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Row River National Recreation Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Cottage Grove, Oregon · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Row River National Recreation Trail'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.

PavedRestroomsTrailhead parking

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Row River National Recreation Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websiteblm.gov
  • Phone+1 541-683-6600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Row River National Recreation Trail

77885 Mosby Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

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Running trails near Cottage Grove

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Mosby Creek Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

MixedShadedScenic

Paved trail that follows a former rail line and has a bridge.

under a mile away

Row River Nature Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

PavedScenic

1.6 miles away

Bohemia Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 875 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park boasting an amphitheater and a fountain, along with play areas.

2.8 miles away

Beginning of Row River Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

2.9 miles away

North Regional Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

Dog-friendly

Park offering a disc golf course and trails, plus a public restroom.

2.9 miles away

South River Road Dog Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

3.1 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.