Eugene's Local Trail Guide

Skinner Butte offers steep, rocky climbs and wooded paths right above downtown Eugene. Perfect for quick hill repeats, fast laps, and sunset views, it’s a small but mighty trail system with big payoff and easy access minutes from the riverfront.

Mount Baldy anchors Eugene’s Ridgeline with a short but steady climb to 1,450 feet. Open grassy slopes and shaded forest paths lead to sweeping views of Spencer Butte and the valley, making it a go-to for quick summit runs, hikes, and hill repeats.

A favorite for easy loops, bark footing, and warmup or cooldown sessions. Often used by local track teams.

Thurston Hills delivers a close-to-town wilderness feel with forested singletrack, switchbacks, and ridge views. Popular with runners, hikers, and riders, it’s a go-to for quick elevation gain, flowy descents, and after-work laps.

Alton Baker Park features paved and gravel paths along the Willamette, ponds, meadows, and wildlife areas. It’s Eugene’s hub for walking, running, cycling, and river recreation, with miles of trails linking into downtown and beyond.

Frank Kinney Park is a small neighborhood green space that serves as a key connector to the Ridgeline Trail system. Its paved and dirt paths weave through wetlands and forests, offering a quick entry into larger adventures right from south Eugene.

Eugene’s Ridgeline Trail spans 14+ miles of forested singletrack linking Spencer Butte, Baldy, and Moon Mountain. Rolling climbs, shady switchbacks, and valley views make it a signature spot for long runs, hill work, and daily escapes.

Mount Pisgah rises at the confluence of the Willamette and Coast Fork with miles of oak savanna and forested trails. A mix of runnable loops and a steep summit climb make it a favorite for long runs, hill workouts, wildflowers, and big valley views.

Hendricks Park offers winding forest singletrack and runnable connectors into the Ridgeline system. Shady oak and fir canopy, rolling terrain, and garden views make it a go-to for quick runs, hill repeats, and after-work escapes.

Moon Mountain is Eugene’s wild escape—undeveloped trails through oak woodlands, fir forest, and open meadows. Expect rough tread, seasonal wildflowers, and sweeping valley views on runnable ridges just beyond the city’s southeast edge.

Steep, rocky climbs leading to a 360° summit. Combine with Ridgeline for long runs or use as a quick power hike workout.