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Dabney State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 871 Google reviews · Running trail in Corbett, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Dabney State Recreation Area'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 Dabney State Recreation Area
“water is pretty clean its just darker water and I prefer the crystal green blue water to swim so I can see if there are critters around.”
“So many picnic tables and beautiful places to sit and look out, though all of these involve going through some lumpy grass areas.”
Nice park. Picnic tables and bbq's are provided. Nice grassy areas two parking lots so plenty of parking available. There are public restrooms. There are walking paths.
Oregon State Park, fee park! Located along Sandy River this park excel in trees, nice an quiet, away from major Highways, with a good size beach, and access to the river, great for families, picnics with available tables and benches, this park is pretty long with trails along the River.
This is a really nice park to enjoy. Sitting on the banks of the Sandy River, you can hike around and get some alone time, picnic, or play disc golf. I’ve played here at least once before, but today I dropped in just to play 9. It’s a very challenging course for me and I played lackadaisically as I was alone.
Beautiful park. Great place to put in your tube and float the river. I went from here to Glen Otto Park, a distance of about four miles and about a three hour journey. If you don’t want to float or if the water is too swift and cold, you can picnic, walk the many trails or, play a game of disc golf.
Trail conditions & character
“Follow the road, staying to the right, down the hill until you reach a roundabout and park in one of the 2 accessible parking spots.”
“A few sections (up to the bathroom and upper parking lot) are dangerously steep.”
“So many picnic tables and beautiful places to sit and look out, though all of these involve going through some lumpy grass areas.”
“Wheelchair accessible beach on the Sandy River!”
“Follow the road, staying to the right, down the hill until you reach a roundabout and park in one of the 2 accessible parking spots.”
“Note, while there is a paved path through a lot of this park, most of it is old and tree roots have done a number on it.”
Plan your run at Dabney State Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoregonstateparks.org
- Phone+1 800-551-6949
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