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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
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UID:31877-1586649600-1586735999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the lowest level of the parking lot down from the fee box.  You will not have to sign your name on the sign up sheet. I’ll check you in. There will be a bag where you can drop your money..  The current plan to take o back trails (5 \, 56\, and 2) to the summit avoiding the crowds on the main trail.  Enjoy the open landscapes.  Not sure about mileage but possibly 3 hours depending on the route back down. Email me if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25056/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200307T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101621Z
UID:31851-1586649600-1586735999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Rooster Rock
DESCRIPTION:Departs from: Springfield\, Winco Parking lot\, I-105/Mohawk. 1920 Olympic Street\, Springfield. This gives us easy access to get on I-105\, take Mohawk exit to Marcola\, Mohawk Valley and to Sweet Home. It is another 21 miles on Highway 20 to the Trout Creek Trailhead and the Menagerie Wilderness (established1984).  There will be a bathroom stop on the way.  It is a wilderness so the limit is 12. It will be a moderate steady pace for the uphill hike. It would be like hiking Mt. Pisgah twice with few stops. From the junction with the old climbers’ trail\, it climbs 750′ in the last half mile.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-25042/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200301T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101618Z
UID:31833-1586563200-1586649599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eugene Book Loop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Visit 4 of Eugene’s locally-owned book stores on this 5 mile loop walk. At each bookstore we will browse for about half an hour\, with one-hour at Smith Family Books. Plan to grab lunch at the Bon Mi restaurant downtown (optional). Restroom stops will be included. If there is significant rain we will take the LTD bus as needed.  Bring your daypack to carry any books that you buy. Please allow for some flexibility in the schedule. Park at the Amazon Community Center\, close to the pool area\, we begin and end our walk here. The plan is to be finished by 4pm. \nSchedule:\nAmazon Community Center to Black Sun\n10:00 – Depart parking lot\, walk .5 mile\n10:15 – Arrive at Black Sun Books\n10:45 – Depart Black Sun\, walk 1.6 miles to J Michaels Books\n11:20 – Arrive J.Michael Books (160 E Broadway)\n12:00 – Lunch at Bon Mi\n12:45 – Depart Bon Mi\, walk .5 miles to Smith Family (bathroom stop at Graduate Hotel as needed)\n13:00 – Arrive Smith Family Books\n14:00 – Depart Smith Family\, walk 1.6 miles to Tsunami Books (bathroom stop at Graduate Hotel as needed)\n14:45 – Arrive Tsunami\n15:30 – Depart Tsunami; walk .5 miles to Amazon Parking Lot\n16:00 – Finish
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eugene_book_loop_walk-25032/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200409
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101608Z
UID:31733-1586304000-1586390399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION: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.\n   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. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24979/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200408
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200301T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101619Z
UID:31835-1586217600-1586303999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: MEET at the bathrooms near the wild flowers garden to wash hands/sign in. Sunset is 7:47 and the moonrise is 7:33. I plan to take trail 17 and 3 or 4 to catch the main trail to the summit. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email the leader or summertrips@obsidians.org if you have questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25033/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200407
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200223T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101611Z
UID:31763-1586131200-1586217599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Silver Falls
DESCRIPTION:An absolutely wonderful spring hike!  The “Trail of 10 Falls” wanders through a lush green canyon with early spring wildflowers and amazing waterfalls\, some of which we will walk behind.  Our hike will start at the North Falls parking lot. Lunch break at the South Falls Lodge (approx. 5 miles) where there is usually a fire going inside the lodge to warmth us\, if needed. After lunch we will walk a mile through the woods on the rim trail\, then drop back into the canyon for the return to our cars.  \nOptional: Participants have the option to relax at the South Falls Lodge and wait to be picked up after the group completes the hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls_-24995/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200406
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200129T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101603Z
UID:31695-1586044800-1586131199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:We will be hiking a combination of the Woodpecker and Mill hill trails.  We will stop at Bruce Rd to take a look at the large pond there on the way to the boardwalk trail out to another large pond.  We will then move on to the Woodpecker trail. Lunch will be at the office where we will find real bathrooms and tables. After lunch we will complete hike back to cars.  This is a hike focused on birds so stops will be made for looking at birds.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-24960/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200221T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101610Z
UID:31755-1585785600-1585871999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Green Island Work Party w/MRT
DESCRIPTION:Western Pond Turtle Action with McKenzie River Trust. Details: We will meet at 8:30 at the Park & Ride and carpool to Green Island. From 9-12 we will be helping to protect native Western Pond Turtle habitat on Green Island with the Trust. For this project\, we will be helping to ensure that there is usable nesting grounds on this 1200-acre conservation site. Western Pond Turtle habitat is critical in protecting and ensuring populations of this threatened species (which is up for Endangered Species Listing in Oregon). We will be helping the Trust to provide the best possible conditions for these iconic Willamette Valley turtles.\nIn addition to this Obsidian signup\, please register with the Trust at this project page:\nhttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egxgc0v188d8e6f1&llr=beuqvaeab
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mrt-24991/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200211T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101606Z
UID:31723-1585699200-1585785599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGE—–   -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 Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24974/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20191230T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101553Z
UID:31619-1585526400-1585612799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Basic Climb School 2020
DESCRIPTION:The emphasis of course is to provide students with the basic skills needed to climb safely with a group in a range of environments from sport rock climbing to alpine mountaineering.  The course will prepare students to travel on glaciers\, negotiate steep slopes of rock and snow\, and participate in Obsidian climbs. This course is not meant to train people to lead groups on rock or glaciers but rather to be a safe team member.  \nThe course consists of three classroom sessions and two field sessions covering introduction to rock climbing and snow skills. The class is limited to 30 participants. You must be 16 or older to participate; but will need a parent or guardian signature if under 18. Please see the Climbs page of the Obsidians webpage for more detail.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/basic_climb_school_2020-24922/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200316T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101623Z
UID:31867-1585440000-1585526399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:☣️ !!  We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time)  \nThis hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road.  We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead.   This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette.  At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette.  Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive.  Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road.  Turn left on Blanton.  The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest.  In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25051/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200302T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101619Z
UID:31841-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Lorane Hwy Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Market of Choice\, 29 and Willamette (South Parking Lot)    \nWe’ll ride Lorane Hwy climbing Briggs Hill\, Doane and returning Lorane Hwy. NO RIDER LEFT BEHIND. \nTO VIEW ROUTE\, COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK INTO ANOTHER WINDOW:\n https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32039577
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lorane_hwy_loop-25036/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200227T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101615Z
UID:31801-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:We don’t have an project yet.  But\, you can be sure we’ll be doing some trail work. \nMeet at the main Willamette Street Trailhead parking lot\, the paved on Willamette.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/trail_maintenance-25015/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200213T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101607Z
UID:31727-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Hendricks Park Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Latest adjustments:\n☣️ !!  We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time)  \nThere will be a co-leader and we will break up into two groups for social distancing. \nWhat’s Bloomin’ –  Spring!  This park is always changing and simply amazing. We’ll check out what’s new in the Native Plant garden\, walk several trails through the Rhododendron Garden and finish with a short trail in the forest. Easy pace! \n Meetup/Departure Location: Hendricks Park\, at Wilkens Shelter
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park_stroll-24976/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20191024T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101533Z
UID:31457-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up with SOLVE
DESCRIPTION:SOLVE is a state-wide non-profit organization that takes action every day to keep Oregon clean and green. They mobilize over 35\,000 volunteers and organize over 1\,000 cleanup and restoration projects throughout the state.\nSOLVE mission: Bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship.\nPlease join me on our next SOLVE cleanup project. We will clean lovely small beach and area around Berry Creek\, few miles north of Florence\, OR.\nOptional: On the way back we will stop in Florence for lunch. Please join us. \n3.13.2020 UPDATE: The health and safety of Oregon’s communities has always been a priority to SOLVE. Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19\, our statewide Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup\, presented by AAA\, has been rescheduled for July 5\, 2020. Beach Cleanups on July 5 are crucial in removing litter and debris left from 4th of July celebrations. We view this date change as an opportunity to focus on a different challenge facing the health and wellness of the Oregon Coast.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/beach_clean-up_with_solve-24840/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200316T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101623Z
UID:31871-1585267200-1585353599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the intersection of Bailey Hill Rd & S Bertelsen Rd. where there is a small parking area. This is part of the Ridgeline trail but doesn’t have a direct connection to the rest of the system. We’ll just take a casual stroll on this lollipop loop trail.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge-25053/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101606Z
UID:31717-1585267200-1585353599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Walking in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Long-Distance Walking in the UK (The Easy Way). Obsidians Carla and David Cooper will share photos and highlights from their five walks in England and Scotland. Come hear why long-distance walking in the UK is so appealing as they take you along Wainwright’s Coast to Coast\, the west Highland Way\, the Cotswold Way\, the Great Glen Way\, and the Speyside Way.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/walking_in_the_uk-24971/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20191029T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101538Z
UID:31499-1585267200-1585353599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Croatia
DESCRIPTION:Poised between the Balkans and central Europe\, this rugged beautiful land has been passed between competing kingdoms\, empires and republics for millennia. If there is an upside to this continual disruption\, it’s in the rich cultural legacy that each has left behind. Venetian palaces snuggle up to Napoleonic forts\, Roman columns protrude from early Slavic churches\, and Hapsburg empire architecture faces off with Socialist realist sculpture. \nLong-time Obsidian\, Darko Sojak\, will present about Croatia and the region.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploring_croatia-24862/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200314T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101622Z
UID:31863-1585180800-1585267199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:Turn right at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. Look for the yellow fee box.  UPDATE: Meet at the bathroom near wildflower garden  to and sign in.  Depending on weather\, I plan to take  (wide) back trails -Trail 4 up and down to Trail 2 and the long uphill to the summit. Estimated time is 3 hours so bring snacks. Once we reach the summit\, you have the option of going back down on the main trail for total of 6 miles or continuing on to north trailhead  and then along the river for a total of 7.4 miles.  \nEmail me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25049/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200305T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101620Z
UID:31847-1585180800-1585267199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:North Bank Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Hike changed to a local hike so that car pooling is not involved.  I plan to take back trails —#4 down to #2 and back up to the summit.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habitat-25039/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200120T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101559Z
UID:31669-1585094400-1585180799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:☣️ !!  We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time).   We ask extra attention at the top to avoid hogging the area\, and ask you return down in smaller groups (to avoid the long train down the steps). \nIf 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 wintertrips@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.\n   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. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24947/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200325
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200130T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101604Z
UID:31707-1585008000-1585094399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Salem Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Jim Northrop who lived in Salem for 24 years will be our guide for our walk. There will be a guided tour of the Capitol Dome and Building.  We will tour Riverfront Park\, Union Street Railroad Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge\, the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge with a walk (depending on weather\,  sculptures\, and gardens on the way to Willamette University\, the Hallie Ford Art Museum (free).  Depending on time: Deepwood Museum & Gardens\, the Bush Barn Art Center\, the Salem Convention Center\, and the historic Ladd and Bush Bank.   Be prepared to be on your feet most of the exploration. Jim has a special place for lunch (your cost). We should be back in Eugene by 5:30 if all goes well.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salem_exploration-24966/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200317T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101624Z
UID:31875-1584835200-1584921599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Spring fresh air special.  Local hike\, No travel required.\nMeet at Martin Street Trailhead.  We will leave promptly at 6:30 AM.  Sunrise is 7:10 AM. \n☣️ !!  We will keep distance 6′.\nPer new guidance of Obsidians safety board\, instead of signing liability waiver every participant will give verbal approval to leader so we don’t need to touch same pan and paper. There is also new guide how to handle money.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_sunrise-25055/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200316T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101622Z
UID:31865-1584835200-1584921599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:☣️ !!  We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time)  \nThis hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road.  We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead.   This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette.  At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette.  Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive.  Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road.  Turn left on Blanton.  The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest.  In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25050/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200316T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101623Z
UID:31873-1584748800-1584835199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:Update:  You will not have to sign your name on the sign up sheet. I’ll check  you in.  There will be a bag where you can drop your money.  Meet at the bathroom  across from the Pavilion  and by flower garden to sign in.   The current plan is for a hike on the Jetta Trail in the Arboretum  to see the incredible wildflowers and then on  back trails (5 \, 56\, and 2) to the summit avoiding the crowds on the main trail.    Enjoy the open landscapes. Possibly 3 hours depending on the route back down. \nEmail me if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25054/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200302T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101619Z
UID:31839-1584748800-1584835199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Weyerhauser Road Loop
DESCRIPTION:We’ll ride the paths around Clearwater\, Weyerhauser Road and Jasper. NO RIDER LEFT BEHIND.  \nTO VIEW ROUTE\, COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK INTO ANOTHER WINDOW:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31805261 \n Meetup/Departure Location: 4th & A Sts\, Springfield
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/weyerhauser_road_loop-25035/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200120T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101557Z
UID:31653-1584748800-1584835199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Drift Creek Wilderness\, North Trail
DESCRIPTION:Important note: Due to the need to do social distancing\, I would recommend people to travel separately. This is not environmentally friendly\, but many of us are elderly and in the high risk category\, and being in the same vehicle for 4 hours is not social distancing.  Being on the trail is. If that is unacceptable\, I can understand and apologize. \n***Please read this before you sign up.***  \n Drift Creek Wilderness is a 2 hour drive from Eugene\, the last 16 miles on a FS road. The trail goes downhill 1400′ to the Creek and then climbs back up.  It may well be wet\, and other than the beautiful creek and forest\, there are no views.  Also\, I will be doing scouting for the annual logout by the Scorpions 2 weeks later. I may cut out some smaller blowdowns.  It is in the wilderness\, which makes it special.  It is a moderate hike by all classifications. It climbs at the end\, not the beginning\, but it is not a long hike.  Those who are interested in leading hikes\, navigating\, or dealing with wilderness trail scouting and clearing are more than welcome\, since I will be discussing all of these\, including trail memory\, and time on trail recognition\, two of what I think are important but under appreciated virtues in the woods.  \nIf you don’t mind a bit of a drive\, this is a lovely wilderness which many people aren’t aware of. It’s not big\, and it has only three trails in it\, and you will get a chance to hike one of them.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/drift_creek_wilderness_north_trail-24939/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200225T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101614Z
UID:31789-1584662400-1584748799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Gold Lake via Marilyn Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Leave from Goldlake snow park across Hwy 58. We will start up the road until we see the sign that leads us of toward Upper and Lower Marilyn Lakes. The trail takes use between the lakes and through the trees until we rejoin the Goldlake road close the the shelter. We will have lunch and explore the area if weather allow and return to the cars via Goldlake Road \nPlease remember to bring the extra two dollars for drivers. If you have snow park permits not attached to your car please bring them to use in cars that may not have them. We can stop in Oakridge to buy a day pass if necessary.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake_via_marilyn_lakes-25008/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200130T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101604Z
UID:31705-1584576000-1584662399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah – Spring Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Update: MEET at the Bathroom area near wildflower garden to sign in and wash hands.    Celebrate the spring equinox with a walk on Arboretum and Buford Park trails to take note of benches and flowers.  Mileage depends on weather and interest.   You can opt out of going to the summit.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_-_spring_equinox-24965/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTSTAMP:20260713T145509
CREATED:20200120T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101559Z
UID:31667-1584489600-1584575999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:The hike will go on with the following changes:\nArrive\, drop your money in the container\, and I will sign you up.\nStart hiking.\nWe can meet at the top. \nStart down separately.  What one does after the hike is….after the hike. \nThere should be nice wildflowers\, including snow queens\, visible.  There are many spotted Towhees and Pacific wrens\, too.  Much is visible to those who hike alone.  Enjoy it!! \nIf 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 wintertrips@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.\n   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. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. \nMy hikes are leave no trace and don’t feed the animals.  Pick up litter if you feel the urge.  The Obsidians are responsible for parts of the trail!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24946/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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