Dorris Ranch

Dorris Ranch

Dorris Ranch
4.5
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Explore Oregon's oldest working filbert farm! Dorris Ranch's 258 encompass 11 hazelnut orchards (local folks call them filberts), native oak savannah, riverside habitats and secluded trails. This is the western terminus of the four-mile paved Middle Fork Path.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Frank P
Eugene, OR1,124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We attend the Holly ween Party in 2020. It was so much fun. Because of the virus it was a drive through party. It was so fun and so well done with different stops for entertainment and fright. A real family event for all ages. FUN FUN FUN
Written April 30, 2021
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Bruce B
59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2016 • Family
Dorris Ranch is a huge public park owned by Willamalane in Springfield and it is my favorite place to walk in all of Lane County.

We take our little dog (please keep your dogs on leashes here-as there are many other dog encounters) and have taken both the Willamette River walk/bike path that goes for 4.9 miles and the paths thru the Filbert Orchards to the river.

Lots of walking options, and very quiet, with gorgeous scenery.
Free parking too! (Beats Mt. Pisgah unless you want that hill work!)
Written March 9, 2016
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Shirley G
Springfield, OR1,773 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Couples
This is a great first date hike, walk with friends or place to take your camera. I have always felt safe in this park. People are great about keeping dogs on a leash.

Be sure to take your camera!
Written February 28, 2016
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Vicky H
Eugene, OR36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Family
We were there to do some practice photography with the new camera my daughter got. We enjoyed the trails and the historic farm vibe. The fall colors where nice. And most guests where curtious to others. We did notice that someone had gone through and broken the mushrooms that they could find which was disappointing since one of the things my daughter was practicing was macro photography and wanted fungus pictures.

Over all the park offers a great deal for walkers and people that like living history, just be aware that after school starts the rest rooms appear to be closed.
Written December 28, 2021
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Debby H
Colleyville, TX78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Family
Easy trails, stroller accessible, through the orchards of old hazelnut trees wind down toward the river. Peaceful setting perfect for walking, bicycling, and walking your dog.
Written July 8, 2019
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Lilac_Dreamer
Eugene, OR29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
This is definitely one of the bigger parks in Eugene, it is very peaceful and a fun excursion for the kids. If you keep walking you'll end up on the biking path, which is a nice long walk/jog/run/biking excursion along the river. It doesn't look back to the ranch, I don't believe so anyway, so you have to turn around at some point.
Written June 28, 2019
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Bob H
Eugene, OR54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Friends
I love this place. From the parking lot, you can walk on several paths through hazelnut orchards and decaying farm implements to the Willamette River. From there, you can continue for miles up the river or make a loop back to the parking lot. Good year round and dog-friendly.
Written August 8, 2018
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OregonOutdoorFamily
Springfield, OR12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
Dorris Ranch is close to both Eugene and Springfield. The trails are all stroller-friendly, the park is dog-friendly, and there's a lot to explore. Walk through the orchards and see a working farm, especially fun during harvest season. Hike straight through and get to the river, where there are tables for picnicking. Skirt the edge and you'll find an interpretive pioneer village. It's also a trailhead for the new Middle Fork Trail that follows the Middle Fork of the Willamette River all the way to Clearwater Park in Thurston. We really love going to Dorris Ranch and we go often, but always discover something new.
Written July 15, 2018
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The Graphine M
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Solo
I love history especially field trips with classmates. We're going again this weekend. So go tomorrow go or any day of the week!
Written March 15, 2017
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Allesandra97
Springfield, OR14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Friends
Dorris Ranch is a rare, salvaged bit of the United States as it was after European settlers came to Oregon. The buildings are well preserved and the walks into the orchards left me feeling that I was back in the 1800's. It was a nice, peaceful bit of "time travel" kind of secretly tucked away in Springfield! Well worth the visit.
Written February 11, 2017
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