more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
348 ft
Climb
-345 ft
Descent
00:13:47
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
533 ft
Altitude min
853 ft
Altitude max
533 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
-26.6%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
4,216 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:13:47
Avg time

Summit Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chip Ross Park
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • AKA
    Chip Ross Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #153189 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53665 in Trail Running
    • #62656 in Hiking
    • #27847 in Horseback
    • #47343 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,470 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,042 in Trail Running
    • #1,144 in Hiking
    • #679 in Horseback
    • #739 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Corvallis

Main loop of the Chip Ross Park trail system. Riding counter-clockwise out of the parking lot it takes you up a dirt double track to the summit meadow backed on the north side by native Oregon white oak trees. The double track crosses the summit at the north end of the meadow, passing a number of park benches and unofficial trails before it turns into relatively tight singletrack. The singletrack descends the west side of the ridge and turns south, passing an access trail into the McDonald Forest and then turning back to gravel-covered double track as it cuts across the south side of the park, returning to the parking lot.

Access Info

Access both ends of this trail right at the main parking lot at the end of NW Lester Ave.

Tags
MeadowSummit
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Summit Loop Trail Reports

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May 9, 2024 @ 8:06pm
May 9, 2024
 reporter Some soft spots. Give 'em a pack-down as you go by.
Apr 22, 2024 @ 6:50am
Apr 22, 2024
Sep 17, 2023 @ 5:30pm
Sep 17, 2023
 reporter Dry. Better on the north side than the south.
May 29, 2022 @ 5:02pm
May 29, 2022
 reporter
Sep 21, 2020 @ 10:53am
Sep 21, 2020
 reporter Corvallis Parks and Recreation Natural Areas have reopened to the public.
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on May 9, 2024
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Qbutta13
      Closed to bikes until May 2025 for unpaved trails
      tbmaddux tbmaddux
      Counter-clockwise gives you an easier climb up the back way on the double track and a more fun descent on the brief stretch of singletrack. The loose gravel at the bottom is horrible in either direction, but less horrible going counter-clockwise.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Summit Loop located?
      Summit Loop is located in Chip Ross Park, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Chip Ross Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60619, -123.27905.
      ▼ How hard is Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop has 348 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 345 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 533 ft to 853 ft.
      ▼ Is Summit Loop a point to point trail?
      Summit Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Summit Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Summit Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 526 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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