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Fern Ridge Dam – Fern Ridge Lake loop from South Lot

Fern Ridge Dam – Fern Ridge Lake loop from South Lot

Moderate

4.7

(8885)

19,827

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Fern Ridge Dam – Fern Ridge Lake loop from South Lot

02:22

58.1km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 13.5 km for 149 m

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13.6 km

Fern Ridge Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fern Ridge Dam releases water into the Long Tom River, going all the way to the Willamette River, Mostly an earth fill structure it has a gated concrete spillway, used for regulating lake levels. It has been successful in preventing potentially devastating flood damages.

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13.7 km

Fern Ridge Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fern Ridge Dam releases water into the Long Tom River, going all the way to the Willamette River. Mostly an earth fill structure it has a gated concrete spillway, used for regulating lake levels. It has been successful in preventing potentially devastating flood damages.

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13.9 km

Fern Ridge Lake

Highlight • Lake

At over 9,000 acres Fern Ridge Lake is the largest reservoir in Lane County. As such it is incredibly popular for all manner of water sports including, but not limited to, sailing, kayak, swimming, paddle boarding, wake boarding, and fishing. The area is also an important habitat for wildlife and migratory bird populations.

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48.3 km

Dragonfly Bend

Highlight • Natural

Dragonfly Bend, situated in west Eugene, is a location previously used for agriculture. However, it has now been restored as a wetland site with the help of advanced techniques implemented by the City's staff. During spring, a diverse range of native wildflowers and grasses bloom in the area, providing an ideal habitat for many species of birds, insects, and other creatures to find food and shelter.

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58.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

18.5 km

16.4 km

1.34 km

321 m

137 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

2.09 km

321 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 29 May

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77 %

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