Past Activity

Thurston Hills Loop from Quartz Park

  • Start date: 01/09/2026

  • Start time: 9:00 AM

Description:

Meet at Quartz Park, corner of South 60th St and Quartz Avenue in Springfield. No parking permit is required. There is a porta potty at trailhead. The loop will be a figure eight on trails and dirt roads. There are several locations to take in the views of the valley with varying canopies of oaks, pines and madrones.

  • Event Leader: Heidi Anderson

  • Event Leader Phone: 8057981842

  • Event Leader Email: heiditrails@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader: Sandra Sigrist

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Poles, gear for the weather/temperatures, water and snacks. Suggest sturdy footwear since the upper trail section is rocky.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 5.5

  • Member Fees:

  • Elevation Gain: 750

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

A dozen Obsidians enjoyed a lovely wander around the Thurston Hills Natural Area. Clouds gave way to clear skies and comfortable temps.

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