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| Moon Point Trail |
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Difficulty:
Easy
Length, One-way:
1.1 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Summer - Fall
From Eugene, Travel 38 miles on Hwy. 58 to Oakridge. Continue on Hwy. 58 for 2 miles east of Oakridge to theHills Creek Reservoir sign. Turn right and follow for 0.5 miles and turn right onto FS Road 21. Proceed on Road 21 for 18 miles to the junction with FS Road 2129, turn left. Follow Road 2129 for about 9 miles to the trailhead on the right.
Location Information
Moon Point Trail (#3688) is an easy 1.1 mile hike that leads the hiker to a unique area known for its botanical variety and habitat diversity. It crosses wet and dry meadows, rocky cliffs, and passes through stands of high-elevation conifers. Wildlife love the area, so use your eyes and ears.
Moon Point, once the site of a fire lookout, offers a panoramic view of the Rigdon District. It also joins the Young's Rock Trail, which extends to the Middle fork of the Willamette River.
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