Elijah Bristow State ParkPleasant Hill, OR (United States)
Clue Last Updated:
April 21, 2007
"Elijah Bristow State Park is located on the Willamette River, and is easily toDriving Directions from Eugene/Springfield area:
reach via State Highway 58 southeast of the Eugene. The park was named for one
of the first pioneer settlers in Lane County and is comprised of 847 acres of
scattered meadows, woodlands and wetlands. Elijah Bristow has more than 10 miles
of trail for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Part of the trail system
includes a portion of the Eugene to Pacific Crest trail." -from State Parks
website
Head south on I-5 toward Roseburg. Take exit 188A Oakridge/Klamath Falls and head for OR-58. Travel approximately 9 miles on Hwy 58 and look for the Elijah Bristow State Park sign. Turn left on Rattlesnake Rd., right on Wheeler Rd and continue about 1 mile until you see the entrance sign. Follow the road all the way back and park near the restrooms.
To the box:
This lovely little doe was first spotted near group picnic area A. From there she walked gingerly around the edge of the meadow pausing to munch on the sweet grasses. She must have been thirsty after such a snack as she headed toward the river via a trail just past three gravel mounds on the left. Follow this trail to where it converges with the river trail. Look to your right and head toward the picnic table on the river side. Here you will find a beautiful spot where she was seen at water's edge enjoying a cool drink. Then back to the trail. Head to your right on the river trail. Following the trail a ways she is no where to be found. Up ahead, look for the sign giving horses the right of way. Hearing something in the brush, you turn back the way you came and count 43 paces. On your left there should be a tree with a sapling on its hip. This little Whitetail is hiding beneath a blanket of moss slightly behind and to the right of this tree's base. You should make the time to explore the rest of the trails in the park. It is a beautiful place.
