How to get out Eugene
Cascade Mountains 1-2 Hours by car.
Oregon Coast 1 hour. Cities include Florence,OR and Yachats, OR. Eat at Mo's in Florence, take a hike en route at Kentucky Falls and hit the Hobbit trail just north of Florence. Some of the largest coastal Sand Dunes are south of Florence with various tour companies and quad rentals available on the highway south of Florence.
Cape Perpetua Interpretive Nature Center (on coast north of Yachats)
McKenzie River 15 min - 3 hours. Take Hwy 126 east which runs along River corridor into mountains. Various waterfalls and fishing spots abound.
Rafting Guided or self guided rafting trips are available through Oregon River Sports (541)334-0696, along the Mckenzie River or Alton Baker Park. Eight person raft is currently $95 dollars a day including all needed equipment. Hourly rental in the park is currently $10 and is a great way to spend an afternoon.
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum South Est of town at "LCC" exit on I5
McCredie Hot Springs on the right just past mile-marker 45 on highway 58.
Blair Lake and Meditation Pool (Wall Creek), take highway 58 to Oakridge, left on Union St, right on 1st, ten miles or so to a left turn on Forest Service Road 1934. Meditation Pool is on your left after about 3/4 mile (trailhead, about 1/3 mile walk to the pool), Blair lake is all the way at the top. Be sure to detour near the top when you see a road going off to the left marked by a trail marker (picture of two people hiking) for a spectacular view. Blair lake has campsites and hiking, Meditation Pool is a warm spring.
Willamette Pass Popular skiing area 69 miles east of Eugene on Hwy 58. Summer activities include gondola rides to the summit, Mtn biking, disc golf and hiking. Shuttle service to Willamette Pass available every day they are open. Departs from Dick's Sporting Goods, located at the Delta Oaks Shopping Center in Eugene. Departs at 7:15AM and returns approximately at 5:45PM
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Eugene
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