Root Down
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 980 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Is Root Down open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Siuslaw National Forest. It doesn't name Root Down, so check the source for the area it covers.
Homestead Trailhead Closure
Agency closure covering Siuslaw National Forest · Order 06-12-10-26-11 · USFS · Siuslaw National Forest
Sutton Lake Boat Ramp Closure
Agency alert covering Siuslaw National Forest · Order 06-12-10-26-07 · USFS · Siuslaw National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Siuslaw National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Root Down is a mountain biking route in Oregon's Siuslaw National Forest, within the Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA. It is a short out-and-back ride of about 1.2 miles, with a total climb of roughly 980 feet from the low point at 1,007 feet to the high at 1,492 feet. The route is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.35 miles in, with a grade of 28 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Corvallis show July and August highs around 82 to 83°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on more than 20 days. That station sits about 900 feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. Carl's Adventure, another mountain biking route, lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Mohawk and Collarbone Alley hikes are each about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Marys Peak Campground is about 4.2 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Safari Town Surf38 mi away
- Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa50 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Root Down
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.
Jan
47° / 28°
21 wet
Feb
51° / 28°
18 wet
Mar
56° / 31°
21 wet
Apr
61° / 33°
18 wet
May
69° / 39°
14 wet
Jun
74° / 43°
9 wet
Jul
82° / 46°
4 wet
Aug
83° / 46°
4 wet
Sep
77° / 42°
8 wet
Oct
65° / 36°
15 wet
Nov
53° / 31°
20 wet
Dec
46° / 28°
22 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Corvallis Water Bureau, OR, 4.3 mi away at 592 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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