This Corvallis Oregon Hike Winds Straight Through Peavy Arboretum

Here in Oregon, we’ve no shortage of incredible hiking trails. Mountains, forests, beaches, waterfalls — hiking in Oregon is a veritable choose-your-own-adventure! If you’re looking for a beautiful new hike to try, we have one that might be new to you. Peavy Arboretum 500 Road is a 3.7-mile, out-and-back trail located near Corvallis, Oregon, that’s one of the most spectacular scenic hiking experiences in the state. Why, you ask? Well, that’s just something you’re going to have to keep reading to find out…

Operated by Oregon State University, Peavy Arboretum is 40 acres of peak Oregon beauty.

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The Peavy Arboretum 500 Road is a 3.7-mile trail that journeys straight through the arboretum. The trail is used primarily for hiking, walking, and biking, and is a favorite for those with furry, four-legged adventurers, too!

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The geography of this hike is quite varied, with the trail winding past Cronemiller Lake and through lush, old-growth forests.

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Along the way, you’ll pass one of Peavy Arboteum’s most interesting features: a five-acre “pole farm.”

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These wooden stakes allow students at Oregon State’s College of Forestry to observe and research important issues that affect the state’s most treasured trees and forests, such as chemical leaching and fire mitigation.

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Of course, the most wondrous feature of the Peavy Arboretum 500 Road hike is the trees.

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This easy day trek takes hikers through some of Oregon’s most magnificent, emerald-green forests.

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Because there really is nothing quite like an Oregon tree canopy.

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Open year-round, this trail is particularly winsome in the winter, when the barren trees cast stunning silhouettes against the mountainous landscape.

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This beautiful trek makes for a delightful day hike in Oregon, and really showcases The Beaver State’s splendor.

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This hike through Peavy Arboretum might just one of the most beautiful in all of Oregon. Have you hiked this gorgeous trail in Corvallis, Oregon before? Learn more about what to expect from this hike on the AllTrails website.