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Charles Metsker County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in McMinnville, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Charles Metsker County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Charles Metsker County Park
Many of the trails are no longer maintained but this is a great area if you get to know it and are looking for plants. With a very good diversity of plants, animals, and views. Finding the way is trial and error and there are quite a few logs, usually a creek crossing, and edges to navigate.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteyamhillcounty.gov
- Phone(503) 434-7463
- Social Instagram
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