Elijah Bristow State Park
| Elijah Bristow State Park | |
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Lane County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Eugene |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
Elijah Bristow State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It has more than 10 miles (16 km) of well-maintained trails along ponds, wetlands, meadows, and the Middle Fork Willamette River, and through forests of broadleaf and evergreen trees. The trails are open to horses, hikers, and mountain bikers, and there is a separate equestrian staging area popular with riding clubs.[2]
The 847 acres (343 ha) park was named for Elijah Bristow, one of the first pioneer settlers in Lane County. The trail system includes part of the trail linking Eugene to the Pacific Crest Trail.[2]
Salmon and steelhead trout abound during annual runs in one of the few stretches of the lower Willamette with fast-moving white water. Unique wildlife nesting and habitat areas fill the park`s islands and sloughs.
Channel Lake, a land-locked river channel that meanders through the park, eventually empties back into the Willamette. The lake and a short stretch of Lost Creek are home to a diverse community of plants and wildlife. A dense canopy of broadleaf and evergreen trees with a lush understory of shrubs and herbaceous plants provides an excellent area for nature study and outdoor education. Osprey, great blue heron, bald eagles and beaver live in and near the park. Elijah Bristow is also home to several threatened species, including the Western pond turtle and the Oregon chub.
Elijah Bristow has three reservable picnic areas complete with picnic tables, water, electricity, restrooms and fire rings. There are also individual picnic areas. A separate equestrian staging area has tables, water electricity and a restroom.
Location: From Eugene, go 17 miles southeast on OR-58.
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See also
References
- ^ "Elijah Bristow State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- ^ a b "Elijah Bristow State Park". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
External links
- "Elijah Bristow State Park". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
