Spencer Butte Park

2,058-Foot Summit, Highest Point on Eugene's Ridgeline

Spencer Butte Park is a hiking landmark just south of Eugene with the highest point along Eugene's 2,100-acre Ridgeline Park system at 2,058 feet. As many as 300 visitors per day make the trek to the summit for views of the Cascade Mountains, Coast Range, and the Willamette Valley.

Family Programs

Self-guided hiking on the Ridgeline Trail system. Programs include:
- Spencer Butte summit hike (5.2 miles, 1,100 ft elevation)
- Stone-stairway approach to summit
- Connections to broader Ridgeline Park trail system
- Wooded lower trails

What's Included

• Free admission
• Trailhead parking lot at Willamette Street
• Trail kiosk with posted map
• No water on trail

Experience

For active families with kids 7+ ready for a real climb. Plan 2-3 hours. Bring water; wear sturdy shoes. Best on a cool morning.