Lower Dave's
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
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Add the first1.2 km0.8 mi
Distance
48 m157 ft
Elevation gain
20m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
- Bikes allowed
What to expect on this trail
- Natural surface
- Moderate climbs
- Hiking
- Running
How these were worked out
- Natural surfacerecorded
- OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "dirt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
- Moderate climbsestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 9.4% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
Biking is not listed. That means no explicit permission is recorded, which is not the same as a prohibition — see the bike section below.
Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.
About this trail
Lower Dave's is a 1.2 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.
Play the route
Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 0 m
- High point
- 328 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 9.4%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
allowed
OSU College of Forestry classes this as a hiking, biking and horse trail in the Research Forests visitor guide.
Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
53% confidence - score 43/100
- - Terrain: 9.4% 90th-percentile grade and 39 m climbing per km.
- - Surface: dirt.
Source: Land-manager evidence - OSU College of Forestry — Oregon State University Research Forests - checked Sep 6, 2026 - rules v2
View access evidencePosted signs and current land-manager closures always override OpenTrail.
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Connecting trails
Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.
- Bonzai Trail4.8 km · 3.0 mi · McDonald Research ForestModerate · Ace
- Dave's Trail4.4 km · 2.7 mi · McDonald Research ForestModerate · Ace
- Bonzai3.9 km · 2.4 mi · McDonald Research ForestModerate · Ace
- Powderhouse1.4 km · 0.9 mi · McDonald Research ForestEasy · Fern
- Powderhouse Trail1.4 km · 0.9 mi · McDonald Research ForestEasy · Fern
Trails nearby
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Frequently asked
How long is Lower Dave's?
Lower Dave's is 1.2 km (0.8 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 20m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Lower Dave's?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 48 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 9%.
Where is Lower Dave's?
Lower Dave's is in McDonald Research Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Lower Dave's?
No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.
Are dogs allowed on Lower Dave's?
Yes — Lower Dave's is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.
Can you bike Lower Dave's?
Bicycles are permitted, according to OSU College of Forestry — Oregon State University Research Forests. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.