Accessing the Forest McDonald Research Forest Map · 2019-05-03 · Welcome to the Oregon State...
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HIKING/BIKING/HORSE TRAIL
PRIMARY USE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL (Open to hikers; no horses)
HIKING and SEASONAL BIKING TRAIL (Open to bikes 4/15 to 10/31 only; no horses)
HIKING TRAIL (No bikes or horses)
FOREST ROAD (Closed to Unauthorized Motor Vehicles; Open to HIKING/BIKING/HORSES)
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Accessing the Forest
Welcome to the Oregon State University Research Forests!The Oregon State University Research Forests consist of the McDonald Forest, the Dunn Forest, the Elizabeth Cameron Starker Demonstration Forest, and several other forests throughout Oregon. Within the McDonald Forest, you will pass through many forest types including oak woodlands, forest plantations, riparian areas, and old growth reserves.
While the Forests may feel like a public park, they are actually living laboratories, managed by the OSU College of Forestry and dedicated to teaching, research, and demonstration. College of Forestry students and faculty use the Research Forests to find new ways of sustainably managing and growing Oregon forests for conservation, education, business, and recreation.
We welcome community members to enjoy our beautiful trails on foot, horseback, or non-motorized bicycle while learning about forest ecosystems and forest management.
Be Part of the Solution!Parking is limited, and trailheads can get congested. Here’s how you can help:
• Carpool from a central location
• Ride, run, or hike to the Forest
• Visit lower-use trailheads or during quieter times
Drive slowly and carefully on your way to the Forest. Expect to see cars pulling out of driveways, wildlife, bikes, kids, horses, runners, and dogs at any time on these residential roads. Remember that we all share the Forest. Drive and park safely, only visit during open hours, keep dogs close to you or on a leash, and be friendly with your fellow visitors.
For more information and tips on how to get to the trailhead without your car, and to view a webcam of the Oak Creek Parking Area, visithttp://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/ alternative-trailhead-transportation
Get Connected• Email sign-ups
• Volunteer
• Donate to support trailshttp://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/ more-information
Contact usThe OSU Research Forestshttp://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu541-737-4452
Play and Learn in the Research ForestsThe OSU College of Forestry is pleased to offer 26 miles of well-maintained trails and more than 100 miles of forest roads for the Corvallis community to use and enjoy. Forest staff, students, and volunteers work together to provide many services to visitors including maintenance of trails and directional signs as well as Peavy Arboretum and trailheads.
Forest FavoritesPeavy Arboretum (maps below and other
side) has an extensive collection of native and locally growing trees and shrubs—a great place to bring the family for a stroll and a picnic.
Old Growth and New Growth Trails Experience two types of forests, one with towering trees and the other with trees planted in rows on these hiker-only trails near Lewisburg Saddle.
Sulphur Springs is one of the earliest established recreation sites on the McDonald Forest. As early as the 1890s, visitors started coming to see the mineral springs.
Dimple Hill provides breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and is accessed via Dan’s Trail, which runs approximately three miles. Parking is located at Chip Ross Park.
McDONALD FOREST TRAILSHiking/Biking/Horse TrailALPHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .4 milesBAKER CREEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .2 milesBANZAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .3 milesBEAUTIFUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .0 milesDAN’S-HORSE CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . .0 .7 milesDAN’S TRAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .1 milesDAVE’S TRAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .5 milesEXTENDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .4 milesFIREHOUSE (Cameron Forest) . . . . . .0 .28 milesHOMESTEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .5 milesLOWER HORSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .5 milesQUERCUS MEADOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .2 milesRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .6 milesSCOUT (Dunn Forest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .7 milesSIDESADDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .25 milesUPPER HORSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .9 milesUPROUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .7 milesVINEYARD MOUNTAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .8 miles540-547 CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .2 miles
Primary Use Mountain Bike Trail (Open to hikers; no horses)NO SECRET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .3 miles
Hiking and Seasonal Biking Trail (Open to bikes 4/15 to 10/31 only; no horses)CALLOWAY CREEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .3 milesINTENSIVE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .1 miles
Hiking Trail (No bikes or horses)CFIRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .5 milesFOREST DISCOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .3 milesFIR HOLLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .1 milesFIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .1 milesMARITIME MEANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .2 milesNEW GROWTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .5 milesOLD GROWTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .5 milesPOND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .2 milesPOWDER HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .0 milesREDCEDAR RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .1 milesSECTION 36 LOOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .3 milesSEQUOIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .1 milesSULPHUR SPRINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .1 milesWOODLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .4 miles
Guidelines & Information• Motor vehicle access on Forest roads is
by authorized vehicles only.
• The forest is closed from 9pm to 5am.
• For your safety, follow all posted trail and road closures. This is a working forest with an active forest management program.
• Parking is limited, so if you plan to meet a group at the trailhead, carpool instead.
• Travel with caution on forest roads. Logging trucks, authorized vehicles, and other visitors all share the same roads. Vehicles have right of way.
• McDonald Forest is closed to hunting and target shooting.
• Protect research by leaving research sites and markings undisturbed and by traveling only on authorized roads and trails.
• No smoking, fireworks, campfires, barbecues, or open flame.
• No camping, swimming, fishing, firewood cutting, or consumption of marijuana or alcohol.
• Control pets using voice control or leash. Clean up and carry out pet waste.
Trail Use in Wet WeatherUse 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. This is especially important for natural surface trails such as Dave’s, Vineyard Mountain, and Beautiful Trails. If trail damage occurs during winter months, seasonal restrictions will be implemented.
A large format, detailed trail map of the McDonald, Dunn, and Cameron Forests
is for sale at local bookstores and outdoor shops.
McDonaldResearch ForestMAP AND VISITOR GUIDE
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