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Discover the captivating power of nature by hiking some of the best trails in the Northwest. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region hosts an abundance of scenic paths that lead you through rich forests and enchanting canyons, over ancient lava-beds, and to views of lakes and waterfalls. Venture out into the majestic landscape, and awaken your senses to the sights and sounds of this diverse area. Hike on Greenwaters Park trail in Oakridge or the wheelchair accessible Delta Old Growth Trail near McKenzie Bridge for an easy to moderate level of activity. If you are up to the challenge, the Spencer Butte Trail will lead you on a more difficult hike offering refreshing views of Eugene and the Willamette River. Remember to prepare for your hike with enough water and supplies for the duration of your experience. |
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Bohemia Mountain Trail
Sharps Creek Rd; Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Ranger Disitrict: 541.767.5000
This difficult .8 mi (1,28 km) trail on a clear day offers views of the Cascade Range from Mt Hood to Mt Shasta. Wildflowers bloom in late June.Directions: From Cottage Grove take Row River Rd to Sharps Creek and turn ri...
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Brice Creek Trail
Brice Creek Rd; Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Ranger Disitrict: 541.767.5000
This easy to moderate 5.7 mile (9.2 km) trail through a scenic canyon follows Brice Creek with its numerous small waterfalls and pools. The crystal clear waters and old growth forests make Brice Creek a popular destinati...
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Delta Old Growth Grove Nature Trail
Delta Campground Aufderheide National Scenic Byway Rd #19; McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Ranger District: 541.822.3381 |
Fax: 541.822.7254
This easy 0.5 mile (0,8 km) wheelchair accessible loop trail winds through a diverse, ancient, and beautiful forest ecosystem where 650 year old trees tower over 200 feet above a variety of native plants and animals. The...
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Diamond Creek Falls
Salt Creek Falls Observation Site East of MP 58 on Hwy 58; Oakridge, OR
541.782.2283
Diamond Creek Falls Trail #3598 is a difficult 2.5 mile (4 km) loop that begins at Salt Creek Falls Observation Site. From the foot bridge the trail follows along the canyon rims of Salt Creek and Diamond Creek providing...
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Fall Creek National Recreation Trail
Fall Creek 2 miles (3 km) above Fall Creek Lake; Fall Creek, OR 97438
Ranger District: 541.782.2283
This easy to moderate 13.7 mi (21.92 km) trail entices hikers with its unique scenery in each season: fall mushrooms, winter solitude, spring wildflowers and summer swimming holes. Expect a few short step sections from e...
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Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail #1370
12 mi north of Florence on HWY 101; Florence, OR 97439
541.750.7000 |
Fax: 541.750.7142
This easy 1 mi (1,6 km) trail starts at the North end of Devil's Elbow State Park and climbs .3 mi (,5 km) through salal and a spruce grove to an old road. On your right is the Heceta Light Station, now a Bed & Break...
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Jim Weaver National Recreation Trail (Waldo Lake Trail)
Waldo Lake Rd; Oakridge, OR 97463
Ranger District: 541.782.2283
This 19.6 mile (31,6 km) loop trail consists of easy grades except south of Green Lake where several short steep sections exist. Waldo Lake is one of the clearest in the world. Although most of the trail is out of view o...
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Larison Creek Trail #3646
Children will enjoy this easy 6.3 mi (10,1 km) trail. Known for spring wildflowers this trail offers a spectacular array of colors in the fall as well.
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McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
Trail begins 1 mile (1,6 km) east of; McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Ranger District: 541.822.3381 |
Fax: 541.822.254
This easy 26.5 mile (43 km) trail parallels the scenic McKenzie River, gaining 1,750 ft (525 m) as it passes through many contrasting environments: lava beds, lakes, reservoirs, waterfalls, cold-water creeks and dense ol...
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Mount Pisgah
33735 Seavey Lp Rd; Eugene, OR 97405
Arboretum: 541.747.3817
A variety of easy to moderate loop trails from 0.5 miles (0,3 km) to 1.5 miles (1,2 km) make Mt. Pisgah a great place for all ages and abilities to explore. The trails wind through trees and wildflowers labeled to help v...
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Obsidians, Inc.
The oldest and largest outdoor organization in Lane County. Offering year-round hiking, cycling, climbing, snowshoeing, skiing, bus trips, and more. Monthly potlucks. Guests welcome.
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Pacific Crest Trail #2000
Hwy 58 East of Willamette Pass Ski Area; Oakridge, OR 97463
Ranger District: 541.782.2283
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a 2,638 mile (4221 km) wildland route connecting Mexico and Canada. The trail travels 118 miles (189 km) through the Three Sisters Mountains and over Lane County's Diamond Peak....
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Proxy Falls
HWY 242 Near Milepost #64 on Highway 242 (closed in winter; McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
541.822.3381 |
Fax: 541.822.7254
Day Use Fee Area/Northwest Forest Pass. A true sense of deep-forest solitude and mountain beauty is found at Proxy Falls. Travel along the 1+ mile (1.6 km) loop trail through open lava fields and dense forest to view two...
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Row River Trail
Downtown to Culp Creek Row River Rd; Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Chamber: 541.942.2411
This easy paved 15.6 mile (25 km) trail replaced the tracks of the Oregon Pacific and Eastern Railway, which ran from Cottage Grove to Culp Creek. Watch for osprey, heron, ducks and bald eagles in the grassy marshes. In ...
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Sahalie Falls
Hwy 126 18 miles (29 km) east of McKenzie Bridge on Hwy 12; McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
541.822.3381 |
Fax: 541.822.7254
The moderate 3mi (4.8 km) Waterfalls Loop Trail #3507 connects Sahalie and Koosah Falls. Follow the rushing whitewater of the McKenzie River through lush forest and over two waterfalls.
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Salt Creek Falls
Approximately 6 miles (10 km) west of Willamette Pass at Milepost 58.6; Oakridge, OR 97463
541.782.2283
Salt Creek Falls Trail #3673 is an easy .5 mile (.8 km) with a wheelchair accessible observation point to view Salt Creek Falls, the second tallest waterfall in Oregon. From the observation point the trail drops steeply ...
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Skinner Butte Trail
Cheshire Ave (The north end of High St); Eugene, OR 97401
Eugene Parks: 541.682.4800
This moderate 1 mile (0,62 km) forested trail provides a view of the Willamette River and downtown Eugene.
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Spencer Butte Trail
85385 Willamette St; Eugene, OR 97405
Eugene Parks: 541.682.4800
This moderate to difficult 1.7 mile (2.7 km) loop trail climbs 784 ft (235 m) before reaching the summit of Spencer Butte. The 360-degree view from the summit makes this short but challenging trail worth the effort for h...
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Sweet Creek Trail
Sweet Creek Rd; Mapleton, OR 97453
Ranger District: 541.902.8526
Visitors can access the 3.5 miles (5,6 km) of easy to moderate trails and 11 beautiful waterfalls through four trailheads: Homestead Trailhead, Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead, Wagon Road Trailhead and Beaver Creek Trailhead...
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Waldo Shoreline Trail
Waldo Lake Rd; Oakridge, OR 97463
Ranger District: 541.782.2283
This 5 mi (8 km) easy trail offers views of Waldo Lake and several Cascade Peaks. From North Waldo Campground the trail follows the shoreline for 1 mi (.62 km) before joining the Jim Weaver Loop Trail (Waldo Lake Trail)....
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March 13, 2010
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