Eugene, Oregon Hiking Trails
The Eugene, Oregon area is famous for its endless variety of hiking trails, both within the city limits and throughout the surrounding area. With a wide range of great trails offering scenic views that extend from the breathtaking Cascade Mountains to the spectacular cliffs of the Pacific Ocean, you're sure to find a hike that is both challenging and enjoyable. Whether you're looking for an easy stroll through a state park or a strenuous mountain adventure, Oregon offers something for trail buffs of every age and ability.
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Mount Pisgah.
Enjoy a few hours or an all day hike along this fire road to the summit of Mount Pisgah. This steep trial also offers a variety of side trails that wind their way to the top where you can enjoy excellent views and spring wildflowers.
Spencer's Butte.
Offering wide ranging views of Eugene's beautiful Willamette Valley and the Three Sisters, Spencer's Butte is a popular hike for local trail buffs and visitors alike.
Skinner's Butte.
Perfect for watching the beautiful Eugene sunsets, Skinner's Butte is the perfect way to get and eagle's eye view of the city and is a good choice for first time visitors to the area.
Mount June.
This short, steep hiking trail leads trekkers to the 4,618-foot summit of Mount June where your hard work is rewarded with spectacular views. You'll need a car to reach the trailhead, and you can use other area trails to stretch your trip into a full day of outdoor wandering fun.
Sawtooth Trail.
Just off the Mount June trail, Sawtooth is a ten mile roundtrip hike that includes a 100-foot climb up the famous Sawtooth Rock and views from the summit of Hardesty Mountain.
Shotgun Creek.
For an easy hike that's great for the whole family, take a stroll along the 3½-mile long Shotgun Creek trail. This popular trail is only 30 minutes from downtown Eugene and offers a picnic area that's perfect for a midday lunch or snack break for the kids.
Hart's Cove.
The Hart's Cove trail leads to views of a dramatic waterfall that pours straight into the Pacific Ocean. With a path that runs through an old growth spruce forest and meadow lined bluffs, ending at the rocky shore with a bevy of resident sea lions, this five-mile hike is the perfect choice for a day of coastal hiking fun.
Loeb State Park.
California's world famous Giant Sequoia trees can also be found along Oregon's Chetco River in Loeb State Park. Grab a friend (or three) and wrap your arms around 12-foot-thick Sequoia giants as you walk along this 2.5-mile loop trail.
Rogue River Trail.
Accessible only by whitewater boats or by a 40-mile-long hiking trail, the Rogue River cuts through the spectacular Mule Creek wilderness canyon. This challenging 40-mile hike with 3,700 feet of elevation change is for the expert looking for a truly demanding hiking trail.
