This is the bike path through Amazon Park, going south to my house. The path goes directly to my street. The mountain ahead is Spencer Butte (2062 ft./625m). A butte is an isolated hill or mountain with very steep slopes and a flat top, but with a smaller summit area than a mesa. It is covered in Douglas Fir trees. I hope to climb it sometime soon.


There are over 30 miles of paved off-road bike paths in Eugene. Some go along the Willamette River, which make spectacular views:

The river is left undeveloped, which preserves the natural beauty of the area.