Paul M. Dunn and McDonald Forests, just north of Corvallis and operated
by Oregon State University College of Forestry, are available for day-use
recreation, including hiking, biking, and horseback riding on designated
roads and trails. Respect for research projects and the fragile environment
is understood and appreciated.
Paul M. Dunn Forest -- West of Hwy. 99W, Eight miles
north of Corvallis
Once part of the Camp Adair Military Reservation, where over 60,000
troops trained during World War II. Accessible from Tampico Road and
Soap Creek Road.
McDonald Forest -- North of Corvallis
Features 10 miles of interpretive trails showing aspects of forest ecology
and management. Visitors can hike, horseback ride, and bike on 10 miles
of multiple-use trails and many miles of roads. Maps and guides are
available at forest entrances at Peavy Arboretum, Oak Creek Drive, Lewisburg
Saddle and Sulphur Springs Road.
Peavy Arboretum -- Within McDonald Forest, Eight
miles north of Corvallis
This 40-acre site features a variety of native and exotic plant species.
A list of species is available in the Research Forest field office in
the Arboretum. Visitors learn about aspects of forestry by walking the
Arboretum's three interpretive trails.
