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Ridgeline Trail

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Hike details​:

​Mileage: 3.4 miles round trip w/ 400 ft. elevation gain (Blanton Ridge)
5.2 mile lollipop loop w/ 1,600 ft. elevation gain (Ridgeline Trail to Spencer Butte summit loop)
1.8 mile loop w/ 140 ft. elevation gain (Fox Hollow to Dillard loop)
1 mile round trip w/ 250 ft. elevation gain (Mount Baldy) or 1.7 mile loop w/ 420 ft. elevation gain (Mount Baldy loop)
Approximate hike time: Depends on which section you hike
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Trail usage: High on weekends, low on weekdays
Highest elevation: 2,064 ft. (the summit of Spencer Butte) Lowest elevation: 928 ft.
General location: 3 miles south of downtown Eugene - Blanton Ridge, Spencer Butte Park, Amazon Headwaters, Mount Baldy
Accessible: Year-round
(Best time to go is April for blooming wildflowers and October for fall foliage).
Permits required: N/A
Pit toilet at trailhead: Depends on which trailhead you start at
Trail allows: Dogs on leash
Possible dangers: Poison oak
Ridgeline Trail System trail sign

​Description:

The entire Ridgeline Trail system ties together right around 8 miles of trail one way, which makes it quite a long trip for a casual hiker, but many people do trail run it daily. Luckily, the Ridgeline Trail has four distinct sections and separate trailheads. 
Section 1 Blanton Ridge to Willamette Street is 1.7 miles each way. The parking area is very easy to find, right off of Blanton Rd. and the trail starts off in the middle of a neighborhood so you're kind of thinking "how is this a hiking trail?" but once you are on the trail, it quickly disappears into a lush green forest. The trail is well maintained is a mixture of compacted gravel and compacted dirt (which can get a bit muddy in the winter and early spring). 
The Ridgeline Trail and the woods around the trail
It is quite a narrow trail and this section has a slow climb to what they call the West Ridgeline Trail summit at 1,280 ft. Because this section of the trail is in between two residential neighborhoods, you do see quite a few people, especially runners and people walking their dogs, as well as some houses along the way. There is a viewpoint towards the end of the trail, where you see the big Oregon Ducks "O" on Autzen Stadium through the trees. ​

​This is the perfect little hike to go on when you don't have a lot of time but still want to get out and experience some nature. The trail is perfect for little kids, because it isn't difficult at all, the path is extremely easy to walk on and there are some beautiful things to see. 
Summit West Ridgeline trail sign
A view of the city of Eugene and Autzen Stadium from the Ridgeline Trail
(view of Autzen Stadium through the trees)
The meadow at Blanton Rd.
(meadow and flowering trees near the trailhead)
Directions to Blanton Road trailhead: From downtown Eugene take 18th Ave. W then turn left onto Chambers St. Go all the way up Chambers until it T's. Here turn left onto Crest Dr. until you come to another T junction. Turn right here and this road will turn into Blanton Rd. The trailhead will be on your left.
Ridgeline Trail system sign to Spencer Butte summit
​Section 2  Willamette St. to Spencer Butte summit.
Most people who live in Eugene have done the Spencer Butte hike, but the majority of people do it from the Spencer Butte trailhead. From there it is a 2 mile hike up to the summit. If you want more, you can park at the Willamette St. Ridgeline Trail System trailhead and make the hike a more challenging 5.2 mile lollipop loop. 

From the Willamette St. trailhead you will follow the Ridgeline Trail for 1.2 miles. At first the woods are a bit sparse, but they quickly become very lush, with lots of bright green fern undergrowth and tall evergreen trees. 
The trail is very smooth and well maintained, however because this area is so lush and wet, it does tend to get pretty muddy in the winter season, so it's best to wear good hiking shoes!
Ridgeline Trail through large ferns
After 1.2 miles you will come to a marked trail junction. The Ridgeline Trail continues straight another 0.7 miles to the Fox Hollow Rd. trailhead. However, if you want to go up Spencer Butte you will follow the well-marked signs and turn right. Here the trail starts to climb uphill a bit more, and you will continue for 0.7 miles until you come to a T-junction. ​
Ridgeline Trail
Ridgeline Trail System sign to Spencer Butte summit
If you are doing the lollipop loop, you will take a left and take the west side trail up to the top of Spencer Butte and head down the east side trail (main route). If it is wet and slippery, it is not recommended to go the west side trail because there are many more steep rocks to climb up, which can be dangerous when they are wet. Regardless of the weather, this route is not recommended to those with small children (under the age of 6 or 7).
Spencer Butte west side summit trail
(west side summit trail is very steep and slippery)
Spencer Butte summit
(Spencer Butte summit)
The top of Spencer Butte is awesome, with lots of rocks to sit on and enjoy the 360 degree view. If it's a clear day, you will be rewarded with views across Eugene and Springfield, as well as Fern Ridge Reservoir, the coast range to the west, and on a really clear day even the Three Sisters can be seen to the east. There are a lot of fat squirrels that hang out at the top, begging for your food. Please adhere to the Leave No Trace Principles, and DON'T FEED THEM!!!
Spencer Butte summit view
Squirrel on Spencer Butte summit
This section of the Ridgeline Trail to the Spencer Butte summit trail is a great hike, especially for practically being in the heart of Eugene. Please remember, if you have physical limitations in any way, it is not  recommend that you do the more difficult west side trail up to the summit. On the east trail (the main Spencer Butte trail) to the summit, they have carved stairs into what once was incredibly slick worn rock for easier stepping, making this the better route to take if you have kids with you. 
view towards Fern Ridge from Spencer Butte summit
(view of Fern Ridge and the Coast Range from Spencer Butte summit)
​Directions to the Willamette St. trailhead: From downtown Eugene head S on Willamette St. until there is a Y split. Keep right on Willamette St. and continue 2 miles until you see the Ridgeline trailhead on your left.
Ridgeline Trail Fox Hollow to Dillard
Section 3 Fox Hollow Road to Dillard Road
This short 1.8 mile loop from Fox Hollow Road to Dillard Road is beautiful, gains almost no elevation and is the perfect family friendly afternoon springtime walk. In the spring you will see the many ferns unfurl their new bright green growth, and in the month of April you will find an abundance of wildflowers along the trail such as white trillium, violet colored Pacific hound's tongue and Oregon fawn lilies. 
At the Fox Hollow trailhead you will take the Ridgeline Trail to the right and after 0.85 miles of hiking through this lush green forest, you will see another sign post. Unless you have a car at the Dillard Road trailhead, you will just continue on the Ridgeline Trail, which loops around and takes you back to the Fox Hollow trailhead. This is really a great section of the Ridgeline Trail located within the boundaries of the Amazon Headwaters. It is lush and green and perfect for an afternoon of forest bathing.
Trillium flower on the Ridgeline Trail
(white trillium)
Pacific hound's tongue along the Ridgeline Trail
(Pacific hound's tongue)
Oregon fawn lily along the Ridgeline Trail
(Oregon fawn lily)
Ridgeline Trail sign W. Dillard trailhead Fox Hollow Trailhead
Directions to Fox Hollow trailhead: From downtown Eugene drive S on Hilyard St. then take West Amazon Dr. for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Fox Hollow Rd. and drive for 2.2 miles. Across the street from the Cascade Raptor Center you will see the trailhead on your left. 
Ridgeline trail system Mt. Baldy sign
Section 4 Dillard East trailhead to Mount Baldy
The Dillard Skyline Path is a semi-steep gravel trail that leads up to the top of Mount Baldy. The trailhead holds 9 cars and the trail takes you underneath some power lines up through a meadow with expansive views to the south. There are large mansions built on the hillside so the trail up to the summit isn't as much in nature as some of the other Ridgeline Trail sections. After just under half a mile you will arrive at the top of Mount Baldy where you will see views of Eugene and some beautiful deciduous trees. 
From the summit you can choose if you want to go through the forest downhill 0.6 miles to the Spring Blvd. trailhead and from there you can take a trail 0.7 miles along the base of Mount Baldy and complete a loop. Or you can enjoy the summit and go back the way you came, making it a 1 mile round trip hike. 
Ridgeline Trail to Mount Baldy
view of Eugene from Mount Baldy
(view towards Eugene from Mount Baldy)
Ridgeline Trail Mount Baldy
Whether you do the 1.7 mile loop or the 1 mile round trip hike, this section of the Ridgeline Trail is a great neighborhood walk up to Mount Baldy. This trail is very family and dog friendly and you will get some beautiful views, and lots of lush forest undergrowth like ferns and springtime wildflowers. 
Ridgeline Trail with lots of ferns
Directions to Dillard East trailhead: From downtown Eugene drive S on Hilyard St. then take E Amazon Dr. for 1.1 miles, then turn left onto Dillard Rd. for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Hidden Meadows Dr. and immediately find the East Dillard Trailhead parking area on your left. 
-This trail write-up was last updated in 2022-
*All pictures are taken by Franziska Weinheimer
*Disclaimer: The trail descriptions, mileage, GPS tracks and difficulty ratings depicted on this website are never 100% accurate. Always hike at your own risk, using your own knowledge, equipment and common sense. Franziska Weinheimer/Hike Oregon are not responsible if you or anyone in your party gets injured or lost while attempting one of these or any other hikes. 

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    • East Fork Trail (members only)
    • Rainbow Falls Overlook (members only)
    • Frissell Point (members only)
    • Substitute Point (members only)
  • Sisters/Santiam Pass
    • Coffin Mountain
    • Trappers Butte and Scar Mountain
    • Maxwell Butte
    • Black Butte
    • Whychus Creek Trail
    • Tam McArthur Rim
    • Black Crater
    • Scott Mountain
    • Obsidian Trail
    • Metolius Preserve
    • Three Fingered Jack Loop
    • Square Lake
    • Canyon Creek Meadows
    • Patjens Lakes
    • Craig Lake (members only)
    • Chush Falls (members only)
    • Rockpile Lake (members only)
    • Santiam Lake (members only)
    • Camp Lake (members only)
    • Park Meadow to Golden Lake (members only)
  • Bend/Redmond/LaPine
    • Steins Pillar
    • Chimney Rock
    • Steelhead Falls
    • Tumalo State Park
    • Shevlin Park Loop
    • Tumalo Falls
    • Tumalo Mountain
    • No Name Lake
    • Green Lakes
    • Moraine Lake
    • South Sister Summit
    • Horse Lake
    • Muskrat Lake
    • Paulina Peak
    • The Badlands - Flatiron Rock Trail
    • Peter Skene Ogden Trail (members only)
  • Eugene
    • Ridgeline Trail
    • Mount Pisgah Summit
    • Mount Pisgah Arboretum
    • Shotgun Creek
    • Mount June
    • Lawler
    • Tire Mountain
    • Hardesty Mountain
    • Goodman Creek
    • Brice Creek
    • Trestle Creek Falls
    • Parker Falls
    • Moon Falls
    • Elijah Bristow State Park
    • South Willamette Trail (members only)
    • Eula Ridge (members only)
    • Eagle's Rest (members only)
  • Oakridge
    • Deception Butte
    • North Salmon Creek
    • Sourgrass Mountain
    • Grasshopper Ridge
    • Larison Creek
    • Bunchgrass Ridge
    • Salt Creek Falls
    • Waldo Lake Loop
    • South Waldo Loop
    • The Twins
    • Rosary Lakes
    • Yoran Lake
    • Fawn Lake
    • Windy Lakes
    • Divide Lake
    • Diamond Peak via Rockpile Lake Trailhead
    • Diamond Peak via Summit Lake
    • Cowhorn Mountain
    • Klovdahl Bay (members only)
    • Verdun Trail (members only)
    • Heckletooth Mountain (members only)
    • Wall Creek Warm Springs (members only)
    • Moon Point (members only)
    • Bobby Lake (members only)
    • Lillian Falls (members only)
    • Middle Fork Willamette Trail (members only)
    • Pool Creek Falls (members only)
    • Dead Mountain (members only)
    • Larison Rock (members only)
    • Quinn Lakes & Eddeeleo Lakes (members only)
    • Waldo Mountain Lookout (members only)
    • Blair Lake to Spring Prairie (members only)
    • Rigdon Lakes loop (members only)
  • Oregon Coast
    • Cascade Head
    • Drift Creek Falls
    • Sweet Creek Falls
    • Beaver Creek Falls
    • Kentucky Falls
    • Hobbit Trail to Heceta Head
    • Valley Trail to China Creek
    • Sutton Creek Trail (members only)
    • North Fork Smith River (members only)
    • Cummins Ridge (member's only)
    • Horse Creek (members only)
    • Siltcoos Lake (members only)
  • Southern Oregon
    • Fall Creek Falls
    • Watson Falls
    • Wild Rogue Loop
    • Mt. Thielsen
    • Crater Lake National Park
      • The Watchman
      • Mount Scott
      • The Pinnacles
    • Lower Table Rock
    • Pilot Rock
    • Wagner Butte
    • Mt. McLoughlin
    • Lemolo Falls (members only)
    • Fern Falls (members only)
  • Eastern Oregon
    • Painted Cove
    • Anthony Lake Loop
    • Mount Howard
    • Eagle Cap summit
    • Schneider Cabin (members only)
    • Strawberry Lake & Strawberry Falls (members only)
  • Northern California
    • Taylor & Hogan Lake (members only)
  • Oregon PCT sections
    • PCT: CA border to Callahan's
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Leave No Trace
    • Safety Tips for Solo Hiking & Backpacking
    • Nutrition On The Trail
    • How Much Water To Carry When Backpacking
    • Storing Your Bear Canister When Backpacking
    • How To Pick The Right Backpacking Tent
    • Top Tips For Hiking With Infants And Toddlers
    • Poison Oak, Ivy and Sumac
    • How to dress for cold weather hikes
  • Reviews and Gear
    • Choosing and Using Trekking Poles
    • A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Backpacking Pack
    • Hiking Pants and Leggings
    • Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking
    • Long Sleeved Shirts For Cold Weather Hiking
    • Stay Kühl This Summer
    • Outdoor Herbivore Backpacking Food Review
    • Osprey Aura AG 65 Backpack review
    • Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 review
    • REI Quarter Dome 1 review
    • Hike Oregon's Gear Favorites
    • Outdoorsy Holiday Gift Guide 2022
    • Hiker Holiday Gift Guide 2019
    • Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide 2018
    • Hiking Holiday Gift Guide 2017
  • Adventure Stories
    • Hiking The Rae Lakes Loop
    • 110 Miles on the PCT
    • Three Fingered Jack Adventures
    • Jefferson Wilderness