Description:

We leave from the Willamette St. and 53rd Ave. gravel parking lot with a parks dept. kiosk for the summit of Spencer Butte. This 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. Note that, compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot farther up Willamette, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)

To get to the trailhead: Take Willamette St. heading south past cemetaries. Up the hill, watch for 52nd Ave. street sign, then continue 1 block distance and on your left is the trailhead parking lot. Be sure to lock your car and leave valuables at home. Please call the leader if any questions.

Social distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.

If you meet someone going your way, MASK UP, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way, MASK UP and if that person doesn't get over, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you're too close. PLEASE DO THIS.

If you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.

If you don't feel well, please don't come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group.