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Skinner's Butte

4.4 (47 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Rob S.

As far as Butte's go....this one is a real....um, Butte. But really, this offers up a great view of the city. In the distance you can see all of the city highlights including Autzen Stadium. A little history on Skinner Butte. It's a prominent hill on the north edge of downtown Eugene, near the Willamette River. Skinner Butte is a local landmark and the location of Skinner Butte Park. It's named after Eugene Skinner, the founder of Eugene. Not too many people up here on the day we visited as it was a pretty cool rainy day (welcome to Oregon in November). None the less, it was a great way to take in the sights of the city all at once. If you're in Eugene you should trek up the hill side to take in the sights.

On a trail near the top
Lobelia T.

This reminds me of Mount Tabor in Portland... mainly because, if you're driving, you gradually wind up and up... and because it's a place people hang out to smoke cannabis. If you go there, I hope you like the smell of cannabis. Oh--als ok like Mount Tabor, it's a great place to see views of the city. If you want to take a hike without leaving the city limits and/or want to gradually get back into hiking, this is a great place to go.

Cutest tiny bloom west side of Skinners  Butte Park
Teresa O.

Love Skinners Butte Park! Nice place to enjoy a walk through west end Owen's Rose Garden. Along the Willamette River is pretty nice. Lots of areas for pic nic..Nice Play area and grounds for kids. Beautiful Skinners Butte nearby which you can hike up the hill to Amazing views of Eugene Oregon Cityscape!

Rock climbing columnar basalt
Oulie T.

Ahhhh so excited to be allowed to climb on columnar basalt of such fine hexagonal quality. I've enviously eyed the columns of devils post pile in Cali knowing that I would never be able to scale those rocks. I've scrambled over the columns at the Giants Cosway in Northern Ireland day dreaming about scaling them in a rock climbing manner, it is different here in Eugene. Rock climbing is encouraged here. Anchors are set up. There is a poster on site explaining the route difficulties. What a sweet, sweet place to be allowed to do something that is normally taboo.

Sunny summer day
Tanaz P.

This is one of the nicest parks in Eugene. The butte has multiple trails up to the top which afford a lovely view of the cityscape. The north side has a plethora of native plants and a nesting pair of bald eagles. The west side has rock columns that every climber in town has scaled at least once. If you feel like being a lazy American you can even drive to the top and eat your fastfood. There are plenty of hidy holes for you 420 friendly folks to enjoy the view and go up in smoke. In addition the top boasts multiple picnic tables for your eating pleasure, be it munchies or aforementioned snacks. The surrounding park connects to the bike path and has lovely walking paths along the river. For the breeders out there, there is plenty of room for your screaming rugrats to tire themselves out. For the parents of pooches there is never ending strolling action. Some people let their dogs swim and frolic down by the water. The only downside to this park is the folks who live here year-round. While most are cool as hell, there are a few rowdy n crazy people that can make it unpleasant. Hence the 4 star review.

Came here to take photos at sunset, this is up the trail to the right of the parking lot
Kaycee O.

I drive up to the peak a lot, and really wish there was more parking there. It's such a great place to hang out at sunset! However, beware as during the summer there are many mosquitoes. The last time I went I was bit 5 times after walking down the trail a little while. But it's great for looking over Eugene or taking photos. I drive up here every so often just for sunset.

Brad C.

Unbelievable View! You can drive, hike the trail or ride your bike. Regardless of how you get to the top of Skinner's Butte, one of the best views of Eugene is waiting at the top. I usually hike up the from the old Victorian Shelton-McMurphy-Johnson house at the bottom as the path winds it's way up the butte. It's not a difficult hike and it's well worth the effort. It's not as good of a hike or view as Spencer's Butte but it's a lot more accessible being right downtown.

Dog-friendly :)
Lori G.

Great, easy hike to the summit for nice views of Eugene. + Trails are well-marked and maintained + Dog friendly

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Nice short hike through the fog to get a killer view. Hike was not super intense but loved it none the less

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Best place to post in the car and shmokey smoke beautiful views of Springfield and Eugene also a pretty sweet local historic landmark

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Eugene Yoga

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This is by far my favorite place to do yoga in Eugene. I've met amazing instructors and students…read morethere over the years. Over the last few months I have frequented the classes of Julia, Jennifer, Michelle, Steve, Laura and Brie. They all offer me something unique and desired in my practice. This has come to be a very special place for me. (Though I miss Todd terribly!) One thing I would love to see happen is to have more of a curriculum for their classes. I'm not sure exactly what that would look like but sometimes it feels like I missed instructions along the way despite going to introductory courses. For example, in numerous classes I've heard instructors say things like "if wheel pose is part of your practice go ahead and move into that now" but despite going to intro-intermediate classes for years I've never had wheel instruction in class. i can certainly see how this happens at most studios, especially with more complex poses. But I also know how amazing it feels to have a teacher guide you, for example, into your first really satisfying Warrior Two. I want that with wheel, crow, headstands, etc. So I bring this up not as much a critique of the studio, as this is likely common in most places, but instead as feedback to consider. It is expensive for my grad student salary and I wish the student discount were greater or some other sliding scale agreement were offered but I guess that's often the case for my life these years. I've done cheaper yoga elsewhere in the community and though I can find something wonderful in any yoga practice I feel like the teachers at Eugene Yoga best help me in my spiritual/physical journey.

I love this studio and their instructors so much I became a certified yoga teacher through their…read moreRYT200 program. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself and adding a new skill to my resume. I have also attended prenatal classes when I was pregnan, sound meditations, workshops and other gatherings they offer to this community. They also let me use the space one night to teach my kids Girl Scout troop some yoga. Wonderful people all around!

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Wednesday night is ladies night so it's half price admission. This was my first time to the Rock…read moreBoxx and I had such a great time. The waiver process and initial check-in and rental was super fast and friendly. I think it took about 3 minutes and then I was out climbing. I am a beginner -- as in never have I ever climbed an indoor rock wall before -- and there was plenty for me to do. I was able to be around the people I met up with while we all climbed at our own skill levels. I'm told by those that go weekly that they change out their wall climb courses each week, so it sounds like there's always a new challenge. Chalk bag rentals are $2, and show rentals are $4, but once you decide it's something you want to do more than once you can get a decent pair of shoes and a bad for under a Benny. Long story short, I'll be back.

If you're a boulderer, this gym is passable. Rock climbers are dirt bags and they've no need for…read moreluxuries or amenities or cleanliness. The Rock Boxx is a decently large bouldering gym with varying terrain: slab, overhangs, aretes, and a top out boulder. The 2nd floor loft has their hangboards and a functional 2024 moonboard. I've only gone a handful of times, I think they're the only climbing gym in town. The setting was okay. I try not to be "that guy," but the grades were comparatively soft. The inside was super chalky and dusty and 80% of the time, the front desk staff abandoned their station to go climbing. For training, this gym serves its purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. My suggestion, make it more friendly and approachable to new climbers. Front desk is standoffish if not downright absent, interior is like a dusty, smelly dungeon

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