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Optional to hike to Mt. Baldy. We will meet at the usual place by the kiosk on Martin Street.
On Labor Day September 5, 2005, 22 Obsidians/guests hiked the new Amazon Headwaters Trail that opened September 3rd. Back then the first bridge was not built so we started at the end of Martin St/ West Amazon and crossed a creek to get back to the regular trail. We will duplicate most of that route but without a creek crossing. The trail cost $140,000 to construct with $50,000 coming from the state’s Recreational Trails Program. In 1999 the City with help of Lane County Audubon Society purchased a 13 acre track of land from Martin and Leslie Beverly for $180,000. Lots of history! Last month the city replaced three bridges /boardwalks. Once we reach Fox Hollow Trailhead, you can hike back the way we came or hike over to Dillard/Baldy on the connecting trail dedicated 11/13/2014.

Some History Below:
Amazon Headwaters/Ridgeline Trail
Mon, September 5, 2005
Leader: Janet Jacobsen
Hike 3 miles 430 ft. (Easy)

It was Labor Day and 22 people signed up to hike the new Amazon Headwaters Trail, which officially opened September 3rd. I passed out chocolate to celebrate to celebrate my leading 50 trips. From the gate at the end of West Amazon and Martin Street, we walked up an old road, turned east, hopped over a few rocks in the creek bed and eventually intersected the powerline road. There was a discussion about the progress of the development of the Amazon Headwaters. After a short downhill stretch, we found the new Amazon Headwaters Trail on our right. We continued on the mile long trail with a 430 feet elevation gain to the Fox Hollow Parking Lot. It is a beautiful forested trail with two new bridges and several boardwalks. Half of us retraced our old trips while the rest went with John to explore one of the old trails down to the powerline road. Until a bridge is built over Amazon creek allowing access to the trail from Canyon Road and Martin St., the powerline road is the best way to access the new trail. I have been told that the trail will be open to mountain bikes. This is unfortunate since they will tear up the trail in wet conditions. A new member, Julia Snell, who is 85 years old was pleased to be on the hike. There were four nonmembers from other hiking clubs. It was exciting to be on a new trail and with so many appreciative hikers. Thanks to John Jacobsen who helped co-lead this holiday hike. Participants were Mari Baldwin, Pat Bitner, Jean Coberly, Jim Duncan, Sharon Duncan, Caroline Forell, Jane Hackett, Marc Hansen, Dick Hildreth, Sam Houston, Janet Jacobsen (leader), John Jacobsen, Kitty Johnson, Joy Norman, Ardas Khalsa, Gurumukh Khalsa, Joanne Ledet, Mary Livingston, Ray Noonan, Margaret Prentice, Anne Rhondes, Kathy Riddle and Julia Snell.