Willamette River bike trail
Willamette River bike trail
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A six-mile bike trail along the Willamette River.
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PygmyLlama
5 contributions
Aug 2022
My wife and I went for a ride and took this trail as opposed to our usual trek in South Eugene. There was a surprising number of camps just off the trail and we noticed several syringes when we walked off the path towards the river. Nope! Time to get back on the path and on our merry way.
Written December 2, 2022
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John Thompson
Eugene, OR1 contribution
Jul 2022
Far too many careless and fast eBikes and scooters for safety. I finally got used to people walking their dogs with no leash and now motorized vehicles. Be very aware of any Eugene "e" bikes flying by.
Written August 20, 2022
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sde63
Jonesboro, AR61 contributions
Jul 2016
My wife and I love to ride bicycles when we travel, renting our bikes at either an "urban bike" location or from a local bike shop. While in Eugene visiting our son and daughter-in-law, we rented bikes from Paul's Bicycle Way of Life on 556 Charnelton St and headed to the Willamette River bike trail.
The Willamette River bike trail s actually miles and miles of bike / pedestrian paved paths that go up and down and across the Willamette. While we shared the trail with many other cyclists, there were also scores of walkers/runners/joggers, skaters, and even several folks using their walkers. One of the neatest things beside the amazing scenery along the fast moving river was the respect and courtesy shown by the users on the trail. Even with the trails crowded with all kinds of users, our take away was the serene and peaceful feeling that we had when we finished.
The Willamette River bike trail s actually miles and miles of bike / pedestrian paved paths that go up and down and across the Willamette. While we shared the trail with many other cyclists, there were also scores of walkers/runners/joggers, skaters, and even several folks using their walkers. One of the neatest things beside the amazing scenery along the fast moving river was the respect and courtesy shown by the users on the trail. Even with the trails crowded with all kinds of users, our take away was the serene and peaceful feeling that we had when we finished.
Written June 26, 2017
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Brian B
Henderson, NV7 contributions
Dec 2018
Great trail for walking or biking, and very convenient on foot to nearby hotels. Easy access, although I wouldn’t recommend it at night alone.
Written November 19, 2019
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Sergio K
Eugene, OR53 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This a beautiful trail featuring, of course, various river crossings with lovely scenery; a great rose garden (don’t forget to walk your bikes); bird and turtle preserves; and a few river side restaurants (views better than the food). There are lovely spots to relax along the trail and enjoy a snack - something we do 2 or 3 times during the summer.
It is an easy ride - flat - great for families!
It is an easy ride - flat - great for families!
Written August 25, 2019
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Hernando C
24 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
This bike trail is a pleasure to ride on. Well maintained and absolutely beautiful, you can spend a good hour going through a magnificent system of parks around the Willamette river, enjoying nature.
Very Eugenian: the trail is shared by bikers and walkers, don't forget to announce in loud voice ... "passing on your left..." ;-)
Very Eugenian: the trail is shared by bikers and walkers, don't forget to announce in loud voice ... "passing on your left..." ;-)
Written August 4, 2019
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Barry C
123 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Beautiful relativity flat trail along side the Willamette River and through several parks. Lots of shade and places to stop and enjoy the scenery and you can also go through the Delta Ponds where there's wildlife to watch or photograph. There are restaurants along the trail for a drink or a meal, where you can keep a eye on your bike while you're enjoying the view.
Written July 12, 2017
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Kristin B
Springfield, OR52 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
I really just cannot express how absolutely aggravating it is to try and ride a bike towing a trailer with 2 kids and having to stop every 10 feet because people are walking in a row across path blocking the bicyclists!!!! We need the momentum of down hill to gain speed to make it up the next hill. When we have to constantly stop it makes the ride most unpleasant. The real added aggravations lie in the walkers treating the bicyclists as the problem when the walkers should be off the dang road!!!
Written April 24, 2017
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Adam L
New York City, NY352 contributions
Aug 2021
I rented a bike from the hotel I was staying at in August. Great views along the river and friendly people walking and biking
Signs were clearly marked and bridges to cross back and forth over the river
Would do it again
Signs were clearly marked and bridges to cross back and forth over the river
Would do it again
Written August 10, 2021
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Mike S
Eugene, OR10 contributions
Jan 2020
The river-path trail system is a paved multi-use path that runs along both sides of the Willamette as it passes through Eugene; and there are a number of pedestrian footbridges connecting North and South banks of the trail, and there are several parks that are connected to the trail.
I live two blocks from the trail, ride part of it daily on my bike going to work, and also walk my dogs on it twice a day most days, so for me it's a significant part of my daily experience of Eugene and I love it. The river is beautiful, most of my interactions with other trail-users are neutral at worst and very friendly at best. There are several playground-areas along the path.
That said, it's probably common sense but much of the path isn't a place I'd spend time after dark without my dogs or an intrepid friend.
I live two blocks from the trail, ride part of it daily on my bike going to work, and also walk my dogs on it twice a day most days, so for me it's a significant part of my daily experience of Eugene and I love it. The river is beautiful, most of my interactions with other trail-users are neutral at worst and very friendly at best. There are several playground-areas along the path.
That said, it's probably common sense but much of the path isn't a place I'd spend time after dark without my dogs or an intrepid friend.
Written January 7, 2020
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Janet H
tucson197 contributions
We are staying at the Fairfield Suites in Eugene/Spring. Does the bike path go from there to the downtown area? The map on the hotel web site is not very specific. Can I assume that we can get to some of your microbreweries that way - either in or outside of the downtown area? Thanks!
melinda311
Los Angeles, CA114 contributions
I tried to send you the oregon.gov and eugene.gov website that gives all the bikepaths but annoyingly Trip Advisor won't allow me to send the link. Just know that there is a website, good luck!
Loracmom2boys
Panguitch Lake, UT129 contributions
Is there a place to rent bikes?
travelbuff373
Eugene, OR38 contributions
I had my own bike, so I didn't need to rent, but I agree will all the other comments about this. Eugene is very bicycle friendly and there are many shops in town that will rent. Best way would be to google it. It will also depend on where you enter the bike trail, which spans several miles, running by the Willamette River.
Where are the entrance points for the bike trail?
Pam R
Eugene, OR32 contributions
One is on the back side of Valley River Mall (behind the theaters), Alton Baker Park, The Rose Garden, by Parkside Preschool near the soccer fields, Community Gardens at the end of Polk, up by the Beltline, off of River Avenue across the street from the Orowheat store. I know there are more, but these are the ones that we have used! I hope this was helpful!
RanchoSDmon
La Mesa, CA
I love the fact that this is a bike town. We're coming up to visit University of Oregon next month and want to enjoy biking around the trails and stuff, but I'm wondering if there are bike rental places in town? I really don't want to drag our bikes up from San Diego, so I'm wondering if we can rent them there.
ashlanderkandyw
Ashland, OR228 contributions
Here are three bike rental places to get you started: Rent-A-Bike (541) 579-5552; Bicycle Way of Life (541) 344-4105; Paul's Bicycle Way of Life (541) 342-6155. Enjoy Eugene! It is a great town to walk or bike around.
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- Hotels near Willamette River bike trail:
- (0.23 mi) Valley River Inn
- (0.22 mi) Riverpath Inn
- (0.86 mi) Inn at the 5th Eugene
- (0.83 mi) The Gordon Hotel
- (0.72 mi) The Campbell House Inn
- Restaurants near Willamette River bike trail:
- (0.18 mi) SweetWaters
- (0.21 mi) Elmer's Restaurant - Eugene
- (0.77 mi) Sweet Life Patisserie
- (0.74 mi) Fisherman's Market
- (0.42 mi) Texas Roadhouse
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