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3,261 ft
Distance
-431 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-431 ft
Altitude change
1,664 ft
Altitude min
2,094 ft
Altitude max
2,094 ft
Altitude start
1,663 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
3,261 ft
Distance down
00:04:25
Avg time

Southridget Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alder Creek
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • AKA
    South Ridge
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60483 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120502 in Trail Running
    • #147534 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #585 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,812 in Trail Running
    • #2,221 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner

Narrow and quick singletrack descent along the ridge to the south and west of McCulloch Peak. Trail is tight and twisty with little pops and jumps as it crosses a number of forest roads on the edge of a clearcut to the west. Initially relatively flat with the last section above the road steepening significantly into tight rock armored chutes with catch berms down to cross Road 770. From there it crosses the road, heading back into the forest briefly before ending at Road 770, directly across from the top of Word to Your Mother.

The use of trails is not allowed when travel will result in leaving a track in the mud, or when there is significant standing water on the trail.

Access Info Restricted Access

Access requires a free permit that must be renewed yearly in person at the Starker Forests main office, open M-F between 7am and 4:30pm.

Disclaimer

Permit required from Starker Forests. Private property.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Southridget Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 19, 2026
As good as it gets.
Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 30, 2026
Dry. There’s grip if you know where to look.
Aug 13, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 1, 2026
Dry. Very good. Perfect at the very top.
Jul 28, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 28, 2026
The Pinchot Harvest is complete and closures have been lifted.
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on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 1,427 ft • 6 •
      Skillings the road to the top pretty much, then South Ridget, to Word to Your Mother, then Upper As you...
      3.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★ 14%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Southridget located?
      Southridget is located in Alder Creek, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Alder Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.62956, -123.35408.
      ▼ How hard is Southridget?
      Southridget is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Southridget?
      The trail has 431 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,664 ft to 2,094 ft.
      ▼ Is Southridget a point to point trail?
      Southridget is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Southridget?
      Southridget is 3,261 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Southridget?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Southridget. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Southridget? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Southridget are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Southridget?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Southridget. The trail is 3,261 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Southridget?
      Southridget is a very popular trail. There have been 1,115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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