Shortcut
- 0.2 mi
- round trip
- 136 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Shortcut is a short, easy mountain biking route in Oregon, about 1.1 miles from the town of Alder. The out-and-back trip covers roughly 0.44 miles, with a total climb of 136 feet from a low point of 1,155 feet to a high of 1,283 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.05 miles from the start, with a 16% grade. 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 most days. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Supertree and Panama Canal are both mountain biking routes within a mile. Root Down is a hike about 0.7 miles away, and Marys Peak Campground is about 4.5 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Safari Town Surf38 mi away
- Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa49 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Shortcut
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, 5 mi away at 592 ft. The station sits about 700 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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