Elijah Bristow State Park
| Elijah Bristow State Park | |
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.jpg) Picnic area in the 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-acre (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]
Wildlife in the park includes salmon and steelhead, osprey, great blue heron, bald eagles and beaver. Among the thousands of species in the park are the threatened Western pond turtle and the Oregon chub.[2]
Activities, in addition to hiking, horse riding, biking, and fishing, include wildlife watching, picnicking, and boating.[2]
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 c d "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.
