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Mosby Creek Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in Cottage Grove, Oregon · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mosby Creek Trailhead'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.
Paved trail that follows a former rail line and has a bridge.
What runners say about Mosby Creek Trailhead
“This trail consists of 14 miles worth of paved sidewalk that is alongside gorgeous natural scenery and multiple bridges.”
“A nice and shady section that stays cooler during the summer with trees along the path with lots of moss and sword ferns lining the shady sides of the path.”
This is a beautiful rails to trails path. Start here instead of the trailhead in town. We rode to the end of the trail. 28 miles round trip. Mild elevation climb on the way out. But a really pleasant comfortable ride. No charge for parking. Path wasn’t crowded at all!
Was a great ride. Trail is paved and mostly shaded. Recommend this bike trail to all.
100% paved. Great trail for walking, wheelchairs, elliptigos, rollorblades, and biking. From Mosby Creek Trailhead parking lot bathroom to the 2nd bathroom is 3.6 miles. This bathroom overlooks Dorena Lake through the trees. Starting from Mosby Creek Trailhead you will get 1.
This is an excellent straight, non inclined trail that is family/stroller friendly. This trail consists of 14 miles worth of paved sidewalk that is alongside gorgeous natural scenery and multiple bridges.
Trail conditions & character
“This trail consists of 14 miles worth of paved sidewalk that is alongside gorgeous natural scenery and multiple bridges.”
“A pleasant, flat, paved walking and biking trail with a nice parking lot at the trailhead”
“This trail consists of 14 miles worth of paved sidewalk that is alongside gorgeous natural scenery and multiple bridges.”
“A nice and shady section that stays cooler during the summer with trees along the path with lots of moss and sword ferns lining the shady sides of the path.”
“A pleasant, flat, paved walking and biking trail with a nice parking lot at the trailhead”
“From Mosby Creek Trailhead parking lot bathroom to the 2nd bathroom is 3.”
“The path becomes steeper with moss, sticks, twigs, and uneven bumps because of tree roots under the concrete.”
“This is an excellent straight, non inclined trail that is family/stroller friendly.”
Plan your run at Mosby Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteblm.gov
- Phone+1 541-683-6600
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