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Summary: From the parking lot, take the west trail and follow .21 miles and look for the trail and kiosk to your left marked as Dan's trail (lower) and follow this main trail (stay left at main trail junction .8 miles in) crossing over the 612 gravel road the junction with 612.4 and (upper) Dan's trail (also marked). From here you'll begin a 2 miles 1,000 foot elevation single track switch back trail to the top of Dimple Hill (right near the top, stay left). There are a few rest benches along the way, and one on top near Dan's monument. The upper portion is open year round to hikers, bikers & horses, the lower section is open to hikers year round and to bikers & horses April thru October. Trailhead: A very popular hike in Corvallis, Oregon. From I-5 take Corvallis exit, as you come into town over the Willamette River (HWY 34) take a right on 3rd Street/HWY 99W (north) and follow to a stop light on Walnut Blvd (take a left at the light). Turn right off of Walnut onto Highland Drive, as you come to the top of the second hill (if you pass CVHS you missed it) take a left onto Lester Ave and drive till it ends in the gravel parking lot of Chip Ross Park. There is a portable bathroom at this spot. This is the start of your hike. From the bathroom take the wide left trail (heading west). (Lat:44.6063 Lon:-123.2772) Trail Guides for Dans Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Corvallis Park & Rec Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Craig Cole, who has posted 72 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Linda on 2/22/2008 We've hiked this trail with our grandchildren and just ourselves a few times. Most the trails are easy to follow, less chance of getting lost. I think three trails lead to the top of Dimple Hill, and Dan's trail can lead off west more, but the kids or I didn't go that way, only our runner grandpa has gone on all the trails. It wasn't hard, and those less hardy types can just go slower and all will enjoy the plants, garden type snakes, interesting birds, etc. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Benton County Hiking, Benton County Trails, Benton County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||