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Past Activity

Canceled: Spencer Butte

  • Start date: 04/23/2011

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 04/23/2011

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

There will be many choices of activities; various organizations are participating in events. Most importantly, I think, are the opportunities to do some trail maintenance in one of the most visible areas of the park, the trail head. We will be breaking into small groups to do some graveling, brushing of illicit trails, combating invasive plants (burning Shining Geranium and Herb Robert and cutting back Himalayan Blackberries), cleaning the steps and trailhead kiosk, and more!! The plan is to work from 9 to 11 and then enjoy some food, refreshments, music, and spruced up trailhead!

**If you have questions about the trail maintenance activities, would like to sign-up for a specific project, or would like to carpool from South Eugene HS or Willamette & 52nd, please contact me at trails@obsidians.org, matthew.v.bell@gmail.com, or 503.884.8829.

  • Event Leader: Bell Matt

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trail Maintenance

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2011

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Weather and work appropriate clothing and footwear. All necessary tools, equipment, gloves, and even food will be provided.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance:

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 20

  • Non-Member Fees: —

  • Committee: Trail Maintenance

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The 1st Annual Ridgeline Celebration was a success! The day’s events were initiated by Art Farley and the Friends of the Ridgeline.

We took on the task of improving the trailhead. Obsidians of all ages made short work of most of the tasks. We graveled around the trailhead, cleaned the steps, brushed the illicit trails that connect the parking lot with the West Summit Trail, and pruned back the Himalayan Blackberries. We accomplished a lot in about 2 hours.

Everyone worked very quickly and finished in time to enjoy the celebrations which included interpretive hikes with City staffers, catered snacks from the Youth Corp, and even a band.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 40
  • Number of spots available: 20
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Bell, Matt 503-884-8829 N —
2 Signed-Up Whitfield, Jim 541-937-2364 N —
3 Signed-Up Jacobsen, Janet 541-206-1251 N —
4 Signed-Up Praskievicz, Sarah 503-206-2330 N —
5 Signed-Up Lockfeld, Alex 541-686-0662 N —
6 Signed-Up Barry, Sheila 541-338-7051 N —
7 Signed-Up Emlen, Clara 541-746-2181 N —
8 Signed-Up Hackett, Jane 541-953-7046 N —
9 Signed-Up Pierce, Jim 206-902-7326 N —
10 Signed-Up Lockfeld, Matthew 541-686-0662 N —
11 Signed-Up Becker, Douglas 805-850-5365 N —
12 Signed-Up Hackett, Brennen 541-856-5953 N —
13 Signed-Up Babb-Hackett, Maddison 541-852-1943 N —
14 Signed-Up O'Brien, Tom 607-435-2324 N —
15 Signed-Up Newell, Gaybrielle 541-953-7046 N —
16 Signed-Up Farley, Art — N —
17 Signed-Up Von Hippel, Jo — N —
18 Signed-Up Bendt, Conner — N —
19 Signed-Up Emmons, Michelle 541-913-4318 N —
20 Signed-Up Griffin, Pat — N —