Elijah Bristow State Park, State park near Pleasant Hill, Oregon.
The 847-acre park encompasses scattered meadows, woodlands, and wetlands along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River in western Oregon.
The park, initially named Dexter State Park, received its current name in 1979 to honor Elijah Bristow, who established Pleasant Hill community.
The trail system connects to a larger network extending from Eugene's Alton Baker Park to the Pacific Crest Trail near Oakridge.
Visitors access multiple recreational facilities including picnic areas, equestrian staging zones, and over 10 miles of trails for hiking and biking.
The park's Channel Lake provides nesting grounds for osprey, great blue herons, bald eagles while supporting populations of Western pond turtles.
Location: Oregon
Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=60
GPS coordinates: 43.92070,-122.81200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:50
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