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Middle Fork Willamette Path – Dorris Ranch loop from Georgia Pacific Natural Area

Middle Fork Willamette Path – Dorris Ranch loop from Georgia Pacific Natural Area

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Middle Fork Willamette Path – Dorris Ranch loop from Georgia Pacific Natural Area

00:44

15.5km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.37 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.42 km

Georgia Pacific Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Georgia Pacific Natural Area offers more than a mile of waterfront along Middle Fork Willamette River, with a multi-use trail that's good for cycling, but if you wander off onto the soft-surface trails you'll have a hard time with a road bike. Keep an eye out for western pond turtles here.

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4.07 km

Georgia Pacific Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

The Georgia Pacific Natural Area offers cyclists an alluring journey through picturesque landscapes near Springfield. Ride amidst towering trees, soaking in panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. Keep an eye out for deer, and a multitude of bird species that call this serene environment home, adding to the allure of the ride.

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4.57 km

View of the Middle Fork Willamette River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an absolutely gorgeous spot. The river meanders through the forest and round the hills, bringing with it a sense of calm and serenity. And relax...

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5.82 km

Middle Fork Willamette Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Middle Fork Path is a 4-mile-long, 10-foot-wide pathway from Clearwater Park to Dorris Ranch, revealing scenic views of the Willamette River. It is accessible from Dorris Ranch to the west and Clearwater Park to the east. The path also connects to the 3-mile Mill Race Path, creating an 8-mile loop incorporating downtown Springfield. With minor sections of on-street bicycle lanes, both connect to Springfield and Eugene's riverfront system, extending for miles of enjoyable scenic routes.

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7.81 km

Dorris Ranch

Highlight • Rest Area

Dorris Ranch is a public park and Oregon's oldest working hazelnut farm. The four-mile Middle Fork Path trailhead is here, connecting to Clearwater Park. There is a living history interpretive village with historic houses that can be viewed from the outside, providing a chance to step into a day in the life of early settlers.

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

1.87 km

1.46 km

172 m

160 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

6.39 km

172 m

160 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Middle Fork Willamette Path – Dorris Ranch loop from Georgia Pacific Natural Area

Georgia Pacific Natural Area

Georgia Pacific Natural Area

View of the Middle Fork Willamette River

Middle Fork Willamette Path

Dorris Ranch

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