Past Activity

Dorris Ranch & Mill Race Loop

  • Start date: 02/05/2026

  • Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

Meet at the Dorris Ranch parking lot, S. 2nd St., Springfield. (Middle Fork Trailhead).
Approx. distances: Middle Fork Path, 3 miles; Mill Race Path (to Booth-Kelly Trailhead), 3 miles; sidewalk and street connection, 1 mile. All paved. The pace will be moderate.

Willamalane trails map: https://springfield-or.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Willamalane-trail-maps-springfield-2.pdf

  • Event Leader: Steve Adey

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-520-9285

  • Event Leader Email: steve80adey@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Dress for the weather, pavement shoes.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 7

  • Member Fees:

  • Elevation Gain: Flat

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

Actual mileage was almost 6.5 miles and the walk took a bit less than 2 1/4 hours. We walked clockwise to complete the street/sidewalk portion first. Next time, research the history of the mill, millrace, and habitat restoration prior to departure.

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