About Winter Trips:
When the snow begins to fly in the high country, our thoughts turn to cross country skiing, snow shoeing and other outdoor winter sports.
In all our activities, the ultimate objective is to explore the more scenic areas of our environment, and savor to the fullest the
aesthetic experience of wildness.
Our Winter Trip season runs November 15 through March 31st. |
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Are you prepared for your winter trip? Check our Winter Trip Guide More tips are listed on our Are You Prepared for an Obsidian Trip? page. Reminder: WINTER SNO-PARK PERMITS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL NW WINTER SPORTS PARKING AREAS FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 15 Questions about Winter Trips? Contact wintertrips@obsidians.org |
Upcoming Winter Trips:
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Easy Hike—Pisgah Arboretum Flowers/Trails—Friday, March 29, 2024
Meet by bathrooms and the Patricia Baker Wildflower garden to see the pink fawn lilies. We will stroll on trails like Incense Cedar, Jette, Hillside, Pond Lily, ZigZag , Wetland, Creek and others to see trillium, fawn lilies, chocolate lilies, camas and more. Mileage and elevation is estimated. Perhaps around two hours. After our walk, it is optional for any to take the main trail to the summit. Moderate Hike—Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte—Tuesday, April 2, 2024
We will start on time at 7:00 am. This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn't co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. There are 2 ways to get to the trailhead: 1. To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. 2. Another way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. Moderate Hike—Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte—Tuesday, April 9, 2024
We will start on time at 7:00 am. BRING YOUR HEADLAMPS! This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn't co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. There are 2 ways to get to the trailhead: 1. To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. 2. Another way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. Moderate Hike—North Bank Habitat Area—Wednesday, April 10, 2024
HIKE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10TH, due to safety concerns due to weather From Eugene, it is approximately 75 minutes to trailhead. Traveling south on the I-5, take exit 135, then North Bank Road. Starting at the West Trailhead, the group will hike the up the Blacktail Ridge Trail to the Boundary Ridge and connect with the lower Chasm Creek Trail. Counter-clockwise loop. The route has a continuous moderate grade with views of the Umpqua River and Coastal Range. Feel free to contact leader with any questions - heiditrails@gmail.com. Map and area information: https://www.blm.gov/visit/north-bank-habitat-management-area Moderate Hike—Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte—Tuesday, April 16, 2024
We will start on time at 7:00 am. This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn't co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. There are 2 ways to get to the trailhead: 1. To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. 2. Another way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. |
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