Collins River Nature Trail: Hiking & Mountain Biking Trailhead — Attraction in McMinnville

To Barbara Blakely: The main trail doesn't connect to the road, but an emergency trail does. I'm sorry that happened to you. There should be signs at that intersection.

Mostly smooth dirt trail, no holes, no huge roots sticking up, not too much elevation change, no steep inclines but there are some hills. There are lots of small roots sticking up in places, but it's not bad.

MTB: If ran counterclockwise the first 2 miles are pretty fast and flowy. Some tight turns and squeezes toward the end, but that's what makes it fun. There are other trails in the park where bikes are allowed, too.

Main (outer) loop is 3 miles, the Cunningham Connector trail shortens the trail to 2 miles (or could make it longer). There is an old cemetery and what's left of a 1920's car on the Connector trail.

The main loop trail is the outer edge of the peninsula. On the Collins River side of the trail the lake is just down the hill, some places it is...

Beautiful area and maintained very well. It was so peaceful here. Being able to hike thru here and see so many plants and hear the variety of animals is just awesome. They say it's a moderate trail, but I actually considered it to be easy. There are connectors so if you don't want to do the whole loop you have choices. Well...

Pros: Hiking trail was easy, saw two doe while hiking. Cons trail was not clearly marked and kept switching colors. Fallen trees were cut and left everywhere blocking most of the view to the forest. I can see using it more as a mountain biking trail than something...