Explore the University of Oregon by solving riddles, completing photo challenges, and racing friends across campus. This self-guided Let’s Roam hunt is a two-hour mix of history, architecture, and playful competition.
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You step through Dads’ Gates and the campus shifts under your feet: brick walkways hum with student footsteps, oak branches lean in like curious onlookers, and the distant bell from Knight Library marks each checkpoint.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate walking fitness; routes are mostly paved with short hills and stairs.
Wildlife
History
University of Oregon’s core campus grew in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; Deady Hall (1876) is one of Oregon’s oldest academic structures and a focal point on many routes.
Conservation
Stick to paved paths and marked lawns to protect root systems of mature campus trees; carry out any trash and use campus recycling bins to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
The app drives the experience — bring a full battery or power bank to avoid interruptions.
Plan for weather
Eugene weather can change quickly; pack a light rain shell and a layer for wind.
Use public transit or bike
Parking near campus can be limited — consider riding a bike or taking Lane Transit District buses.
Split roles early
Assign Photographer, Brainiac, and Mapper roles to keep the team efficient and score more points.
Smartphone with Let’s Roam app
Required to access clues, maps, photo challenges, and leaderboards.
Portable charger (power bank)
Keeps devices powered through the two-hour hunt and photo tasks.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved paths and occasional grassy shortcuts make supportive shoes essential.
Light rain jacket
Spring showers are common—pack a lightweight shell to stay dry.
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