HomeDestinationsUnited StatesOregonCorvallis Forest Loop - Cycle Ascent
Moderate
Cycling
🇺🇸 United States
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: US-OR-10

Corvallis Forest Loop - Cycle Ascent

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon30 May 2015

Challenging forest singletrack with steep unpaved climbs. Expect rocky sections requiring good bike handling.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Prepare for sustained steep gradients, technical descents, and loose rocky surfaces. Ensure bicycle is well-maintained with good tire grip. Wear helmet and protective gear.

Weather check

At Start
175m

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44.6430, -123.3137

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 44.6430, -123.3137 @ 175m

Quick Stats

Distance
13.06 km
Type
Cycling Sector
Elevation Range
172m - 662m
Max Elevation
662 m
Max Gradient
24.4%
29.3%

Highlights

  • Forest cycling
  • Nature observation

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+491 m

Total Descent

-488 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
75

75.0

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.9

1.9

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)16%
Moderate (3-8%)25%
Steep (>8%)59%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Gravel
90%
Dirt Track
8%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 44

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 44.627066
MAX LAT: 44.643054
MIN LON: -123.352877
MAX LON: -123.311726

Point Spacing: 2.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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