Past Activity

Thurston Hills

Start date: 09/19/2025
Start time: 9:00 AM

Description:

The Thurston Hills offer a variety of routes for hikers and mountain bikers.. (the bikes have their own downhill routes) . Paved parking area with bathrooms. There's more locally than Pisgah and the Ridgeline. We can meet behind McDonalds and caravan from there

Event Leader: David Cooper
Event Leader Phone: 541-868-5427
Event Leader Email: dwcoop@yahoo.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Urban
Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles:
Season: 2025
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Poles, gear for the weather/temperatures, water and snacks.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 5.5
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 830
Non-Member Fees: 5
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

A very pleasant hike on the switchback trails. Lots on conversations today, in particular about the expanding trails system in Eugene and the Obsidians' role in supporting the efforts of City and the Eugene Parks Foundation. In addition to these conversations about Eugene, some plans where starting to emerge for other hikes in the Thurston Hills.