What we’re about
Welcome to the Eugene Ruck Club!
What is Rucking?
Rucking is the practice of walking or hiking with a weighted pack (called a “ruck”). Originally developed as a military training method to build endurance, strength, and resilience, rucking has become a popular and accessible way to train the body and sharpen the mind.
In our community, rucking is more than fitness—it’s about carrying weight with purpose. Whether we’re moving through forest trails, urban paths, or backcountry terrain, rucking helps us train for real-world readiness, deepen our connection to the land, and build camaraderie through shared challenge.
Rucks can include gear you'd use in the field: water, tools, survival supplies, or weighted plates. Every participant can adjust their pack weight to match their skill level and goals.
Download our ruck program guide here.
The Eugene Ruck Club is a community project of the Cascadia Community Response Group**, started to encourage outdoor fitness, and community resilience, with environmental stewardship and emergency preparedness in mind.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hike Along Amazon Creek from Checkermallow AccessCheckermallow Access , Eugene, OR
Get outside and get into shape this spring with some hiking with weight. This is a hike along the Amazon Creek trail near Royal and Greenhill. It travels along the canal that goes into Fern Ridge Reservoir. We often see bald eagles, blue herons, beavers, and numerous native plant species.
It’s flat and mostly grass or dirt trail, so it might be good to wear pants depending on the length of the grass. Watch for ticks afterwards.
Location: meet at Checkermallow Access parking lot (East of Green Hill off Royal).
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
*This hike is considered best for level I and II Rucking.
- Hike the Middle Fork Willamette Path from Doris RanchDorris Ranch, Springfield, OR
Get outside and get into shape this spring with some hiking with weight. This is a hike along the Middle Fork Willamette Path from Doris Ranch. Tge flat and paved trail winds through a combination of wooded area and open area with river views. Restrooms, information kiosks and free parking are located at the trailhead
Location: Meet at the east parking lot of Doris Ranch, by the historic cabin.
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
*This hike is considered best for level I and II Rucking. - Hike Fern Ridge Path at Meadowlark PrairieMeadowlark Prairie, Eugene, OR
Get outside and get into shape this spring with some hiking with weight. This is a hike along the Amazon Creek from Green Hill Rd east. We often see bald eagles, blue herons, beavers, and numerous native plant species. It's a flat and paved trail, great for building strength with our weighted packs.
Location: Green Hill Rd just South of Royal Ave.
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
*This hike is considered best for level I and II Rucking. - Hike Along Amazon Creek from Checkermallow AccessCheckermallow Access , Eugene, OR
Get outside and get into shape this spring with some hiking with weight. This is a hike along the Amazon Creek trail near Royal and Greenhill. It travels along the canal that goes into Fern Ridge Reservoir. We often see bald eagles, blue herons, beavers, and numerous native plant species.
It’s flat and mostly grass or dirt trail, so it might be good to wear pants depending on the length of the grass. Watch for ticks afterwards.
Location: meet at Checkermallow Access parking lot (East of Green Hill off Royal).
Here's a downloadable overview of the Ruck Club Program
*This hike is considered best for level I and II Rucking.
