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Rave Run: Salt Creek Falls Trail, Oregon
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RAVE RUN: SALT CREEK FALLS TRAIL, OREGON

"I remember the earthy smell, the cool dampness of the forest, and the dark feel of the canopy," says runner Holly Walker. "Running there made me feel so connected with nature."

Photographs by Woods Wheatcroft /Aurora

PUBLISHED 06/25/2008

General Info:

Salt Creek Falls, Oregon's second-tallest waterfall, is located in the Willamette National Forest 60 miles southeast of Eugene, Oregon. A half-mile loop encircles the falls, offering verdant views.

Getting There:

From Eugene, proceed east on Highway 58 to FS road 5893. Follow signs to Salt Creek Falls and the parking lot.

Learn More:

US Forest Service
Convention & Visitor's Association of Lane County, Oregon
City of Eugene
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce


Places to Eat:

Track Town Pizza
1809 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, OR 97403; (541) 284-8484; www.tracktownpizza.com

Bagel Sphere
810 Willamette St; Eugene, OR 97401; (541) 341-1335; www.bagelsphere.com

Keystone Café
395 W 5th Ave; Eugene, OR 97401; (541) 342-2075 ; www.keystonecafe.com

Hole in the Wall BBQ
3200 W 11th Ave; Eugene, OR 97402; (877) 683-6868; www.holeinthewallbbq.com

Events:

"The World's Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors" and home of University of Oregon has a variety of year-round events. An updated calendar may be found at the Lane County Convention & Visitor's Association website at http://www.visitlanecounty.org/calendar/index.cfm

Specialty Running Store:

Eugene Running Company
116 Oakway Center, Eugene, OR 97401; 541-344-6399; www.eugenerunningcompany.com

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