Dunn Research Forest
Dunn Research Forest is a nature reserve in Oregon, at a modelled elevation of 246 m. Marys Peak stands 1,249 m to the southwest, 19 miles off. The nearest named place is Smith Hill, a peak 1.4 miles away. Silver Falls passes 17 miles off.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Oregon State University College of Forestry
How to reach it
- 17.0 mi off the Silver Falls
- 23.6 mi off the Over the Rivers and Through the Woods
Named places within 25 miles
- Smith Hill: 1.4 mi
- Forest Peak: 1.9 mi
- Coffin Butte: 2.3 mi
- Peavy Peak: 2.7 mi
- Poison Oak Hill: 2.8 mi
- Adair County Park: 3.7 mi
- South Luckiamute State Natural Area: 6.1 mi
- South Luckiamute Wildlife Viewing Area: 6.2 mi
- Luckiamute State Natural Area Paddlers' Access: 6.5 mi
- Coronado Park: 6.6 mi
- E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area: 3.3 mi
- Peavy Arboretum: 3.6 mi
- Noyes Natural Area: 5.1 mi
- Chip Ross Park: 5.8 mi
- Owen's Farm Natural Area: 6.0 mi
- Statue of Leonidas: 8.1 mi
- Dancer: 8.9 mi
- Squirrel: 8.9 mi
- Clever Disguise: 8.9 mi
- The River of Life: 8.9 mi
- Calvin Presbyterian Church Community Garden: 7.5 mi
- HP Organic Community Garden: 7.9 mi
- Callahan Food Forest: 8.9 mi
- Organic Growers Club Vegetable Garden: 9.2 mi
- CSC Youth House Gardens: 9.3 mi
- Chinook Salmon: 20.6 mi
- 1245 Mill Street Section Houses: 20.8 mi
- E. M. Waite Memorial Fountain: 21.0 mi
- Oregon World War II Memorial: 21.0 mi
- Moon Tree: 21.0 mi
- Corvallis Museum: 9.2 mi
- Albany Regional Museum: 9.5 mi
- Taylor's Vintage Car Collection: 10.1 mi
- Benton County Historical Museum: 11.3 mi
- Independence Heritage Museum: 12.0 mi
- Lewisville: 6.6 mi
- Buena Vista: 8.4 mi
- Orleans: 9.6 mi
- Ellendale: 16.8 mi
- Eola: 18.4 mi
- Telephone of the Wind: 10.5 mi
- Blue Car Wreck: 18.3 mi
- Aldersgate Camps and Retreats: 19.6 mi
- Salem Riverfront Carousel: 20.8 mi
- Sulfer Springs: 3.8 mi
- Solstice Spring: 14.6 mi
- Hull Spring: 19.8 mi
- Maple Grove Shelter: 9.5 mi
- Santiam River Rest Area: 11.7 mi
- Turner Lake Beach Area: 19.5 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.3 miles of Dunn Research Forest. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marys Peak | SW 226° | 1,248.8 m | 18.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | WNW 299° | 980 m | 14.7 mi |
| Alsea Mountain | SW 219° | 928 m | 18.9 mi |
| Green Mountain | WNW 285° | 860 m | 18.2 mi |
| Little Grass Mountain | WNW 282° | 810 m | 15.2 mi |
| McCulloch Peak | SW 218° | 664 m | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Sykes | NW 316° | 614 m | 15.1 mi |
| Reception Peak | SW 232° | 594 m | 5.5 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 18:47 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 05:28 | 20:18 | 21:03 |
| September equinox | 07:01 | 18:34 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 15:48 | 16:36 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 41 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 45 | 40 |
| Precip in | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 7.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Corvallis State Univ, 6 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOfficial siteOpenStreetMap element way/1105386133
Day trips start here
Take the scenic way to Dunn Research Forest.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.