Oregon · Hiking

Powerline Trail

1.0 mi
round trip
356 ft
climb
542 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Powerline Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Oregon, about 2 miles from Corvallis. The trail is roughly 2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 350 feet, and it reaches a high point of about 540 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch near the start, and the trail is rated easy. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Corvallis show July and August highs in the low 80s with only about three wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. The hike takes about an hour. The trail is close to several other routes, including Timber Hill Trails about 0.3 miles away, Forest Dell Trail about 0.7 miles away and Betty Griffiths Trail about 0.8 miles away. Paddlers can reach the East Channel Willamette River about 2.7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Powerline Trail

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 34°

      21 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 35°

      18 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 37°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 40°

      17 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 49°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 52°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 51°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 48°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 38°

      20 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 34°

      22 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Corvallis State Univ, OR, 5.1 mi away at 225 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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