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NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: This is a leave no trace hike. Please do not litter, and if you are so inclined, picking up anything along the way is great. The Obsidians are responsible for the upper reaches of the trail, and if you bring a plastic bag, it makes it more likely you can throw in the extra poop bag that somebody left, thinking they had done their job.
It is also a DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS hike. The last time I went up on top, a squirrel was running across two women's legs, when they didn't want him there. This occurs because the animals are habituated to food. Don't add to the problem. It is not cute to think we are trying to tame animals that should remain wild. Thank you. mss

If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.
  To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street.

To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol.