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Meadowlark Prairie
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Eugene, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Meadowlark Prairie's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature area with paths, picnic tables, benches and a paved walkway, plus bird-watching opportunities.
What runners say about Meadowlark Prairie
“Beautiful spot to enjoy a view of the West Eugene Wetlands, as well as the snow capped Three Sisters, off in the distance.”
Nice walking trail next to the Amazon canal. Look for birds in the marshlands.
Saw lots of birds and had a nice walk with my wife. Have never seen the gate open.
Beautiful spot to enjoy a view of the West Eugene Wetlands, as well as the snow capped Three Sisters, off in the distance. The small parking lot offers adequate parking, three picnic tables, interpretative signs about the history and development of the prairie, along with a wide and well lit path.
These days, I visit this place almost every late afternoon with my dogs. We walk through the wide field, avoiding the bike paths. It's even more beautiful in the late afternoon as the sun sets, making it a spot I come back to every day. Recommend this place
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful spot to enjoy a view of the West Eugene Wetlands, as well as the snow capped Three Sisters, off in the distance.”
“Huge open wetland areas with a broad paved path system that's accessibility friendly.”
“The small parking lot offers adequate parking, three picnic tables, interpretative signs about the history and development of the prairie, along with a wide and well lit path.”
Plan your run at Meadowlark Prairie
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteeugene-or.gov
- Phone+1 541-682-4927
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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