Bonzai and Calloway Creek Trail Loop

The loop is approximately 10.2 kilometers (6.3 miles) long. For jogging, it typically takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete, depending on your pace and how often you stop to enjoy the scenery.

The Bonzai and Calloway Creek Trail Loop is rated as moderate difficulty. While it offers a good workout with rolling terrain, climbing sections, and descents, it's generally not overly strenuous. Beginners with some fitness can enjoy it, but be prepared for varied terrain including singletrack and some elevation changes.

You'll experience diverse terrain, primarily natural-tread (dirt) singletrack, with sections of compact dirt and short gravel. Expect a mix of rolling hills, climbs, and descents. Specific parts of the Bonzai trail have close-in vegetation and tight turns, while the Calloway Creek Trail features compact dirt, gravel sections, and a couple of footbridges. Some segments may also follow old forest roads.

The loop offers lush forest environments with diverse ecosystems, large trees, ferns, and coastal flora. You'll pass by Cronemiller Lake and Calloway Creek, with picturesque bridge crossings. You can also discover the historic Cap House (Historic Powder House).

Yes, the route utilizes and intersects with several other trails within the McDonald-Dunn Forest. You'll find sections that are part of the Bonzai Trail, Calloway Creek Trail, Section 36 Loop Trail, Powderhouse Trail, and Dave's Trail.

Yes, the trails within McDonald-Dunn Forest are generally dog-friendly. Please ensure your dog remains on a leash at all times to protect wildlife and ensure a pleasant experience for all users.

The trail is enjoyable year-round, but spring and fall offer particularly pleasant conditions with mild temperatures and vibrant foliage. Spring brings blooming wildflowers like trilliums, while fall showcases beautiful autumn colors. Summers can be warm, so an early start is recommended, and winters can be wet, requiring appropriate gear.

No, there are no entrance fees or permits required to access the trails in the McDonald-Dunn Forest, including the Bonzai and Calloway Creek Trail Loop. It's part of the Oregon State University Research Forests and is open to the public for recreation.

Specific parking information isn't provided, but trails in the McDonald-Dunn Forest typically have designated parking areas at trailheads. It's advisable to check a local map or the McDonald-Dunn Forest website for the most current parking locations and directions to the trailhead.

Yes, while much of the McDonald-Dunn Forest is multi-use, certain sections, particularly parts of the Calloway Creek Trail and Intensive Management Trails, have seasonal closures for bicycles and are designated as pedestrian-only year-round. This can offer a more serene jogging experience in those areas.

As the trail winds through diverse forest ecosystems, you might spot various birds, small mammals like squirrels and chipmunks, and potentially deer. Keep an eye out for local flora, including large trees, abundant ferns, and coastal plants.