Guides
Paved path follows the Willamette River with views of Mt Pisgah.
This brand new trail was dedicated by the city on April 25th, 2011. The 10-foot-wide asphalt path transports walkers, runners and cyclists along the river for 2.5 miles to Quarry Creek. The trek offers close-up views of wildlife and wildflowers, along with a new perspective on Mount Pisgah in the distance to the south.
Hike unmarked roads and trails to an incredible view of Jasper Valley and Thurston.
Up in the Thurston Hills, past the Mountain Gate housing developments are two small hills. The smaller one has a nice viewpoint about half way up, but the summit is covered in trees. Overall this small hill is not really worth climbing. The climb up the larger hill is much more rewarding with one wide open view of Jasper Valley from one viewpoint,...
Popular hike just outside of Eugene with stunning views of the Willamette Valley. Adjacent arboretum with nature walks.
Several hiking trails are maintained by the Lane County Parks Department on Mount Pisgah. The summit is accessible by a steep 1.4-mile trail from a parking area near the base of the hill. Several other trails make their way through the adjacent arboretum and up the slopes. The summit offers a panoramic view of the southern Willamette Valley and includes...
Walk along the Willamette River and through a forest of maple and river reeds, with lots of park facilities.
Jasper State Recreation Site is a 60-acre riverside park along the Willamette River. A fun place for family outings and a perfect destination for reunions and weddings, the park offers: • Large grassy play areas • Two playgrounds • Two ball fields • A volleyball set-up • Four group picnic shelters One of the picnic shelters has room...
Eugene's most popular and iconic Butte, with the best view of Eugene/Springfield in the area.
This hike is the most popular in Eugene. Take your choice of trails through Douglas fir trees. At the top you will find a rocky outcroping with views all up and down the Willamette Valley. The butte was called Champ-a te or Cham-o-tee by the native Kalapuya, meaning rattlesnake. One popular theory is that Spencer Butte was named for a young...
Easy hike along Lost Creek and the Willamette River in Elijah Bristow State Park
The Elk trail is a short flat hike in a small portion of Elijah Bristow State Park. It starts along Lost Creek, continues past Channel Lake, through a meadow being restored to native species, then finaly along the Willamette River. In the spring you will find a variety of wildflowers along the trail. Elijah Bristow State Park is an 847-acre collage...
Easy trail through Channel Lake area of Elijah Bristow State Park with lots of nature viewing areas.
The Turtle Trail is an short easy hike along Channel Lake, which is more of a wetland then an actual lake. Be on the look out for wildlife as you sit on the benches in the area. Along the trail you will enter a forest where deer are known to hide out. Finally you will walk along the Willamette River. Elijah Bristow State Park is an 847-acre collage...
This short and steep hike to the top of Mt June will reward you with views of the Three Sisters and the Cascade range.
A former lookout site, the summit at Mount June is the area's tallest peak at 4,618ft. The hike is short at 1.2 miles from trailhead to peak, but there are some fairly steep sections. The hike will take you through a Douglas fir forest with rhododendrons scattered throughout. From the top you will get nice views of the Three Sisters as well...
Trips
Eugene Ridgeline Trail-Blanton road
College Hill, Oregon, United States
Hiking | 1.8 miles (5.2 miles away)
Hiking | 1.8 miles (5.2 miles away)
Nice short hike, great views of Eugene. Best to take trip during the spring bloom... Trail can be wet and muddy in spots
Afternoon hike up Mount Pisgah near Eugene, Oregon.
Nice first days of Summer. My daughter and I took this short hike. What a fine day.
It was the first 70 degree day in Eugene in 2011, so I had to get out and do a hike. Headed out after work. The parking lot and trails were full. Lots of people out enjoying the sunshine.
I've uploaded the damn pictures twice--I don't know whey they're not working.
Butte climb with a little extra mileage for Whitney training.
Nora's First Ridgeline Hike!
College Hill, Oregon, United States
Hiking | 1.7 miles (5.1 miles away)
Hiking | 1.7 miles (5.1 miles away)
I've been meaning to explore the hills behind my house. Wasn't quite sure where the trail heads are, and to be honest I'm still unsure. None of the trails are clearly marked, nor are they official hiking trails, just muddy dirt roads. The hike up the short hill to the West is pretty worthless with no views from the top. I did come across two Thurston high school kids having sex near...
Spencer Butte from Willamette Road Trail
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Hiking | 2.5 miles (5.6 miles away)
Hiking | 2.5 miles (5.6 miles away)
What a beautiful day during the Winter.. Clear, Cold day. If you want to see Eugene-Springfield and beyond from above, this is the place to hike. The trail is heavily used especially near the final ascent to the top.... the Views are spectacular especially on a clear day. Round Trip is about 5 Miles. Vertical climb is about 1100 feet in about 2.5 miles
