North Shore Trail
Trail
7.9 mile
12.7 kilometer
point to point
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
461'
141 m
Descent: -333' -101 m
High: 1,085' 331 m
Low: 937' 285 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 11% (6°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A rolling singletrack on the north shore of Lookout Point Reservoir.”
— Dederick Siedler
Features
Lake
Family Friendly
The suggested route is an out-and-back from the campground at the east end.
Description
The North Shore Trail follows the north shore of Lookout Point Reservoir.
From Eugene, take Highway 58 east to Lowell by crossing Dexter Reservoir into Lowell. Once in Lowell, turn right onto W. Boundary Road and follow to the top of the Lookout Point reservoir dam. From the dam, hike east on the road to the trailhead at 0.8 miles.
About 4 miles in, the trail comes back out to the road for 1/2 mile. Look for another marker to drop you back towards the lake. The trail soon crosses the Signal Point Boat Ramp. Soon you'll arrive at Ivan Oaks Campground. This is a good place to stop, fill with water at the campground pump and hike the road back to the car. The trail does continue from here for the more adventurous for a few more miles; eventually you can make it to the North Shore Tie.
This hike has no significant climbs, but has a few muddy crossings, and roots and rocks are common in the first half; the second half gets smoother.
From Eugene, take Highway 58 east to Lowell by crossing Dexter Reservoir into Lowell. Once in Lowell, turn right onto W. Boundary Road and follow to the top of the Lookout Point reservoir dam. From the dam, hike east on the road to the trailhead at 0.8 miles.
About 4 miles in, the trail comes back out to the road for 1/2 mile. Look for another marker to drop you back towards the lake. The trail soon crosses the Signal Point Boat Ramp. Soon you'll arrive at Ivan Oaks Campground. This is a good place to stop, fill with water at the campground pump and hike the road back to the car. The trail does continue from here for the more adventurous for a few more miles; eventually you can make it to the North Shore Tie.
This hike has no significant climbs, but has a few muddy crossings, and roots and rocks are common in the first half; the second half gets smoother.
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Jun 1, 2019
Jeff Gepper
Lots of storm damage. Impassable in sections without lots of hard work climbing over downed trees. Signs posted all along trail saying it is closed.
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