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Chip Ross Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Corvallis, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Chip Ross Park Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Chip Ross Park Trailhead
“It's such a beautiful forest area that's minutes away from all of our homes here in Corvallis.”
Gateway to a beloved Corvallis hiking trail. This trail can be walked as a loop or used as an entry point to hike Mac-Dunn State Forest. The city has worked to remove the Doug Fir and restore this property to oak savanna.
I was looking for a place to ride my e-MTB while visiting my daughter in Corvallis who is studying at OSU. This place fit the bill, while the trails are not too technical it provides nice access for exploring the McDonald Research Forest trails and roads above.
I love this area, it combines with the Timberhill natural trail area near 29th Street and the top of kings Blvd. Near WinCo. It's such a beautiful forest area that's minutes away from all of our homes here in Corvallis. There is some construction going on at the end of Kings Blvd.
Trailhead parking lot still in need of repair, the trail is wide and accommodating, and the plants seem managed. Beautiful day for a hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Come prepared for a steep climb but the view of Corvallis from the top of the hill is worth the effort!”
“Trailhead parking lot still in need of repair, the trail is wide and accommodating, and the plants seem managed.”
“Come prepared for a steep climb but the view of Corvallis from the top of the hill is worth the effort!”
Plan your run at Chip Ross Park Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecorvallisoregon.gov
- Social Facebook
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