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SUMMARY:Mt. St. Helens  -- Truman Trail
DESCRIPTION:This is a visit to the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument to hike and explore local sites. We’ll be tent camping for two nights at the low-key Eco Lodge Resort and making use of the camp’s Backwoods Cafe for meals. \nFriday\, May 18:\nDepart Eugene and drive 2.75 hours to the visitor center at Silver Lake. At Silver Lake we will break for lunch and visit the museum. In the afternoon we drive another half hour to the massive North Fork Toutle River Sediment Retention Structure that blocks almost 10-miles of ash and sediment. In the afternoon we’ll pitch our tents at the nearby Eco Lodge Resort and explore some of its 12-miles of paths -or- visit some of the area’s trails. If open\, we will stop by the Forest Learning Center just a few miles up the road.  We’ll eat dinner at the Lodge’s “Backwoods Cafe.” The lodge has a communal fire pit. \nSaturday\, May 19:\nAfter breakfast we will drive 40 minutes to the Johnston Ridge Observatory making a stop at Coldwater Lake to explore the boardwalk at the lake’s edge. At Johnston Ridge (4\,300 feet) explore interpretive displays that tell the biological\, geological\, and human story of Mount St. Helens and watch the museum’s short movie. Afterwards we will hike an 8-mile section of the Boudary Trail (#1) & Harry’s Ridge. This is an exposed hike through the blast zone. The first two miles of this route offers views of Coldwater Peak to the north and the gaping Mount St. Helens crater to the south. The trail at the sharp-cornered Devil’s Elbow offers amazing views of the valley that lies 600-feet below. Beyond is the Truman Trail #201\, where we should be treated to amazing crater views.  We’ll keep left at the Truman Trail junction and follow the Boundary Trail for one more mile\, where it connects with Harry’s Ridge Trail #1E. We’ll follow Harry’s Ridge to the right and for the next mile enjoy views of Spirit Lake with its raft of blasted logs.  In the late afternoon we will return to our tents and a dinner at the Backwoods Cafe. NOTE: If there is significant snow on the trail we’ll hike at a lower elevation. \nSunday\, May 20:\nWe will have breakfast and pack up by 10am to drive back to Eugene. In Portland\, the leader might stop by a historic firehouse and a glassblowers facility.  Participants can join him or continue to Eugene. The plan is to return to Eugene by 4pm.  \nECO LODGE:\n# Home: http://www.ecoparkresort.com/\n# FAQs: http://www.ecoparkresort.com/faq\n# The Eco Lodge has outhouses\, they are each equipped with solar LED lighting\, propane hot water tank & heaters\, showers\, a pedestal sink\, and flushing toilets.\n# The Eco Lodge’s elevation is 1\,400 feet\, but it might still be cold in May. \nECO LODGE (Backwoods Cafe):\n# Menu: http://www.ecoparkresort.com/menu\n# They can accommodate vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten free. \nMEALS:\n# Friday – Bring lunch and snacks; dinner at the Backwoods Cafe.\n# Saturday – Breakfast & Dinner at the Backwoods Cafe; bring your own snacks and lunch.\n# Sunday – Breakfast at the Backwoods Cafe; bring your own snacks and lunch. \nDEPARTURE INFO:\n# We’ll be leaving southeast Eugene; address information will emailed to confired participants. Street parking is available. \nFEES:\n# Mt St Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake $5 per person.\n# Johnston Ridge Observatory $8 per person.\n# Eco Lodge Food (you will need to bring money for meals).\n# The Eco Lodge tent camping reservation for the group has been pre-paid; participants will need to reimburse the trip leader $16.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_st-_helens__-_truman_trail-12196/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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SUMMARY:Blacklock Point
DESCRIPTION:Gr8 tune up 4 the summer…..2.5 miles in/out…..Sat. day hike is 8 mi round trip…..Will camp in woods near the beach….Pristine beaches…..a small camp fire will B part of the trip…..Meet @ my house the day of the trip…..A water purification system will B needed….
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blacklock_point-12214/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
DTSTAMP:20261115T112911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101232Z
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SUMMARY:Horse Rock Geology
DESCRIPTION:From the trail head we will hike through small pine stand into a meadow\, then along a narrow grassy ridge. Our destination will be an eroded volcanic vent and radial dyke that erupted roughly 30-36 m.y.a. This is close look at rocks that formed the old Western Cascade volcanic arc some 28 m.y. before the High Cascade volcanic ark formed about 2-3 m.y.a. If we are lucky\, there will also be a few early wildflowers and a good view of the South Willamette Valley.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/horse_rock_geology-12065/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
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SUMMARY:Yachats to Waldport
DESCRIPTION:Please indicate if you can drive and number of passengers.  We will drive to Smelt Sands State Park where there are bathrooms and arrange the car shuttle to Governor Patterson State Park. Once the drivers return to Smelt Sands\, we should start our hike around 10:30. Lunch will be at Tillicum Beach Campground. We should be at Patterson State Park sometime after 2:00. The minus 1.2 low tide is at 10:58am.   Expect to get your shoes and socks wet when crossing the numerous  streams especially the bigger ones like Big Creek. If we don’t have enough drivers\, we will hike to Big Stump and retrace our steps back to Smelt Sands.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yachats_to_waldport-12103/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
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SUMMARY:Mt Thielsen
DESCRIPTION:Join us to climb the “Lightning Rod of the Cascades!” Weather will determine departure time. Leader will email group with carpool info and meeting plans. Be prepared for snow or sunshine – it’s spring climbing season and we will plan to ascend as long as the conditions are safe! \nMt. Thielsen is a challenging hike before the climbing begins\, with nearly 1000 feet of elevation gain per mile; please be ready for the haul. Leader might conduct a conditioning hike in the Eugene area in the weeks leading up to the climb.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_thielsen-12145/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
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SUMMARY:Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:Diamond Peak is a sprawling shield volcano south of Willamette Pass in Oregon’s Cascades. We will climb Diamond Peak’s Pioneer Gulch Trail to the southwest ridge. Initially\, the route will be snow-free\, then we’ll continue on snow to the summit. While not a technical climb\, Diamond Peak is still challenging and what feels like straight uphill. On clear days\, the views from the summit are magnificent.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-_graduation_climb-12160/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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SUMMARY:Mt Shasta
DESCRIPTION:This is a climb to Mt Shasta’s summit at 14\,180 ft via Avalanche Gulch on the south side. Although not a technical climb\, it will require a considerable physical and mental effort to ascend over 7\,200 feet from the trailhead. The rewards include sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and peaks\, and the chance to (hopefully) stand on the summit of one of the most beautiful Cascade peaks.  \nI’ll send more information before the trip\, but for now\, here’s a rough schedule. \nFriday: (Optional) Drive to Mt. Shasta and sleep in town or at the Bunny Flats parking lot/trailhead (6\,950 ft).\nSaturday: Ascend to Helen Lake base camp (10\,443 ft).\nSunday: Early am summit attempt. Return to camp for short rest. Descend to parking lot and drive home. \nConditioning and altitude\nAt 14\,180 ft\, Mt. Shasta requires a significant effort and can induce mild to severe altitude illness. The better your conditioning the better you will enjoy the climb and minimize altitude affects. Best methods include hiking uphill with a weighted pack\, running (hills if possible) and biking.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_shasta-12221/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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