more stats
1,329 ft
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
166 ft
Altitude change
1,009 ft
Altitude min
1,180 ft
Altitude max
1,009 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
12.5%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
1,240 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Uproute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Forest
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75926 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111523 in Trail Running
    • #84983 in Hiking
    • #23603 in Horseback
    • #9023 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #760 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,724 in Trail Running
    • #1,409 in Hiking
    • #596 in Horseback
    • #110 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • 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

Short official multi-use bidirectional gravel trail. The trail is open year-round to bikes as well as equestrian and pedestrian traffic. Bikes are required by OSU to yield to all other users.

A series of short-legged switchbacks between the end of Road 6020 and Road 680 that also serves as an access point to the top of Extendo.

Access Info

Access the bottom of this trail by climbing up Road 6020 off of Patterson Rd (Road 600) all the way to the end. Access the top of this trail from the top of Extendo or from Road 680.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 432 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Uproute located?
      Uproute is located in McDonald Forest, Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McDonald Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.62727, -123.33317.
      ▼ How hard is Uproute?
      Uproute is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uproute?
      Uproute has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,009 ft to 1,180 ft.
      ▼ Is Uproute a point to point trail?
      Uproute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Uproute?
      Uproute is 1,329 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uproute?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Uproute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uproute?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uproute are:
      • May (38 activities)
      • July (37 activities)
      • August (36 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Uproute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uproute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Uproute?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Uproute. The trail is 1,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Uproute?
      Uproute is a very popular trail. There have been 4,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,441 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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