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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231017
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CREATED:20230929T070000Z
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SUMMARY:Four-In-One Cone
DESCRIPTION:***UPDATE***\nDue to not just the rain tomorrow but wind gusts up to 30mph\, I am going to CANCEL the hike. I can’t imagine climbing the cone in rain and wind. \nPlease email me mssq@comcast.net OR cancel on the site OR call me at 520-488-9569 (voice mail is fine). I may try yet to get this one in. \nWeather forecast is for rain beginning after 11. Snow is on the trail at the 2 mile mark but it is passable. I haven’t seen anything about wind in the forecast\, but I wanted to give everybody an update.  Going up on the cone itself may not be a great idea if the forecast pans out. Stay tuned.\n*** \nAnnual hike up the cone. Nice 3 mile hike to the volcanic area gradually ascending with 2 sections of walking in the  volcanic debris. Climb the cone and have lunch on top. Return to vehicles by 230 or 3. Nice views of Black and Yapoah Craters\, Collier Glacier and Cone\, North and Middle Sisters\, and the Husband\, as well as the northern Oregon high Cascades.  Plan on any weather. It can be warm\, but we’ve had snow on the cone (once) and had lunch in the woods because of rain (twice). If the weather is unsuitable\, we won’t climb the cone because of exposure (not yet). \nPlan on layers including gloves. It can be chilly up there this time of year. Wear good sturdy boots. Walking sticks and gaiters are useful but not essential. No water sources on the hike. \nWe logged out the trail on 28 September.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/four-in-one_cone-26673/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102352Z
UID:35071-1697241600-1697327999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Annular Solar Eclipse - Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:The Obsidians are offering hikes to 2 different sites to observe the annular eclipse. This hike is much more difficult than the other one due to the elevation gain. We’ll take trails 3 & 4 to 1 and then to the summit. \nTo view the eclipse\, you MUST wear special glasses to protect your eyes. \nDirections to the north parking lot – after you cross the bridge and enter the park\, immediately turn LEFT and drive about 1/4 mile to the parking lot. A Lane County parking pass is required and can be purchased at the main trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/annular_solar_eclipse_-_pisgah-26674/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230816T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102341Z
UID:34995-1697241600-1697327999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:Please meet 7:30AM at Burger King Parking lot\, Division Ave. Santa Clara.\nFrom there we’ll carpool to the park near Fern Ridge Reservoir. This will be easy morning hike to see annular solar eclipse from the open field near Fern Ridge Reservoir. Partial Eclipse Begins 8:06AM PDT\, Maximum 9:18AM PDT.\nWe’ll start hiking through forest around 8AM so we’ll not be able to see partial eclipse. We’ll arrive to open field around 8:45AM and watch eclipse. We’ll stay there until about 9:30AM\, and then hike back to parking lot. \n>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Forecast doesn’t look good. Hike is cancelled.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/annular_solar_eclipse-26636/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230813T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102341Z
UID:34993-1697241600-1697327999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:NOTE TIME CHANGE: 2:00 pm instead of 10:00 am. \nBecause of the eclipse\, meet at the Obsidian Lodge at 2:00 pm to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill. Allow about two hours. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. When Spring Blvd ends at a T intersection\, turn left and  immediately look for the Obsidians sign and driveway on your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge.  The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26635/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230701T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102327Z
UID:34895-1697068800-1697155199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:GameNight!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of games at the Lodge from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. By signing up\, you’ll help us have an idea of about how many to expect\, but you’re very welcome to show up any time throughout the evening\, even if you don’t sign up. (No trip credit earned for this event)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gamenight-26586/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230727T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102336Z
UID:34963-1696982400-1697068799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26620/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230917T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102347Z
UID:35039-1696896000-1696982399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 6:45am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26658/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102351Z
UID:35065-1696809600-1696895999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Four-In-One Cone
DESCRIPTION:Annual hike up the cone. Nice 3 mile hike to the volcanic area gradually ascending with 2 sections of walking in the  volcanic debris. Climb the cone and have lunch on top. Return to vehicles by 230 or 3. Nice views of Black and Yapoah Craters\, Collier Glacier and Cone\, North and Middle Sisters\, and the Husband\, as well as the northern Oregon high Cascades.  Plan on any weather. It can be warm\, but we’ve had snow on the cone (once) and had lunch in the woods because of rain (twice). If the weather is unsuitable\, we won’t climb the cone because of exposure (not yet). \nPlan on layers including gloves. It can be chilly up there this time of year. Wear good sturdy boots. Walking sticks and gaiters are useful but not essential. No water sources on the hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/four-in-one_cone-26671/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102352Z
UID:35067-1696809600-1696895999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Four-In-One Cone
DESCRIPTION:Annual hike up the cone. Nice 3 mile hike to the volcanic area gradually ascending with 2 sections of walking in the  volcanic debris. Climb the cone and have lunch on top. Return to vehicles by 230 or 3. Nice views of Black and Yapoah Craters\, Collier Glacier and Cone\, North and Middle Sisters\, and the Husband\, as well as the northern Oregon high Cascades.  Plan on any weather. It can be warm\, but we’ve had snow on the cone (once) and had lunch in the woods because of rain (twice). If the weather is unsuitable\, we won’t climb the cone because of exposure (not yet). \nPlan on layers including gloves. It can be chilly up there this time of year. Wear good sturdy boots. Walking sticks and gaiters are useful but not essential. No water sources on the hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/four-in-one_cone-26672/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230926T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102351Z
UID:35063-1696723200-1696809599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:ProxyFalls/Tenas Lake/Dee Wright
DESCRIPTION:In search of fall colors\, we’ll hike 3 different trailheads along highway 242. Proxy Falls first\, then Scott Lake to Tenas and maybe Dee Wright Observatory. Total mileage:  6.5 + miles.  \nCarpool: Drivers need NW Forest Pass.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dee_wright-26670/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230918T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102349Z
UID:35049-1696723200-1696809599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Four-In-One Cone
DESCRIPTION:Annual hike up the cone. Nice 3 mile hike to the volcanic area gradually ascending with 2 sections of walking in the  volcanic debris. Climb the cone and have lunch on top. Return to vehicles by 230 or 3. Nice views of Black and Yapoah Craters\, Collier Glacier and Cone\, North and Middle Sisters\, and the Husband\, as well as the northern Oregon high Cascades.  Plan on any weather. It can be warm\, but we’ve had snow on the cone (once) and had lunch in the woods because of rain (twice). If the weather is unsuitable\, we won’t climb the cone because of exposure (not yet). \nPlan on layers including gloves. It can be chilly up there this time of year. Wear good sturdy boots. Walking sticks and gaiters are useful but not essential. No water sources on the hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/four-in-one_cone-26663/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20231004T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102355Z
UID:35089-1696636800-1696723199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area
DESCRIPTION:The North Bank Habitat is a ten-square mile preserve (ranch) overlooking the North Umpqua River near Roseburg. The scenic up and down loop on old ranch roads has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the North Fork of the Umpqua River.  We should start hiking around 9:30 and complete the hike around 2:30. It will be a steady almost moderate pace\, gathering on the hill tops to enjoy the views.  Easy to avoid poison oak. Plan for a snack break at a picnic table and then a late lunch. Directions: From I-5\, take exit 135 Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-26683/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20231001T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102355Z
UID:35087-1696636800-1696723199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:If you hate those frantic mornings where you don’t have time to make yourself a decent breakfast or even a cup of coffee\, this is the hike for you!  Just roll out of bed and meet us in Springfield at 7:30. \nWe’ll start with breakfast together at Craig’s Lucky Logger in Walterville before continuing on to Koosah Falls\, where we will park and hike down the west side of the McKenzie to the reservoir\, where we will cross over to the east side and follow the river past the waterfalls to the trail to Clear Lake.  We’ll circle the lake counter clockwise and have lunch around the resort before continuing back to Koosah Falls along the west side of the McKenize River. Optional stop at Takoda’s on the way back.\, so be sure to talk to your driver about that. \nFall foliage should be in full swing and the skies should be clear and sunny.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/clear_lake-26682/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230901T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102346Z
UID:35027-1696636800-1696723199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Skinner Butte Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place:\nSkinner Butte parking lot just northwest of the Cambell Community Center \nCome help steward hundreds of newly planted native trees\, shrubs and ferns along the river at Skinner Butte Park. Volunteers will help weed around and re-flag native plants that were planted last winter to help improve habitat along this stretch of the Willamette River.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/skinner_butte_work_party-26652/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T235959
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230914T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102347Z
UID:35035-1696550400-1696723199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mount Hubris- Castle Crags
DESCRIPTION:The climb up Mt Hubris is a multi-pitch rock climb (rated 5.6) on beautiful granite.  We will be rising early for the steep approach then reaching the summit in the early afternoon.  To get off the mountain we will do two rappels\, then hike back out and drive home.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mount_hubris-_castle_crags-26656/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230609T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102319Z
UID:34839-1696464000-1696550399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Scott  & Hand Lake “Love a Lake” cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Please meet at Scott Mountain Trail Head located at Scott Lake by 10 AM. Carpooling is encouraged\, and we will start  at 8 AM from Albertson’s parking lot\, intersection of South 58th and Main Street\, Springfield. We head out Hwy 126 and it takes about 2 hours driving time. \nThis is a workparty at both Scott & Hand Lakes—both lakes are easily accessed from Hwy 242. This is a “Love a Lake” stewardship project in collaboration with the Cascade Volunteers. We will be cleaning 18 campgrounds at Scott Lake as well taking apart fire rings at dispersed campgrounds located near Hand Lake.  \nThis activity is for all skill levels—easy hikers encouraged! Please talk with me about your interest in visiting Dee Wright Observatory or continuing on to Sisters after our work is completed. If there is interest—there are optional 4 to 7 mile hike out & back\, a Scott Mountain loop trail\, or a shorter hike to Hand Lake. I would provide a shuttle from Hand back to Scott Lake.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/scott___hand_lake_love_a_lake_cleanup-26558/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230531T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102316Z
UID:34817-1696377600-1696463999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26547/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230917T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102347Z
UID:35037-1696291200-1696377599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 6:45am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26657/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230922T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102350Z
UID:35055-1696204800-1696291199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Rosary Lakes
DESCRIPTION:This lovely mountain hike begins at a PCT parking area immediately after Willamette Pass ski area.  The PCT passes through a beautiful mixed forest with an occasional glimpse of Odell Lake and Diamond Peak. As we approach Lower Rosary Lake\, the climb increases a bit. Rosary is lovely with Pulpit Rock rising to the west. The path continues past Middle and Upper Rosary Lakes\, with a view point a half mile beyond the lakes. This will be the turnaround point.  Snacks and lunch breaks can happen along the way.  Those who are swimmers may certainly enjoy a dip in 1\, 2 or all 3 lakes.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rosary_lakes-26666/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230922T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102350Z
UID:35057-1696032000-1696118399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Maxwell Butte
DESCRIPTION:This should be a nice fall hike up to a great viewpoint.  I’m not a fan of hiking in the rain so this trip will be cancelled if the weather forecast doesn’t improve.  Some of us will be stopping at Takodas after the hike.\n*The weather now looks great for this hike so this trip is a go.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maxwell_butte-26667/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230907T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102346Z
UID:35031-1696032000-1696118399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Cleawox & Bear\, Hike & Swim
DESCRIPTION:Obsidians hike and swim outing. This early autumn adventure will happen a few miles south of Florence.\nFor parking: State Park pass or day-use fee.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cleawox__bear_hike__swim-26654/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T180500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T075322Z
UID:34551-1696010700-1696019400@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Birding in Colombia - Randy Sinnott (Potluck & Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there are over 10\,000 bird species in the world… and Colombia has about one-fifth of them? This spring\, our fellow Obsidians member\, Randy Sinnott\, went on a three-week birding tour of Colombia with a focus on listing birds\, i.e.\, finding the most species. He traveled from Santa Marta to Bogota to Cali and listed over 500 species! He will give us his impressions of the country\, the people\, landscapes and\, of course\, all the incredible birds he saw. Expect to be wowed by the incredible photos of birds in his avian presentation.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/birding_in_colombia_potluck_-_randy_sinnott-26413/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230703T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102329Z
UID:34909-1695859200-1695945599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box.. Moonrise is 6:56 and sunset is 6:58.  (Full Moon is September 29) \, \nWe will take Trails 7\,3 and 1 (main trail). Faster hikers usually include a section of Trail 4. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions or if you have never hiked Mt. Pisgah. If you don’t have a Lane County pass\, allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26593/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230727T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102336Z
UID:34961-1695772800-1695859199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26619/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230824T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102345Z
UID:35019-1695686400-1695772799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 6:45am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26648/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230822T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102343Z
UID:35007-1695513600-1695599999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Finley: Beaver & Cattail Ponds\nFinley: Beaver & Cattail Ponds\nFinley: Beaver & Cattail Ponds\nFinley: Beaver & Cattail Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Jerry’s Home Improvement Center parking lot  (2600 OR-99\, Eugene\, OR 97402) on the east side near the main entrance and Hwy 99. We will carpool from there. Our route will be 99W > W on Bruce Road  (Gravel) > making a bathroom stop at the McFadden Marsh parking area\, then 1.25 miles to the Beaver/Cattail Pond Parking Area. \nThis is nature-viewing hike to look for wood ducks\, grebes\, and mergansers\, and other critters at the ponds. This section of the hike is 2.5 mile lollipop loop w/ 100 ft. elevation gain.  \nAfter this section we return to our cars and drive back to the McFadden Trail for a short half-mile trail (round-trip) to McFadden’s Marsh to visit a bird-blind\, look for raptors and shore birds. There is a side trail that we might explore for another half mile. \nLunch will be somewhere on the trail. Dress for the weather. We plan to return to the Jerry’s parking lot between 3pm and 4pm.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_beaver__cattail_ponds_finley_beaver__cattail_ponds_finley_beaver__cattail_ponds_finley_beaver__cattail_ponds-26642/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230721T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102333Z
UID:34937-1695427200-1695513599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Beach clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Please don’t be late! We will leave promptly at 8:30 AM. From Target W11\, Eugene we will carpool to Baker Beach trailhead\, ten miles north of Florence.\nAs a part of 2023 National Public Lands Day celebration\, Obsidians will participate in cleaning grassy sand dunes between Baker Beach trailhead and Berry Creek. If you plan to meet the group at the trailhead; Please be at Baker Beach Trailhead parking lot around 9:50AM. Trailhead GPS coordinates are 44.0874\, -124.1178. Trash bags\, gloves and short orientation will be provided to you on the site. Our work will be done by 1PM.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/beach_clean-up_-26607/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102217Z
UID:34399-1695427200-1695513599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:For this outing we will be clearing and readying the drainage ditches along the Ridgeline Trail in Spencer Butte Park.  Depending on group size we will hike to either Fox Hollow or the Tie Trail Junction and work our way back to Willamette and 52nd.  \nMeet at the Willamette and 52nd parking lot\, the small gravel lot on Willamette. Work party goes from 9am-12pm.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/national_public_lands_day-26336/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230917T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102349Z
UID:35047-1695340800-1695427199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Finley: Snag Boat Bend Loop
DESCRIPTION:Snag Boat Bend is a seperate unit of the much larger William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge located a few miles west. A centerpiece of ths property is an old meander of the Willamette River\, an oxbow lake. Our 3-4 mile hike will make a loosely-shaped figure eight. During our return\, if possible\, we will cross a low causeway across Lake Creek back to the main trail. This can only be done during the driest times of the year. \nThere are reports of herons\, osprey\, warblers\, and beaver in the area. Look for blackberry\, cottonwood\, alder\, ash\, and big-leaf maple. This hike is exploratory for the trip leader. \nMeet at the Jerry’s Home Improvement Center parking lot  (2600 OR-99\, Eugene\, OR 97402) on the northeast side of the main parking area (close to where Theona Dr. meets Hwy 99). We will carpool from there. Our driving route will be 99N > Junction City > 99E through Harrisburg > N on Peoria Road to the Snag Boat Bend parking area. The drive to Snag Boat Bend will require about half an hour. We will visit the ‘Country Bakery’ on our drive up. Bring your lunch and dress for the weather. We should be returning to the  Jerry’s parking area between 2 &3 pm.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_snag_boat_bend_loop-26662/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20260523T085226
CREATED:20230818T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102342Z
UID:34997-1695340800-1695427199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2\, 4 and 1\, then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road. Remove any valuables from your vehicle.  There is a porta potty at the trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26637/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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