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Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

  • Start date: 06/02/2021

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 06/02/2021

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Update 3:

Update 2: We may need to alter our route a bit as the Tie Trail between the Ridgeline and Spencer Butte trails may be closed. If you are signed up for the 6/2 trip, watch for an email on Tuesday when there may be more information.
Update: Leader will be at the trailhead at 8:00AM for the early birds.
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.
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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. 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.) 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 are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group. 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.

  • Event Leader: Yoerger Karen

  • 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: 2021

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required:

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 5.6

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1040

  • Non-Member Fees: 2

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Because of trail closures and construction traffic, we hiked to Mt. Baldy rather than Spencer Butte. Eighteen hikers departed in small groups and successfully navigated the several trail junctions along the route. It was a warm day, especially so on the sunny slope of Mt. Baldy. We paused to relax and chat in the welcome shade at "Rechelle's Bench" on the summit before returning back down the trail. Thanks to each of you on the trip for your flexibility, good company, and good cheer!

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Yoerger, Karen 541-510-2832 N 1
2 Signed-Up Young, Tommy 941-780-4156 N 1
3 Signed-Up Rolfe, Jorry 541-206-9501 N 1
4 Signed-Up Jacobsen, Janet 541-206-1251 N 1
5 Signed-Up Shapiro, Kate 541-999-0091 N 2
6 Signed-Up Hoecker, Nancy 541-217-8453 N 1
7 Signed-Up Kay, Jane 541-285-4545 N 1
8 Signed-Up Moman, Judith 413-387-7373 N 1
9 Signed-Up Miller, June 808-282-5201 N 1
10 Signed-Up Straub, Peg 541-514-7298 N 1
11 Signed-Up Moore, Caroline 541-520-6946 N 1
12 Signed-Up Rundle, Tom 541-653-0741 N 1
13 Signed-Up Rubenstein, Denise 248-514-5092 N 1
14 Signed-Up Lindstrom, Lana 541-683-1409 N 1
15 Signed-Up Davies, Russ 541-525-3719 N 1
16 Signed-Up Carpenter, Kathie 541-505-2370 N 1
17 Signed-Up Cooper, Carla 541-517-6785 N 1
18 Signed-Up Cooper, David 541-868-5427 N 1
19 Signed-Up Gould, Whitney 510-368-8941 N 1
20 Signed-Up Smith, Mike 520-488-9569 N 1
21 Signed-Up Wesley, Blue 650-272-9490 N 1