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Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Running trail in Eugene, Oregon · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Mixed
Distance: 12 mi
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead'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.

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Mixed12 miOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Hilly hiking area with well-maintained trails and multiple route options, including creek crossings.

What runners say about Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (189 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

 ✨ well-maintained 10 mentions 
“The trails are well maintained and it's just the right mix of steep and flat.”
 🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions 
“Beautiful- went in the winter and it was a great spot for either walking or trail running.”
 👟 good for all levels 2 mentions 
“This is such a beautiful spot for a nice easy hike.”

This trailhead is one of the main starts/stops of the Ridgeline Trail. One can go to Spencer Butte toward the west or go east to Mt Baldy. The Fox Hollow to Mt Baldy section of the trail happens to be my favorite, with there being a upper and lower trail (no bikes on the south trail). Well maintained!

★★★★★ — Drew , Sep 2019

Such a beautiful hike. The trails are well maintained and it's just the right mix of steep and flat. I would definitely recommend this for a novice hiker, or a family trip.

★★★★★ — Ami , Jul 2021

If you're looking for a short east hike then i definitely recommend this place. The kids had lots of fun

★★★★★ — Jacqueline , Jun 2021

This hike is righteous any time of year. It has numerous trailheads with about three levels of difficulty, none of which are THAT difficult, but the short trailhead does have a small scramble. My first time was in winter after an ice storm a cpl January's ago.

★★★★★ — Shaun , Oct 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 189 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

 🅿️ Trailhead parking 13 mentions 
“It has numerous trailheads with about three levels of difficulty, none of which are THAT difficult, but the short trailhead does have a small scramble.”
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 🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions 
“Feels secluded, fantastic views, not crowded, not too challenging, not a long drive to get to.”
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 ⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions 
“Cons: hilly if you don't like hills, a couple of connecting trails had no signs.”
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 🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions 
“I take my dog often and haven't had an issue with other people having unleashed dogs here.”
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 🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions 
“The dirt trail is well maintained.”
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 🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions 
“There is a dirt parking lot with a porta potty.”
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 🪵 Boardwalk  
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 🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)  
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Plan your run at Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead

The practical stuff

AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
Distance12 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Websiteeugene-or.gov
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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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead

Eugene, OR

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Popular butte with hiking trails, panoramic valley vistas and friendly squirrels.

1.3 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.