25 min
Overview
Gravel borrow pits dug out for the construction of Eugene’s Randy Papé Beltline Highway are now ponds reflecting stands of cottonwood and willow. Threatened western pond turtles have been introduced and are now breeding here along with native painted turtles. An additional 170 acres of publicly owned open fields surround the ponds. These are now being leased to commercial grass growers, but the long-term plan is to convert them to playing fields and other recreational amenities. For now, you can take the bark chip trail around the ponds, binoculars in hand.
Trail Stats
1.6 km
5 m
117 m
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