Past Activity

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

Start date: 09/11/2024
Start time: 8:00 AM

Description:

NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
We have been doing this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte every Wednesday since 2013. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. 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 this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike, or hiking to Spencer Butte, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group. The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.

Event Leader: Janet Jacobsen
Event Leader Phone: 541-206-1251
Event Leader Email: jbjacobsen@comcast.net
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Urban
Departure Location: Martin St & Canyon Drive, park on Martin St
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles:
Season: 2024
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: water, snack, personal first aid, weather appropriate clothing in layers
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 6.2
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 1520
Non-Member Fees: 2
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

It rained heavily before and after the hike so the few including the leader who wore rain pants did not need them. As we hiked down on the Amazon Headwaters Trail, we met Caroline, Hillary, and Carla on one the bridges-- all with smiles. It was one of Caroline\'s first outing since her knee replacement. Thanks to everyone who made leading the trip so pleasant.