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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210311
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210311
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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:20210315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210316
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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:20210316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210317
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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:20210316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210317
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
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:20210317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210318
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101759Z
UID:32547-1615939200-1616025599@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-25395/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210318
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210309T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101812Z
UID:32643-1615939200-1616025599@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-25444/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101804Z
UID:32583-1616198400-1616284799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Spring Equinox
DESCRIPTION:UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Meet/ Check in  at the gate by the fee box and then start up.  I’ll be there fifteen minutes earlier in case you want  or  need more time to hike to the top.  Sunrise is at 7:15am.  We will take the main trail (1 1/2 miles) to the summit to view the sunrise. After sunrise there are several options:  Hike down with Lana directly to the parking lot. I  and perhaps another  hiker  will lead the longer route down trail 2 to intersect Trail 4 and start back up. If you decide to do something on your own\, let  Lana or me know.   \n I doubt if I would do this but if  the weather forecast is not favorable\, I will email everyone the day before and change the start time to 8:00am and with a new route description.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_spring_equinox-25414/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101805Z
UID:32587-1616284800-1616371199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Lower Alpine Trail
DESCRIPTION:Nice trail through the woods north of Westfir\, OR. One short part of the trail could be bushy. Average grade 8%. Top elevation 2310 ft. so it could be chilly.\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/lower_alpine_trail_-25416/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210105T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101748Z
UID:32471-1616371200-1616457599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:U of O Campus Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place: Steps of Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. \nWe’ll walk at a leisurely pace around basically a wide perimeter of campus\, including the new Knight Science Campus across Franklin.  Spring is here; let’s see how the landscape differs from the last season. \nApproximate duration:  2 hours.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/u_of_o_campus_walk-25357/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210124T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101754Z
UID:32509-1616457600-1616543999@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-25376/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210319T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101813Z
UID:32655-1616457600-1616543999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Siltcoos River to Carter Lk
DESCRIPTION:This trip combines the Siltcoos River/Waxmyrtle and Taylor Dunes/Carter lk trails.  We will start out at the Waxmyrtle TH and hike along the Siltcoos River to the beach.  We will then hike south on the beach and turn east along the Taylor Dunes trail to Carter lake.  After lunch at Carter lake we will loop around Taylor lake\, pass some viewpoints then return the way we came.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/siltcoos_river_to_carter_lk-25450/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101800Z
UID:32551-1616544000-1616630399@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-25397/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101759Z
UID:32545-1616544000-1616630399@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-25394/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210304T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101808Z
UID:32615-1616803200-1616889599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge Drainage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some drainage clearing and tread reclammation. \nMeet at the Willamette & 52nd Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Willamette Street.  You can also park on 52nd Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_drainage-25430/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210316T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101812Z
UID:32649-1616803200-1616889599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Rooster Rock
DESCRIPTION:NEW departure place: Parking area at intersection of 42nd St and 3809 Marcola Road called Weyerhaeuser-McKenzie Natural Area Park or just meet us at rest area east of  Sweet Home —also a bathroom stop and where we meet Paul — across from Point Restaurant\, 6305 Highway 20.  It is another 19 or so  miles on Highway 20 to the Trout Creek Trailhead and the Menagerie Wilderness (established1984). It will be a moderate steady pace for the uphill hike. It would be like hiking Mt. Pisgah twice with few stops. From the junction with the old climbers’ trail\, it climbs 750′ in the last half mile. We’ll follow Obsidians social distancing guidelines\, and participants will arrange their own transportation.  Please indicate if you are driving and if willing to take a passenger.  Limited to 8 because parking at the trailhead is limited and our impact on other hikers on narrow trail.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-25447/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210321T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z
UID:32659-1616803200-1616889599@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\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river.   This is like hiking Pisgah twice.\nPlease 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-25452/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210227T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101806Z
UID:32597-1616889600-1616975999@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 5:30.   This is a long hike to backside of Pisgah. It takes at least two hours at a moderate space to get to the top!. The sunset is 7:35 and moonrise is 7:46.   . We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side.. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If it is raining\, we could opt for a shorter hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25421/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210323T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z
UID:32663-1616889600-1616975999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Baldy Full Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:3.28.2021 at NOON update: Dont expect to see great moonrise. It will be cool\, cloudy\, windy and drizzly.\nUp and down\,  with a great view from the top of Mt. Baldy.\nMarch’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon\, which was originally thought to refer to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites birds to feed—a true sign of spring! An alternative explanation for this name comes from Captain Jonathan Carver\, an 18th-century explorer\, who wrote that this Moon name refers to a different sort of “worm”—beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hideouts at this time. Other names for the March Moon are: Eagle Moon\, Goose Moon\, Crow Comes Back Moon (Northern Ojibwe)\, Sugar Moon (Ojibwe)\, Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo)\, Sore Eyes Moon (Dakota\, Lakota\, Assiniboine)\, Lenten Moon (Christianity) or Paschal Full Moon if it is the first full Moon of spring (i.e.\, if it occurs after the spring equinox).
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_baldy_full_moonrise-25454/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210124T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101754Z
UID:32511-1617062400-1617148799@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-25377/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101800Z
UID:32553-1617148800-1617235199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:For 8 years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020\, we expanded it to the 52nd trailhead. 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-25398/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210317T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101813Z
UID:32651-1617148800-1617235199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30. 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-25448/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTSTAMP:20260621T132310
CREATED:20210326T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101817Z
UID:32679-1617235200-1617321599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds
DESCRIPTION:We need a spring cleanup at the Lodge to:\n• Cut back sword ferns\, weed and clean planting beds.\n• Mulch planting beds.\n• Clean\, weed and mulch recently planted trees and other plants.\n• Pressure wash handicap parking area.  You would want storm boots and pants (the heavy duty\, impermeable rain gear) and ear protection to do this.\n• The gutters on both the Lodge and the storage building need cleaning.  This would involve working from a ladder.\n• Ivy and poison oak  are climbing and taking over some trees and needs to be cut out.  This would likely mean contact with the poison oak so knowledge of your sensitivity to it and how to deal with it would be important if you want to take this on.\n• And… who knows what else I might dream up!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-25462/
CATEGORIES:Lodge Building
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