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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210317 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101807Z UID:32599-1615852800-1615939199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mountaineering Conditioning DESCRIPTION:Park in the main parking lot and meet at the gate for trail#1. You must pay for a day pass at the parking kiosk (debit/credit cards only) or have an annual Lane County parks pass on display in your vehicle. We’ll hike up to the summit and back on trail #1. I’m planning to do two laps with a weighted pack (recommend 20-40lbs in your pack if you want to use training weight)\, but you’re welcome to join for just one lap and/or hike without weight. The goal will be to finish within 2 hours\, which should be right around sunset (bring a headlamp). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mountaineering_conditioning-25422/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210317 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101753Z UID:32505-1615852800-1615939199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Note: Leader will arrive by 7:00am. Trip may depart prior to 7:30am if all listed participants are present. \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-25374/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210316 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210225T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101805Z UID:32591-1615766400-1615852799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dorris Ranch/Clearwater Park DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-mile easy hike from Dorris Ranch Park in Springfield to Clearwater Park and back. We’ll be on a paved path alongside the water almost the whole time. Meet at Dorris Ranch parking lot next to restrooms. That’s the parking lot to the left\, as you enter Dorris Ranch. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/clearwater_park-25418/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101805Z UID:32585-1615680000-1615766399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coyote Creek Restoration DESCRIPTION:This project is cooperation with McKenzie River Trust and the Long Tom Watershed Council.\nIt will be about 3 hours from 9:30 AM – to 12:30 PM and includes digging up teasel / invasive species removal to help protect riparian plants in the area. We will meet at Target W11 and commute to Lorane Valley.\nOnce signed at Obsidians web\, you will receive McKenzie River Trust COVID / work liability waiver.\n➯ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for full information. Participants will manage their own transportation. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/coyote_creek_restoration-25415/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210125T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101755Z UID:32519-1615680000-1615766399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pi Hike DESCRIPTION:Updated with two groups. Departure Place: 25th and University\, Main gate with signage—not the dead end road to the Abbey. There will be 12 in my group. Seven people have been notified that they will start earlier with Jorry as the leader.\nWe will start 4 ½ mile loop hike at the Masonic Cemetery winding our way up past the golf course to the Ribbon Trail and Hendricks Park. Depending on weather and interest\, we could stop to purchase a piece of pie at Sweet Life on 18th. Come early if you would like to explore the cemetery. There are bathrooms at Hendricks Park!\n If PI is truncated to seven decimal places\, it becomes 3.1415926\, making Pi occur on March 14 at 1:59.26. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pi_hike-25381/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210308T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101811Z UID:32641-1615593600-1615679999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Daffodil bike ride DESCRIPTION:The daffodils are at their peak and there are bazillions of them! We will meet at the Junction City Safeway on highway 99. It’s at the north end of the town; park facing highway 99. This is a moderate paced loop ride with 1 hill. We will be on roads with not much traffic and will ride mostly single file. Helmets on your head are mandatory. Meetup/Departure Location: Junction City Safeway URL:https://obsidians.org/event/daffodil_bike_ride-25443/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101806Z UID:32595-1615593600-1615679999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Green Island Birdwalk DESCRIPTION:This is an outing sponsored by the Conservation\, Science and Education Committee. \nLength -up to 3 miles on gravel paths\, easy pace to enjoy the birds\, other wildlife and lovely restored environments thanks to the McKenzie River Trust. This is one of the Saturdays l when the Trust is offering open exploration days. Access to the property 9 AM – 3 PM. for direct information see https://mckenzieriver.org/event/living-river-exploration-day/2021-03-13/ \nNo need to be a birder; bring binoculars if you have them. Bring water\, snacks\, raingear. \nNOTE: Heavy rain or high wind will occasion cancellation of the outing. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/green_island_birdwalk-25420/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101803Z UID:32575-1615593600-1615679999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION:Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. From there we will take Trail 5\, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 to the summit (3.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2 (update) to Trail 4 and then another uphill(s) to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. On to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. This is like hiking Pisgah twice.\n Read COVID guidelines on webpage. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25409/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210125T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101755Z UID:32515-1615507200-1615593599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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-25379/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210312 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101810Z UID:32635-1615420800-1615507199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah: Wildflower Scout DESCRIPTION:Meet at 9:00am\, by the bathrooms\, at the MAIN (west) trailhead. You will need a Lane County Parks annual permit\, or a Day Pass which can be purchased ahead of time at the main trailhead.\nSpring beauty\, Oregon grape\, and osoberry are blooming. What else can we find\, either in bloom or beginning to leaf? This small-group hike will cover about three miles of lower elevation trail within the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. We will travel at a steady\, relaxed pace\, stopping briefly to inspect items of interest. We will keep together (with appropriate Covid distancing) so that no one misses a trail or a discovery. Anticipate some uphill and downhill stretches (we are not going to the summit) and some muddy trail. If participants are interested\, we can take an additional short side trip into the south meadow to see a tiny\, uncommon Lane County flower. If the weather is poor or the flowers are not open\, we will still get in a good walk. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_wildflower_scout-25440/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210311 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210306T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101811Z UID:32637-1615334400-1615420799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we’ve been using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\nIf the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street.\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-25441/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210311 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210226T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101806Z UID:32593-1615334400-1615420799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. \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-25419/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210310 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101753Z UID:32507-1615248000-1615334399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nTo 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-25375/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210308 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101758Z UID:32537-1615075200-1615161599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Blowout Shelter DESCRIPTION:This is a great xc ski trip. It has a rolling trail with great views of Mt Washington and Three Finger Jack. We will be skiing out of Ray Benson sno park. We can hope for clear spring weather so we can enjoy these views. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_blowout_shelter-25390/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101808Z UID:32613-1614988800-1615075199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Robe Hill / Cedar Butte Explora DESCRIPTION:We will commute from Eugene to Brownsville\, and then\, after the bathroom break\, continue few more mails to the trailhead of first hike. After first hike we will drive few more miles to the second hike.\nEach hike will be about 1000 ft el. gain. Hiking distance and elevation gain are approximate. Exact mileage and elevation gain will be updated after the hike.\n➯ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for full information. Participants will manage their own transportation. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_cedar_butte_explora-25429/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101803Z UID:32573-1614988800-1615075199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION:Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. From there we will take Trail 5\, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 to the summit (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25408/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210304 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101759Z UID:32543-1614729600-1614815999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we used this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\nIf the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street.\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-25393/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210304 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101759Z UID:32549-1614729600-1614815999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. \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-25396/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210303 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20201224T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101744Z UID:32443-1614643200-1614729599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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-25342/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101757Z UID:32535-1614470400-1614556799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salt Creek Falls DESCRIPTION:We leave Eugene and drive up Hwy 58 to Salt Creek sno park. This is a loop that travel along the Salt Ck. canyon with many view points. The trail turns and follows up Berry Ck canyon leading to a large waterfall before turning back toward sno park and cars. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salt_creek_falls-25389/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101753Z UID:32503-1614470400-1614556799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION:Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. From there we will take Trail 5\, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 to the summit (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25373/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210228 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210225T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101805Z UID:32589-1614384000-1614470399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte Drainage DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will be cleaning the drainage along the West Trail and time permitting along the Main Trail. \nMeet at the main Spencer Butte parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_drainage-25417/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101732Z UID:32365-1614297600-1614383999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. We start hiking at 3:30pm. This is a long hike to backside of Pisgah. It takes two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top!. The sunset is 5:56 and moonrise is 5:21. We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side. Look for us by my car\, one or two rows down from the fee box. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If it is raining\, we could opt for a shorter hike. If there is a wait list\, we can recruit an assistant leader to help with two groups. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25303/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210225 DTSTAMP:20260621T163204 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101802Z UID:32567-1614124800-1614211199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we’ve been using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\nIf the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street.\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-25405/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210225 DTSTAMP:20260621T163205 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101742Z UID:32435-1614124800-1614211199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. \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-25338/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210224 DTSTAMP:20260621T163205 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101730Z UID:32357-1614038400-1614124799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Departure time from 7:15-7:30. This 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-25299/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210223 DTSTAMP:20260621T163205 CREATED:20210206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101803Z UID:32571-1613952000-1614038399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Meadowlark Prairie DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet up at the Target Parking lot on West 11th Street and get on the nearby Fernridge Path. We’ll follow this easy path a little more than 3 miles to Meadowlark Prairie\, one of the best bird watching sites in our area. We’ll return via the same route\, and maybe get hot chocolate at the Target Starbucks.\nMeet up by leader’s car\, a White Honda Fit. It’ll be parked in the area of the parking lot that is nearest to West 11th Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_meadowlark_prairie-25407/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210222 DTSTAMP:20260621T163205 CREATED:20210201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101757Z UID:32533-1613865600-1613951999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bechtel Shelter DESCRIPTION:We will drive to Gold Lake snow park. We ski along roads to Bechtel Shelter for lunch. After lunch we continue beyond shelter depending how we are feeling and weather conditions before returning to cars. If you have not Xcode- skied before please practice getting in and out of bindings at home. Doing this in the cold holds up the trip and everyone is miserable. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bechtel_shelter-25388/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210221 DTSTAMP:20260621T163205 CREATED:20210209T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101804Z UID:32577-1613779200-1613865599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dorris Ranch/Clearwater Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at Dorris Ranch upper parking lot near restrooms.\nThis is an 8 mile easy hike from Doris Ranch Park in Springfield to Clearwater Park and return. Takes about 2 1/2 hrs. Hills and river views. Meet at Doris Ranch parking lot next to restrooms. Some may have lunch after outdoors at Planktown Restaurant on fourth street after hike. Mask and social distance protocols URL:https://obsidians.org/event/clearwater_park-25411/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210221 DTSTAMP:20260621T163205 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101752Z UID:32501-1613779200-1613865599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (Long) DESCRIPTION:Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. From there we will take Trail 5\, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 to the summit (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25372/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR