Past Activity
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
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Start date: 08/21/2019
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 08/21/2019
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
NOTE: My hikes are leave no trace and do NOT feed the animals. The first is obvious, but sometimes people think throwing apple cores is acceptable. It is not. The second is bad for the animal, giving it food that is not healthy for it, causing obesity and early death, encourages approaching of people, with subsequent biting, is a nuisance to others, and treats wild animals like a petting zoo in which we are in control. Enjoy your snacks, enjoy the hike, and enjoy the animals, as they all are. We are visitors to their home. I know others feed them, but not on my hikes.
Obsidians are responsible for picking up litter in the upper part of the trail. We have a couple who are great doing it, but anybody is welcome to help. Maybe consider bringing a plastic bag for anything you see.
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 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.
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Event Leader: David Cooper
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Event Leader Phone: 541-868-5427
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Event Leader Email: dwcoop@yahoo.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Urban
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Departure Location: Martin St & Canyon Drive, park on Martin St
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles:
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Season: 2019
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: water, snacks
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 6.2
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Member Fees: 1
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Elevation Gain: 1530
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Non-Member Fees: 2
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
