Hikes, running events, and more–really anything to do with the outdoors! The Outdoor Program is a great resource for a wide range of gear rentals, resources, and clinics–they also house the UO Bike Program. They also host lost of events and trips too! Here are some of our current Eugene highlights:
Spencer Butte: This moderate 1.7 mile hike offers panoramic views of Eugene, such at Autzen stadium, Three Sisters and Fern Ridge Reservoir. Connect this trail with other sections of the Ridgeline Trail System for a longer hike.
Address: 85385 Willamette St, Eugene OR 97405
Mount Pisgah: a 209-acre living tree museum that includes vast riverside trails, serene paths through evergreen forests, water garden teeming with life, and wildflower meadows. Open dawn through dusk, every day of the year.
McKenzie River National Recreational Trail: a 24.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. You’ll pass by beautiful lakes, 2 big waterfalls, lava fields and forests.
Address: McKenzie Hwy, Blue River, OR 97413, Eugene, OR