Elijah Bristow State Park is located next to the Middle Fork Willamette River and has over 10 miles of trail suited for horseback riding, biking and hiking. This description is for the Lost Creek loop, which is a total of 3 miles long. This area is perfect for wildlife viewing if you want to see a variety of birds such as water fowl, osprey, eagles, and herons. You will also see fun creatures such as turtles, newts, beaver, fish and slugs. Elijah Bristow State Park is the perfect place to take your young ones, or just go for a quick few mile hike after work. The state park was named after one of the first pioneer settlers in Lane County and has 847 acres of meadows, woodlands and wetlands.