
Altitude min
937 ft
Altitude max
865 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
15%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance flat
00:02:27
Avg time

Sidesaddle Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #99244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90251 in Trail Running
    • #94678 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, 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

Official multi-use compacted gravel path with the outslope edge delineated by poles anchored to the ground. Designed for equestrian access between the trailer parking area about 1/4 mile north and downhill from Lewisburg Saddle and the intersection of Davies Road and Nettleton Road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 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 @ 9:40am
Jun 25, 2024
 reporter All McDonald, Dunn and Elizabeth Starker Cameron Demonstration Forests are closed for spraying herbicide on all roads, roadside ditches, and...
May 25, 2024 @ 4:35pm
May 25, 2024
Jun 22, 2021 @ 10:28am
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.
Jun 20, 2021 @ 8:42pm
Jun 20, 2021
 reporter The OSU Research Forests will be spraying all roads, roadside ditches, and cut-banks on the McDonald, Dunn, and Cameron Forests. These forests are...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidesaddle

        ▼ Where is Sidesaddle located?
        Sidesaddle is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.64029, -123.2972.
        ▼ How hard is Sidesaddle?
        Sidesaddle is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidesaddle?
        Sidesaddle has 72 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 865 ft to 937 ft.
        ▼ Is Sidesaddle a point to point trail?
        Sidesaddle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.

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