Even if you don't go on the trail itself, it's still beautiful. You can walk straight down from the…read moreparking lot toward the water, and the view from the bottom is breathtaking. I've been back many times throughout the year, and it's amazing to see the landscape naturally changing so drastically. In the early-mid summer, the bugs start to go crazy, so going in the spring or fall is best for a calm climate. You can see all sorts of wildlife from birds and cool plants, to even little red salamanders. Which live in multitudes in the water (but don't touch them, oil from human hands can hurt salamanders & newts). There are also cool rock formations when you walk a little upstream, from quartz deposits to sheer cliffs. Such a cool place, and you don't have to walk far to see the great views.

Nice rolling hills trail through the trees, make it as long or as short as you wish. If you follow…read morethe directions of the previous review, the Hardesty trail will eventually lead you to a rarely travelled gravel road. From there its about 3 miles downhill back to the parking lot, or roughly a 9 mile loop. Several chances to cross the stream, pick some blackberries and plenty of sunlight and shade through the canopy. On occasion you will see other hikers, (horseback) riders or mountain bikers. Most exercise good wilderness etiquette, but be mindful of the weekend warriors without a bike bell. Ground bees in some spots, so be vigilant when stepping off the trail. One pit toilet in the parking lot, and no garbage cans, so (obviously) pack out your water bottles and snack wrappers. Overall a beautiful, relaxing hike on a well maintained trail and well worth the drive from Eugene.

I was slowly starting to realize that Hazelnuts were a serious thing during our most recent trip to…read moreOregon. I decided I really wanted to have a Hazelnut experience. This coming from a girl who is obsessed with Cranberry bogs. I just love all things farming. I found us the largest orchard to visit in the Eugene area and it was spectacular. We came after brunch and walked around for a good while, admiring several of the orchards and trails. If I lived in the area I'd be here every single day. I typically walk 6-8 miles a day and nearly everyone here had a four legged friend with them, it felt like a little slice of heaven on earth. The trails were so peaceful and serene, the river flowing through in the back. It was complete tranquility. Great bird watching too! It's hard to believe a place so beautiful is free. I am most appreciative for the opportunity to spend some time here.

I'm really impressed with the attention to trails this season. They've done a wonderful job!!…read moreBeautiful and serene.

Got our car broken into parking here so be careful and stay safe everyone :/…read more Beautiful place with a beautiful path/walking trails Just don't leave anything in your car

The ridgeline trail system is often an forgotten about (or unknown) hiking option in Eugene. It…read moresprawls throughout south eugene with various trailheads and is very easy to follow. I would rate the difficulty as easy, more of a somewhat hilly walk, for most of the trails. It's a beautiful and accessible option for getting outside!

This park was fun to go walk-through and see all the sites you see the river the bridge definitely…read morerecommend this if you're in the area visiting Eugene's place in Oregon you at the mall the movie, theaters fresh air take off your shoes and socks and walk in the grass and ground yourself. It was pretty nice.

In many other cities, bicyclists settled on bike lanes, this was as far as they thought they could…read morereach, but in Eugene we are blessed to have an entire network of car-exclusive transportation paths. This path system is expansive, well-maintained, and often bordered by beautiful river and creek views. As others have noted, there are some safety concerns as with other city parks, even as a white dude there are parts of this path I would not feel comfortable walking around at night alone. One time I had a dude I had never seen before in my life threaten to kill me on one of the bridges, not sure why, he just wanted to let me know that he could kill me if he wanted to. Weird. Obviously he was having a bad day so I gave him a wide berth. Still though, that doesn't take away what a useful and pretty transportation avenue this is especially during the daytime.

Black canyon campground review…read more 43.8055° N, 122.5650° W (or exact decimal coordinates 43.8055099, -122.5649710 OR-58, Oakridge, OR 97463 We went looking for campgrounds with lake or river access in late August and decided to check out Black Canyon Campground. The entrance is easy to find right off Highway 58, and once you turn in, the campground almost immediately disappears into the trees. This is one of those places where the word campground does not quite describe the setting. It feels much more like camping inside the forest. The campsites begin fairly close to the highway, and the dense trees and vegetation provide a surprising amount of visual privacy. They do not, however, eliminate the sound of passing traffic. As you continue farther into the campground, the loops wander away from Highway 58 and toward the Middle Fork Willamette River, and the vehicle noise becomes much less noticeable. Site selection would definitely make a difference here. We drove through a good portion of the campground and found that the individual sites vary considerably in size and usable space. Some are fairly compact, while others provide considerably more room around the picnic table and camping area. We stopped at one of the designated accessible sites, and it was noticeably larger, with a broader and more level area. The interior roads are paved, narrow in places, and wind naturally through the trees rather than feeling like rows of campsites in a parking lot. There are numerous vault restrooms throughout the campground, including accessible restrooms, and they appeared well maintained during our visit. Drinking water is also available from hand pumps. According to the information we checked, there are 75 campsites, with 19 that can be reserved ahead of time. During our late-August visit, the posted single-site fee was $27, or $26 when reserved online. Fire restrictions were also in effect, so campfires and charcoal grills were not allowed at that time. What really caught our attention were the campsites closer to the Middle Fork Willamette River. Several are only a short walk from the water, and there are informal paths leading through the vegetation to a rocky gravel shoreline. The river was very low in late August, with large gravel bars, shallow sections and exposed rocks. In some areas it resembled more of a large creek, although there were still deeper pools and channels of moving water. The clear water, forested hillsides and mature trees make this a beautiful area even when the river is low. For kayakers, I would describe the access as hand-carry access rather than a developed launch. You would need to carry the kayak down one of the paths and across the gravel shoreline. During our visit, the low water level would also make choosing where to launch important. I would like to see this same stretch earlier in the season when the river is carrying more water. Black Canyon also has a separate day-use area inside the campground, which deserves its own review. We originally came here simply looking at possible campgrounds and river access. By the time we finished driving through it, Black Canyon had moved onto our list of places where we actually want to come back and camp. I would probably choose one of the sites deeper in the campground and closer to the river rather than one immediately inside the entrance. We'll be back -- next time with the camping gear and kayaks.

Astounding views to the east! It's a little park, with minimal parking, but a lovely spot for a…read moresummer picnic. In the morning you can watch the sun rise over the Cascade mountain range and on a clear morning you can see the Three Sisters. Sometimes you even see wildlife like deer and peacocks. There isn't much for walking around, but it's a cute little park.

Came up here to enjoy the sunset a little after 6 PM on a Sunday…read more Came here because local paper said it was one of the best places to see the sunset and that it is peaceful: "one of the least frequented lookouts in the area, ideal for when you want to get away from everyone and relax on top of the world." The small parking lot held two cars. In one of them two kids who didn't look old enough to drive were blasting very abrasive loud music with the door open so you could not enjoy watching the sunset anywhere in the park without hearing it. No change if you walk right by them obviously not digging it. No change when two old people approach timidly and then leave because the music is so annoying. People, reclaim your park. And teach your kids some manners.

We're traveling from Pendleton Oregon. I needed a break. So I called this Campground, They had one…read morespot available. I'm so glad that I did . At first.I was a little nervous because when you go down by the creek for the day use people are a little sketchy. We did not see one of them in the RV part of the park. They all stay down by the creek on the day use area. It was a great price Everything was perfect No frills, but a nice shade tree a shower and a creek . When traveling that's all you need. We felt safe at night. We left our chairs out and everything was perfect. We checked in on Monday and there's a young mom in there with a baby. She couldn't have been sweeter. She was helpful and just really kind. She told us where to go get coffee in the morning. The town is maybe a mile and a half. We rode our bike . On my way back to wherever I'm going. I would stop here again. THANK YOU for taking us last minute.

I love this park and used to take my dog there often - sadly I am no longer in the area! Not…read moreoverly manicured and the trail along the river is lovely

This location is for the Fox hollow trailhead that is part of Eugene's Ridgeline trail system. We…read moreused the system on multiple occasions on our trip through Eugene by hiking miles of trails that are interconnected through the areas South Hills. This trailhead was simple but it had what we needed. There is a small parking lot that can accommodate around 10 vehicles, there was a porta potty, and dog waste bags. You're allowed to have your dog on the trail as long as it's leashed and that was great for us. There weren't a lot of people on the trail, probably because it was really hot and the lot is pretty small. The trail has a good amount of shade though which helped and it was quite peaceful. There are lots of birds in this area and it was a good stop for a quick dog friendly hike.