Find the top rated dog walking trails in Glide, whether you're looking for an easy short dog walking trail or a long dog walking trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a dog walking trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
We started at the Mosby Trailhead Parking. I was under the impression the covered bridges were part of the trail but they are not. You can see the Mosby Creek Covered Bridge on a small side road next to the trailhead parking. From there down to where you see the Historic Dorena Covered Bridge on the map is about 10 miles - but no bridge-it is off on another road apparently. That being said this is a gorgeous ride. Massive trees on both sides of the trail. You suddenly realize you are partway up a mountain with towering trees on a steep downhill beside you and towering trees rising above you going up the mountain. Lots of shade. And the ride along Dorena Lake is wonderful-you are above it looking down. This is not a "fast" trail as the price to pay for the trees is a fair amount of root buckling in the trail. Some are marked with yellow-really helps. We didn't want to go fast anyway-wanted to sightsee.
I rode this trail on 6/11/2025 with my family of four (kids 7 and 10) after spending the night at the Diamond Lake Resort Motel. This trail looked like it would be worth the detour on our family road trip, but apparently we got there too early in the season. There were literally HUNDREDS of trees down across the trail, including large sections of trail destroyed as root structures took the asphalt with it when trees came down. Is that normal every season or was 24/25 a particularly stormy Winter?
We started at the Diamond Lake Resort and rode counter clockwise. After 3.7 miles, we counted 35 times we had to stop and lift bikes over logs ranging from enormous to small-ish. We finally hit a cluster of trees across the trail so huge, we finally gave up and rode on the street, which was clear and lightly trafficked. Several times we attempted to rejoin the trail where it crossed the roadway, but along the southwest side of the lake we encountered huge snow drifts that hadn't melted yet. Keep in mind it was shorts and tank top weather, so the snow surprised us. Sadly, the tree situation never improved, except for the sections of the route that passed through the campgrounds.
Also, the mosquito swarms were the most intense I've experienced outside Alaska. We could not stop riding without getting utterly wrecked, and this was in the middle of the day with a comfortable breeze blowing.; they were large and hungry. This trail has wonderful potential and the area is very beautiful, but call the Umpqua National Forest Ranger Station first and get updates before you commit to this one. This trail should not have even been open until crews had completed clearing it. There was no signage informing of the conditions and that would've made all the difference. The Nat'l Forest really dropped the ball by not having the trail cleared this late in the year and by not having any warning signs of the conditions ahead.
We tried this trail but snow and trees still blocked the path. Hopefully, we’ll come back another day.
Very scenic and pleasant route. Benches in a number of places. Surface is good except for a few places with cracks that are bike-tire wide. They are marked with spray paint. Parking lots in town were a bit sketchy, I parked just outside of town at Row River Nature Park.
Wildwood Falls is about 1 1/2 miles past the trail's end. That's on a road; I encountered practically zero traffic, but in summer it could be a busier road.
From the parking lot at the park in Cottage Grove to the "Stand By Me" covered bridge to Dorena Lake, this path is fantastic! Gentle uphill to Dorena Lake through the woods and wonderful views of the lake. 17-mile one-way of great riding!
Very well worth the time and energy. Would do it again if I get the chance.
The trail had none of the issues the last reviewer stated from 2016. The ride around the park had a nice wide paved trail with no weeds, grass, etc. The city maintenance crew was out mowing and crawling brush/weeds. This part of the trail was just flat and boring. The views were of golfers and people enjoying the park. I didn’t like the fact many people allowed their dogs to run free regardless of the fact all dogs were to remain on a leash. My wife and I also took the connecting trail to downtown along the river. We DO NOT recommend doing this section. In the short one mile section there were over a dozen homeless camps, dogs running free and the smell of trash everywhere. At one point we had two dogs charge at us. Sad the city hasn’t done something about all this as the trail has lots of potential to be a beautiful trail.
There are many places where a bike tire could go right into a crack in the pavement, causing severe injuries. It would be wonderful if Rails to Trails could put some pressure on BLM to fix — rather than just mark — the many places in which repair is really needed.
This is one of the most beautiful bike trails around. It is a shame that the paved surface is in such terrible condition.
There are many places where a bike tire could go right into a crack in the pavement, causing severe injuries. It would be wonderful if Rails to Trails could put some pressure on BLM to fix — rather than just mark — the many places in which repair is really needed.
This is one of the most beautiful bike trails around. It is a shame that the paved surface is in such terrible condition.
It’s always in a great condition. A really beautiful ride through the parks and schools.
Was about a 7 mile ride round trip from Mosby creek trailhead to Dorena lake and back . It is completely paved but there were areas where a horse can comfortably walk on the grass next to the trail . Yummy apple trees adorn the trail side to compete with you for your horses attention . Rode down to the water carefully avoiding the wet spots (slippery mud) . Let the horses drink a bit from the rocky dry part . It was pretty neat to see the huge dam and lake . Only one boat was out becuase it was freakin hot and Smokey - but still beautiful . One of those trails that u wouldn’t necessarily seek out unless u live near it - but if u have to go to the neighborhood for some reason might as well saddle up ! There are a lot of bikes and most just zip by - with no understanding to be cautious of the horses . But that’s ok . It works !
TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (a non-profit) and we need your support!
Scan the QR code to get TrailLink on your phone
Map Search
