Owen Memorial Rose Garden – Peter DeFazio Bridge loop from Irving

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Owen Memorial Rose Garden – Peter DeFazio Bridge loop from Irving

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Owen Memorial Rose Garden – Peter DeFazio Bridge loop from Irving

02:43

47.4km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.07 km

West Bank Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This path is excellent for cycling, running or walking. It follows along the west side of the Willamette River and is a great paved trail that passes many lovely parks …

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8.78 km

Maurie Jacobs Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Maurie Jacobs is a gem and one of the best riverfront parks in Eugene. There is lots of open space, making an ideal spot for frisbee golf, soccer or other …

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9.20 km

Beach

9.59 km

Founded by George E. Owen's donation in 1951, it boasts 4,500 roses across 400 varieties, restored by volunteers including Delta Rotary. A serene oasis with walkways, gazebos, and the iconic Oregon Heritage Cherry Tree.

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15.6 km

Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area

Nature Reserve

19.6 km

Dorris Ranch

Highlight • Trail

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 …

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21.4 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 …

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23.0 km

Viewpoint

35.2 km

5th Street Public Market

Highlight • Structure

The 5th Street Public Market is the area's premier open-air shopping destination in the heart of downtown Eugene. Here, you'll find a colorful collection of unique and enchanting local stores, …

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36.0 km

Peter DeFazio Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Peter DeFazio Bridge offers a scenic spectacle. Overlooking the park and lake, it's a birdwatcher's paradise. Tourists bike by, captivated by the view's beauty.

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38.8 km

Greenway Bike Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Connecting Maurie Jacobs Parks to Valley River Center, Greenway Bike Bridge is a nice resting point with several benches and plenty to observe. You can look down in the Willamette …

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47.4 km

End point

Parking

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