Wild Iris Ridge Loop from Summit Sky Boulevard

Getting There Searching Spencer Butte Trailhead Parking Lot on Google Maps will direct you to exactly where you need to go. From downtown Eugene/ UO you'll drive south on Willamette St. until you see an official park sign for Spencer Butte Park. Take a left on the gated road (will be locked during closed hours - around 9 pm to 6 am), and drive up to the large parking lot. There is room for abo...

Triangle Lake Rock Slide/Lake Creek Falls can be found off Highway 36, about a mile west of the small town of Triangle Lake, or approximately 26 miles east of the junction of Highways 126 and 36 in Mapleton. The sign for the parking area is upstream of the falls. There is a store across from the lake if you need any last minute food and drinks.Lock up car and hide all valuables. Cross the highw...

Horse Rock Ridge Research Natural Area is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sweet Home, Oregon.

This is a great and easy day hike that features two waterfalls - Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls - amid beautiful Oregon Coast Range scenery. This hike is perfect for a family trip as the trail is dog-friendly, the Alsea River serves as a swimming hole on hot days, and there is a picnic area just across from the trailhead. Campsites are also available for those looking to spend a weekend expl...

Starting at the visitor center, the trail begins west heading into the forest where you’ll only gain around a couple hundred feet of elevation. While you are hiking on this trail you are surrounded by conifer trees, little open areas of sitting water, and look outs that are hidden within the trail. During the duration of the trail, there are two lookouts into open areas where you could potentia...

Spirit Falls is the first stop on this adventure. From the parking pull-out walk a short distance of 0.4 miles to the 40 foot fan falls. Don't let the small size deter you, this is a pretty little falls, with a lovely stroll through an old growth forest and beautiful little trilliums. There is a picnic table near the base of the falls and nice little creek. This trail gets super muddy from the ...