Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012, September 16, 1991, Page 7C, Image 61

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t!u; canal ill Alton Baker 1 ’nrk also ;>■;11s
and kavaks as wi ll as paddle boats tor use in the
canal.
If buying expensive outdoor equipment pre
sents a problem, main Eugene shops rent the ne
cessities Brother Jobnalhan's and Mi ken/.ie Out
fitters both rent backpai ks. tents, boots and some
climbing gear Mountain bikes and six speed
bikes can be rented lor the due from Pedal Power
Bicycles.
With rented boots you can hike two of Eugene's
most popular trails Spencer Butte and Mount
Pisgah The trails are close to town but allow the
hiker to rise aliove the city
Both Spencer Butte and Mount Pisgah are easy
hikes that offer panoramic views .The Ridgi-line
Trail to Spencer Butte can he reached by South
Willamette Street or Pox Hollow Road It's an
easy 1.5-mile loop trail that ends at the summit of
the butte.
Once iit the top, hikers are rewarded with a
bird's-eye view of Eugene, Pern Ridge Reservoir
and the Three Sisters Mountains.
Mount Pisgah is part of Buford Park, whit h also
includes an arboretum with its own trails The
summit trail is three miles round trip, and offers
long meadows full of wildflowers, as well as
views of Eugene and the Willamette Valley
If you have something even higher in mind
than Spencer Butte or Mount Pigsah, vou can
really get there at Cottage drove Aviation Plane
rides as well as flying lessons are ottered, and
they can fit into any student's busy schedule.
••We have a relaxed atmosphere hero," said in
structor Mark Stadsklev "Most of my students
are employed so we're very flexible. Some people
come in at eight in the morning and others come
in after work "
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Maneuvering up the rocky face on the west side of
Skinner Butte near downtown Eugene is another
popular outdoor activity.
They also give sct:ni< flights a nit hope to teach
gliding lessons in the spring.
Whether you flv. hike, hike, or Hunt, make sure
you get outside and enjoy luigene Then you can
go hat k to the books
St FfitcH your dollars
by using coupons from
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