- Wild Iris Ridge from Bailey Hill Rd (Level 1/2)Wild Iris Ridge Park, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Wild Iris Ridge Trailhead off Bailey Hill.
This hike has some elevation gain.Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Fern Ridge Path at Meadowlark PrairieMeadowlark Prairie, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Green Hill Rd just South of Royal Ave.
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Fisher Butte Fern Ridge Trail (Level I Ruck)Fisher Butte Fern Ridge Wetlands Wildlife Area, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Fisher Butte Fern Ridge Wetlands Wildlife Area
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Amazon Creek Delta Trail at Fir Butte (Level I Ruck)Amazon Delta Trail at Fir Butte Rd, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Fir Butte rd .5 mi North of Royal Ave.
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Fern Ridge Path at Meadowlark PrairieMeadowlark Prairie, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Green Hill Rd just South of Royal Ave.
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Amazon Creek Delta Trail at Fir Butte (Level I Ruck)Amazon Delta Trail at Fir Butte Rd, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Fir Butte rd .5 mi North of Royal Ave.
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Fisher Butte Fern Ridge Trail (Level I Ruck)Fisher Butte Fern Ridge Wetlands Wildlife Area, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Fisher Butte Fern Ridge Wetlands Wildlife Area
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- West Kirk Trail on Clear Lake RdWest Kirk Park, Junction City, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Parking lot near Clear Lake Rd and Orchard Rd (by Orchard Point Park
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)
- Wild Iris Ridge from Bailey Hill Rd (Level 1/2)Wild Iris Ridge Park, Eugene, OR
This is a ruck (hike with a backpack). Our purpose is to build community, fitness and skill set. See our ruck program for details.
Location: Wild Iris Ridge Trailhead off Bailey Hill.
This hike has some elevation gain.Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
Level I Phase (Duration: 2 to 6 months, up to a year for some)
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week
Focus on form: Shoulders back and down, chest out, lean slightly forward at the hips, core engaged
Pace: Fast walking, ensuring one foot is always on the ground
Weight: Start with 15 to 25 pounds. Max 30 pounds for fitter individuals
Terrain: Start with flat, smooth surfaces
End Goal for Beginner Phase: 4 miles with max weight in less than an hour (15-minute mile standard)