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Near the summit of Mount Pisgah
David T.

Gorgeous with very well-maintained trails. Lots of trails, excellent signage, and available parking too (though there's a small fee for a daily park pass). First time visitors who will definitely be returning time and time again.

Judith M.

If you live in Lane County, do yourself a favor and buy a Lane County park pass & get you unlimited access to this and so many other of Lane County's natural resources stretching from the ocean to the mountains & Mt Pisgah might be the jewel in the crown. Don't waste time at the pay station! It's also a great gift idea as I know, read on: First time I came here I was very unimpressed & I didn't come back for a year. Luckily, somebody showed me the error of my ways by buying me an annual pass as a gift, and then taking me for a walk in the lesser-known backside of this massive preserve. Most folks, if they're not familiar with this place, or are the grueling trail runners you often see out here, head straight up the steepest sunniest most inhospitable Trail known as number one. This is the least pleasant experience in the entire park. More accessible, and more quickly varied, are the trails running from the Arboretum which offer a wealth of all abilities friendly trails that are fantastic for Nature lovers of all persuasions. Birders, hikers, Walker's, strollers, runners ,dogs, children, slow folks will find beautiful varied local flora and fauna out here with handy benches & well designed educational installations. There's even a native plant nursery where you can get plants as well as education- look for their sales.

Melanie I.

Beautiful walking trails, not crowded. Bathrooms at trailhead. The river is really full right now

Awesome trails for every stripe. Super chill vibe.

Buford Park is conveniently awesome. You don't have to travel far to find marvels. You can find it off interstate 5 in Springfield, OR one of many park systems straddling the Willamette River.

Heather S.

What a lovely place to hike! If you are in the mood to push yourself or if you are in the mood for a more leisurely stroll, you will find it here. The terrain is varied and exposure levels change, so be prepared for trees and open sun. We spotted many birds, deer, bunnies, and tons of wildflowers and butterflies. Even when the parking lot seems full, there is plenty of room. Enjoy!

Samm C.

Really cool place to check out! All different trails I took a jogging stroller here! It's SO big that people are right, it's not crowded at all on the trails!! Totally worth the trip if your debating go

Ashley M.

Mount Pisgah is by far one of my favorite places to go for a walk or hike. You can choose to hike Mount Pisgah which I have yet to do but have heard it's a moderate hike. It's basically uphill the whole way up and then of course an easy walk back down the mountain. Along the base of the mountain runs the Willamette river which in the summer is a great place to take a dip on a hot day or let your dog go for a swim. There is only one area I have found with a small beach to sit on by the river but fills up fast with families. You also need to watch out for biting fire ants in the trees! Ouch! There are a few different trails along the base of the mountain that are mostly flat that walk through the expansive grasslands spotted with trees, plant life, mushrooms, birds, and creeks. You can bring your dog on a leash which is great and parking is only 6$ for the day. I see they have a venue here for weddings which looks nice and they also do a Mushroom Festival every year so keep an eye out for that! There are many little informative nature walks that go on here too. I will be frequenting this place for as long as I live in Eugene!

Incense Cedar trail.

Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Parking $5. To me the term "arboretum" suggests a botanical garden, with collections of labeled plants. Pisgah was more like an open space preserve, with criss-crossing hiking trails. The summit route was nice and challenging, after sitting my butt in the car for so many hours. Trails are well maintained with ground cover. There are benches galore, really nice ones even. The trail signage was at times ample, at other times non-existence. I got a little bit lost at one point. No biking allowed in this place, which is a shame, because these trails would be really fun on MTB.

Neat map at the top of the mountain
Riley A.

There are so many hikes to do on the various trails here. There is a big map near the parking lot and building, which also has paper brochure maps you can grab. I aimed to hike Trail 1 to the top of the mountain. I found the trails to be labeled well, and there were usually distances included along the way. The top of the mountain (not technically within the arboretum boundaries) is beautiful and is a hike everyone should do in Eugene, despite the rough steep uphill climb. The uphill was harder than I imagined, and I'm not sure if it was because I've been under the weather or because it really just is steep and the gravel makes it somewhat slippery. Based on the signage at the main trailhead, the arboretum has events (for kids too) related to ecology and biology. Parking is $4 with card only.

The marker and view from the top!
Bill D.

This is one good work out kids! The trail is crushed rock that meanders up a pretty steep incline at places then dumps you to and open meadow at the top with a marker and some of the finest views you will see of the area. Well worth the hike. Going down, it can get steep at places and you can slip so "zigzagging" is recommended. There are benches at about four places on the hike that make for nice places to stop and reflect or catch your breath. Amazing place not far from downtown Eugene.

Tanaz P.

I LOVE Mt. Pisgah! The trails are great. The hiking is wonderful. It's family friendly. There's educational plaques speckling the arboretum and native plant garden. There's ample room to take your well behaved pooch on an off leash adventure. You might be lucky enough to see bald eagles or osprey cruising the river. There are some nice spots to swim in the summer. They have great kiddie camps and adult adventures available. Their restoration work is sustainable and well planned. This place ROCKS!

View of Eugene From The Top of Mt. Pisgah.
Brian A.

A buddy and I used to hike this trail several times every summer. It's a great, relatively short hike. It can get hot out there because it's mostly a dirt hiking path and grasslands. Not too many trees. So, make sure to at least bring something to drink because there are no shack shops out there. It's a good idea to put on some sunscreen as well. We saw families up there with all kinds of kids, so it really isn't too hard a hike. The view is a beauty though. You can see all the way around once you get to the top. The I-5 corridor up through Eugene and all points facing East. We used to pick up lunch and then eat it once we got to the top. At the base of Mt. Pisgah are very nice areas to picnic as well. So, you don't have to go hiking, but the hike is really well worth it. It's right off of I-5 and then you have to drive in a little. If you're lucky one of the fruit stands will be selling cherries or something. Parking is in a gravel dirt lot, so make sure to lock your cars and don't leave valuables in sight.

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I love the usability of the outdoor and indoor spaces. Hiking is enjoyable and has an amazing view strongly recommend a good walk

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Great place to hike!! Took my kids and they loved it as well!!! Great place to have a get together lots of outdoor space!

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