BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Obsidians X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://obsidians.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Obsidians REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200805 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200726T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101652Z UID:32083-1596499200-1596585599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Twins DESCRIPTION:This is a not-too-difficult hike to get great views of Waldo Lake and the Cascade peaks. There could be mosquitoes\, so be prepared–but I’m hoping some of the hot days in late July will have gotten rid of them. \nPlease indicate your transportation preferences. If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate “Have” and 0 for passengers. If you’re willing to take another person or two (with masks)\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_twins-25159/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200804 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200706T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101647Z UID:32047-1596412800-1596499199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Koosah-Sahalie to Tamolitch/Blue Pool DESCRIPTION:Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike/ride. Refer to main website page for information.\nWe will see two spectacular waterfalls from both sides of the river as we first loop around. After the loop we will follow the trail west to Blue Pool and then back to our cars at Koosah Falls.\nPlease mark your transportation. If you want to drive with no one in your car then mark “have” and “0”. If you are comfortable taking a person then mark how many other than yourself can ride with you. I don’t want to park more than six cars at the trail head. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blue_pool-25141/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200804 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200701T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101644Z UID:32023-1596412800-1596499199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Olallie Mountain DESCRIPTION:This has always been one of my favorite moderate hikes however it has changed. Because of the 2018 Terwilliger Fire much of the hike now involves hiking through sections of burned forest. Also sometime in the last year the lookout itself was burned to the ground. This is still a great hike with excellent views and wildflower covered meadows that’s relatively close to Eugene This involves about 23 miles total of driving on gravel road number 1993. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike/ride. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/olallie_mountain-25129/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200803 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200705T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101646Z UID:32041-1596326400-1596412799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by near car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:34 and the moonrise is 8:29. 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. \nRemember your parking pass or credit card. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25138/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200803 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200703T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101645Z UID:32035-1596326400-1596412799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South Sister DESCRIPTION:Climbers will be expected to get themselves to the trailhead in time to start hiking at 05:00am Sunday. I will arrive Saturday evening and sleep at Devils Lake for our crack-o-dawn start. I welcome others to join me. Due to COVID\, we are not arranging or expecting carpooling. The climb begins on a forest trail and eventually turns to lava and pumice followed by steep\, loose marbles on hard pack. Sadly\, we may encounter mosquitoes\, but we are not likely to have much snow this late in the summer. There may be an opportunity for a polar plunge\, so wear presentable undies if this interests you. After our six mile assent\, we will have lunch on the top at the edge of the crater to enjoy views. If all goes well\, we should be back in Eugene fairly early in the evening Meetup/Departure Location: Devil’s Lake Trail Head URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_sister-25135/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200803 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200703T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101646Z UID:32037-1596326400-1596412799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:This is not my usual flexible sunset hike–It takes two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top!! We will take Trail 17 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side. Sunset is 8:34pm. Moonrise is 8:29pm.\nLook for us by my car\, one or two rows down from the fee box. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25136/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200802T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200608T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101635Z UID:31963-1596153600-1596412799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Umpqua Trail DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Meet at 3:30 PM at Shopko parking lot (Coburg Rd\, Eugene) Drive 2 hr. from Eugene to Panther TH.\nOn our trip south we will stop briefly in Colliding Rivers Park in Glide to stretch legs and see North Umpqua Ranger Station. Then we will continue 27 more miles to Panther TH (coordinates 43.305018\, -122.678796)\nEvening relax along the river. Night in vehicle or in tent.\nDay2: After breakfast hike along N. Umpqua river to Calf TH and back. Total 7.5 miles\, 275 ft. Evening relax along the river. Night in vehicle or in tent.\nDay 3 After breakfast hike along N. Umpqua river to Mott TH and back. Total 9.9 miles\, 200 ft.\nDrive back to Eugene. (optional stop in Sutherlin for a dinner) \n>>Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_umpqua_trail-25099/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200606T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101634Z UID:31957-1596153600-1596239999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grand Tour DESCRIPTION:This is another hike that requires a limited entry permit and as such is limited to 10 participants. There is an additional fee of one dollar per person to cover the cost of the permit. This is one of my favorite hikes as it covers all the best viewpoints of the Obsidian area. We’ll start at the Obsidian trailhead then head West on the Scott trail to Four-in-one Cone where we’ll head to the top. From there we’ll join the PCT and head South past Minnie Scott Springs for a water stop then on to Opie Dilldock Pass then a side trip to Collier Cone viewpoint for a lunch stop. After lunch we’ll continue on the PCT to Glacier Creek Spring where we’ll again leave the trail to scramble up to Arrowhead Lake for another break and a refreshing swim. After our swim we’ll head down to Sister Springs where we’ll catch the PCT again\, head past Obsidian Falls\, then take the Obsidian Loop trail back to our trailhead. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grand_tour-25096/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200730 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200619T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101641Z UID:32005-1595980800-1596067199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:PLACE of DEPARTURE. 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (not the upper paved lot).\nEvery 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.)Social distancing will be maintained. 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.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25120/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200730 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200618T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101640Z UID:31999-1595980800-1596067199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:PLACE of DEPARTURE. 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (not the upper paved lot).\nEvery 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.)Social distancing will be maintained. 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.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25117/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200730 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101616Z UID:31811-1595980800-1596067199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Summit Step Cleaning DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will clean the summit steps. For those not wishing to hike to the summit\, we will clean the trailhead kiosk and steps. \nWe will work using social distancing and all participants need to bring their own mask and tools. \nMeet at the main Willamette Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/summit_step_cleaning-25020/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200729 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200606T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101634Z UID:31955-1595894400-1595980799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Paradise Park DESCRIPTION:I last led this trip in 2014 when we actually saw Mt Hood for only about 5 minutes. The rest of the time it was covered in clouds. For this trip I’ve ordered sunny skies. We’ll start at Mt Hood’s Timberline Lodge and head West on the Timberline Trail to Mt Hood’s most beautiful meadow for lunch at the big rock. Our destination is the same elevation as our trailhead so you would think this would be an easy trail however we’ll have to descend and climb out of the Zig-Zag canyon both going out and coming back giving us plenty of exercise. The Zig-Zag canyon also has a challenging stream crossing to be prepared for. We’ll return via the loop on the PCT. After our hike we’ll stop for dinner at an area restaurant. Don’t plan on getting home early. It was 10pm last time.\nThe meeting place is next to the Springfield Fred Meyer Fuel Station on 5th and Q Street. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/paradise_park-25095/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200728 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200701T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101644Z UID:32025-1595808000-1595894399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Olallie Mountain DESCRIPTION:This is a great hike through some giant fir trees to an old fire lookout with spectacular views of the cascades. It involves about 23 miles total of driving on gravel road number 1993. The trail itself is clear of obstructions all the way to the summit.\nWe’ll start at the Pat Saddle Trailhead\, make the short side trip to Wolverine Lake\, and plan on having lunch at the summit. For a more detailed description\, see William Sullivan’s hike #68 in his Central Oregon Cascades hiking book.\nPlease read the Covid-19 protocols on the Obsidian website prior to the hike. Participants will manage their own transportation. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/olallie_mountain-25130/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200726T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200728T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101617Z UID:31825-1595721600-1595980799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:OCT#3: Waldport to Heceta Head DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) is scenic and diverse and best experienced on foot. Mark is organizing a series of section hikes to explore the OCT. You are welcome to join all the walks or any that strike your fancy. Please note\, OCT trips should be considered as exploratory; flexibility is a must. All of the section hikes are intended to be enjoyed with a daypack\, and always return to a central location for tent camping\, showers\, etc. Trips focus on beach walking\, utilizing lesser-traveled side roads and trails. Hiking next to Hwy 101 will be avoided as much as possible. To maximize beach time\, and minimize highway walking\, we will be car shuttling between start and end locations as needed on the trip. \nThis trip is a 3-day\, 19-mile section hike of the OCT between Waldport and the Heceta Head Lighthouse. We will be camping at the Cape Perpetua Campground. \nSignup and Payment:\nA) Online signup will open Saturday\, May 9\, 2020.\nB) Within 5 days of signing up\, mail a check for $28 payable to the Obsidians and send to Mark Hougardy\, 418 Heritage Oak Dr\, Eugene\, OR 97405. This covers the campground fee\, firewood\, and the trip fee.\nC) The payment is non-refundable unless someone takes your place. \nSCHEDULE:\nDay 1: Sunday – We walk 7 miles on the beach. We depart Eugene and drive to Yachats to drop off our shuttle car. Then we continue onto the Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site in Waldport and walk back on the sand to Yachats. In the late afternoon\, we drive to the Cape Perpetua Campground. We have that evening to explore Cape Perpetua.\nDay 2: Monday – In the morning we’ll spend a little time down at the beach seeing the sights. I the late morning we will drive a short way to Yachats and hike Amanda’s Trail to the overlook at Cape Perpetua then back to the campground. The trail is 6 miles with 500 feet of elevation. The campground does not have showers so we’ll have to clean up as best we can. That evening let’s dine at a Yachats restaurant (we’ll have to see what is open). \nDay 3: Tuesday – 6 miles of beach and trail walking with a 300-foot elevation gain. We break camp and drive as a group 9 miles south. We are skipping small beach sections or areas that are too remote or tight for hiking. We could start at the Ocean Beach Picnic Area\, but because of limited space and tides\, we will start at Murial Ponser Memorial State Scenic Overlook. Leaving from Murial Ponser we venture south on the sand\, past the Washburne rest area\, to the Hobbit Trail and continue over to the Heceta Head Lighthouse. We end our walk at the nearby parking area under the picturesque Cape Creek Bridge. In the late afternoon\, we return to Eugene. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/oct3_waldport_to_heceta_head-25028/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200727 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101612Z UID:31773-1595721600-1595807999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Annual Beach Barefoot Hike DESCRIPTION:Join me on Annual Obsidian barefoot hike. This year we will start at Florence’s North Jetty and hike north to the Sutton Creek estuary.\nAfter the snack break…same way back. \nWe are designed to walk barefoot but evolved to shoe wearing creatures. Barefoot walking is candid way to feel the earth under your feet. There are many health benefits and some risks associated with going barefoot. Please use common sense. Carry sandals or (and) thick socks and use in case you are unable to handle sand under your feet.\nLet’s feel the sand!\n>> Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/annual_beach_barefoot_hike-25000/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200712T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101647Z UID:32049-1595635200-1595721599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:When’s the last time you watched the sunrise? \n>>Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_sunrise-25142/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200606T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101634Z UID:31953-1595635200-1595721599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Grizzly Peak DESCRIPTION:This hike starts out at the Pamelia Lake trailhead and so requires a special limited entry permit. At the time I requested the permit there was a group size limit of 10 people so that’s what the permit was issued for. I’ll need to collect an additional fee from each person of one dollar to cover the cost of the permit. This hike has a challenging 2700 foot climb to Grizzly Peak for a great close up view of Mt Jefferson where we’ll have lunch. We’ll return to our vehicles on the same trail. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/grizzly_peak-25094/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200723 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200619T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101641Z UID:32007-1595376000-1595462399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:PLACE of DEPARTURE. 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (not the upper paved lot).\nThis 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 g_iredale@yahoo.com. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)Social distancing will be maintained. 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.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart. \nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25121/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200723 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200618T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101640Z UID:32001-1595376000-1595462399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:PLACE of DEPARTURE. 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (not the upper paved lot).\nEvery 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.)Social distancing will be maintained. 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.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25118/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200723 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200606T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101634Z UID:31951-1595376000-1595462399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Broken Top Crater DESCRIPTION:This hike extends from the Tam McArthur Rim hike from Three Creeks Lake and continues all the way past The Broken Hand to No Name Lake which is nestled just below the West side of Broken Top. This was originally one of Sullivan’s secret hikes that has since become well known and very popular for its spectacular alpine scenery. The trail was once an unmarked scramble but has recently become a signed path so don’t expect solitude but the views are worth sharing. Also for those willing there will be the option of dinner in Sisters. This is an all day excursion. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/broken_top_crater-25093/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200722 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200703T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101646Z UID:32039-1595289600-1595375999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Campus Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet in front of the U of O Library for a 2 hour walk to view outside sculpture and building ornamentation. Our first stop will be the Opal Whiteley bronze statue on the east of the Knight Library. Probably public bathrooms will not be available. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/campus_walk-25137/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200721 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200706T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101647Z UID:32045-1595203200-1595289599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Koosah Falls around Clear Lake DESCRIPTION:Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information.\nThis is a great hike to see both waterfalls\, Kossah and Sahalie Falls and one of the clearest most pristine lakes in the cascades. Clear Lake is where the McKenzie River gets its start.\nPlease mark your transportation. If you want to drive with no one in your car then mark “have” and “0”. If you might be comfortable taking a person or two then mark how many besides yourself you are willing to have ride with you. I don’t want to park more than six cars at the small trailhead so would expand the max participants if we have the travel capacity. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/koosah_falls_around_clear_lake-25140/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200720 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200630T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101643Z UID:32021-1595116800-1595203199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Heceta Lighthouse via China Ck DESCRIPTION:We will drive to Washburn Wayside and start the hike along the beach. Continue up the Hobbitt trail and over to the light house with great views of the Pacific. I believe the lighthouse will be closed. It is run by volunteers. On the return trip we will cross the coast Hwy. pickup the China Creek trail back to the cars. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/heceta_lighthouse_via_china_ck-25128/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200719 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200606T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101633Z UID:31949-1595030400-1595116799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Red Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike takes off from the Duffy Lake trailhead off of Big Meadows Road and will involve a 20 foot stream crossing which may necessitate wading so be prepared. The trail continues past Duffy and Mowich Lakes before reaching Red Butte. The climb up the cinder cone is steep and a bit of a scramble but will give us a scenic spot for our lunch.. We’ll return on the same trail. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/red_butte-25092/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200719 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101612Z UID:31767-1595030400-1595116799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yapoah Crater Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet at Santa Clara Plaza north of Division Ave. on south side of the parking lot near Burger King. We will ascend via the PCT past South Mathieu to Yapoah Crater. From the top of the cone there is an excellent view of lava flows and glacial features near North Sister. On the return loop we will visit North Mathieu Lake\, formed by a lava dam.\nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yapoah_crater_loop-24997/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200716 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200618T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101640Z UID:31997-1594771200-1594857599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:PLACE of DEPARTURE. 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (not the upper paved lot). \nEvery Wednesday we usually 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.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. 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. \nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25116/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200716 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200618T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101641Z UID:32003-1594771200-1594857599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:PLACE of DEPARTURE. 52nd and Willamette Trailhead (not the upper paved lot). \nEvery Wednesday we usually 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.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. 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. \nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25119/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200716 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200614T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101638Z UID:31985-1594771200-1594857599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eagles Rest DESCRIPTION:Please read the Covid-19 protocols on the Obsidian website prior to the hike. Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike.\nWe will begin our hike at the Eagle’s Rest Lower trailhead (there are no restrooms)\, and walk a very shady trail uphill to Eagle’s Rest\, a rocky outcrop with sweeping views from Mount June to Spencer Butte. We’ll plan on having lunch at the top before returning the same way we came.\nNote to drivers: the last 3.2 miles along Goodman Creek Road off Highway 58 is gravel with plenty of potholes in places. It is navigable in a regular car\, but requires careful weaving and slow driving. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eagles_rest-25110/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200715 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200606T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101633Z UID:31947-1594684800-1594771199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South Cinder Peak DESCRIPTION:South Cinder Peak is located at the crest of the Cascades halfway between Mt Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack giving it great views. This hike is listed in Sullivan’s book under “Carl Lake”. Getting to the trailhead involves driving 13 miles of back roads including 7 miles of gravel road. From the trailhead we’ll hike by Cabot\, Carl\, and Shirley Lakes before climbing a steep cinder cone to the summit for lunch. After lunch we’ll return to our vehicles on the same trail. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_cinder_peak-25091/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200715 DTSTAMP:20260713T141317 CREATED:20200223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101613Z UID:31779-1594684800-1594771199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Odell Lake DESCRIPTION:Load bus at (former) Shopko site at 7:30 a.m.; Depart at 8:00 a.m. \nWe begin the day by driving the back roads through Springfield\, Jasper\, Fall Creek and Lowell to the Lowell Covered Bridge for a quick tour at this historic site. Then it is on to Oakridge for a coffee break at Dairy Queen (on your own). Our next stop will be a tour at the Willamette Fish Hatchery that will take us through the life cycle of a salmon. The hatchery grounds also have fish ponds\, a quaint museum\, a nature trail\, and nine holes of miniature golf. We’ll head to Odell Lake Lodge and Resort for lunch on your own. You can eat indoors in the rustic lodge or out on the terrace\, both with views of the lake. If you prefer\, you may also bring your own sack lunch. After lunch and a walk along the shore of Odell Lake\, we drive to Salt Creek Falls and a short hike to Too Much Bear Lake. If time allows\, we may also visit the Office Covered Bridge in Westfir and/or Elijah Bristow State Park near Dexter. We’ll arrive back in Eugene around 5 p.m.\nA COMPLETED MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR 2020 IS REQUIRED\nCost: Member $50 Non-Member $52 Payment Due: June 23\, 2020 \n Please make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Garwood 541-683-5539\n 4145 East Amazon Drive\, Eugene 97405 \n Meetup/Departure Location: (former) ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/odell_lake-25003/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR