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Skinner Butte
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Eugene, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skinner Butte'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.
City park offering picnic spots, trails, and a viewpoint with scenic mountain vistas.
What runners say about Skinner Butte
“The park also contains the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House, a beautiful Queen Anne Victorian residence.”
What a wonderful park. I got about 3 miles in on my walk. It was absolutely gorgeous. Lots of bicycles! I walked along the river on the way out and that was way better than the cement path. There is flower garden too!!!
Beautiful Viewpoint, trails and picnic area. Restrooms at top of Viewpoint view area and lots of parking. Rv challenge in turn around.
By far my favorite park in all of the Eugene/ Springfield area The only two downsides and they are pretty major considering the hiking trails, lack of shade etc etc..
* Skinner Butte Summit: You can hike or drive to the top of the butte for panoramic views of Eugene, the Willamette Valley, and even Spencer Butte. There's also a large "O" emblem for the University of Oregon and a less visible "E" for Eugene High School on the hillside.
Trail conditions & character
“* Skinner Butte Summit: You can hike or drive to the top of the butte for panoramic views of Eugene, the Willamette Valley, and even Spencer Butte.”
“1 there are no portable toilets/ or public restrooms unless you leave the butte and go all the way down to the north riverside playground that has public restrooms.”
“Restrooms at top of Viewpoint view area and lots of parking.”
“They had a water fountain back in the day… but politics?”
Plan your run at Skinner Butte
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteeugene-or.gov
- Phone+1 541-682-4915
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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