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Gillespie Butte Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
Small loop at the top of a small forested butte in NE Eugene. Great views of the city, next to a quiet cemetery.
0.3
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.28mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
609ft
High Point
565ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
You can park alongside the road near the gate, just not next to the signs that specifically say "no parking". There is also a back access trail (Cemetery Connector) that has parking along a dead end road.

Route Conditions

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