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:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210902 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101844Z UID:32879-1630454400-1630540799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25568/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210902 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210721T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101905Z UID:33037-1630454400-1630540799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Evening hike Mt Baldy/Fox Hollow DESCRIPTION:Mt Baldy to Fox Hollow and back. This is an easy after – work or end of day option for those who can’t make the morning weekly hikes. This trail has the benefit of a nice view which we can do either at the start or at the end.\n3.5 mile out and back with 630 elevation gain.\nMeet: Mt Baldy parking lot / Dillard East Trailhead\, at corner of Dillard Road and Hidden Meadows Drive.\nPlease consider carpooling if possible\, this trailhead parking lot does not have that many spaces. If the lot is full\, there is a pull out about 1/4 mile up the road on the right.\nWe leave at 6:30 pm. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fox_hollow-25647/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210830T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101916Z UID:33113-1630627200-1630713599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Turn at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. I’ll try to have my car in the row below the fee\nbox and gate so that it is easy for us to meet\, sign up. etc. Depending on weather\, I plan to take back trails (Trail 4\nand Trail 2) to the summit. Mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles to 7 miles at a steady pace. Estimated time is 2 ½ – 3 hours. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25687/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210905 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210825T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101912Z UID:33087-1630713600-1630799999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Baldy and a Little Bit Beyond DESCRIPTION:Start the weekend with a not-too-fast hike. We’ll start at Martin Street trailhead and hike to Spring and back. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_mt_baldy_and_a_little_bit_beyond-25672/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210906 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101913Z UID:33093-1630800000-1630886399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marys Peak DESCRIPTION:Trip CHANGED….due to hazardous AQI levels in the Cascades near Salt Creek Falls and Vivian Lake.\nCHANGED to Mary’s Peak. All participants below have been emailed. \nNew destination described as: Mary’s Peak East Trailhead. It is 6.1 RT partial loop trail\, 1560 elevation gain. I have hiked this trail out and back\, but not the loop part\, so we’ll call it a partial ‘explora’…. \n$5.00 parking fee (is not covered by NW Pass to my knowledge) \nMeet at same place and time. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-25675/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210824T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101911Z UID:33079-1630972800-1631059199@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-25668/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101831Z UID:32785-1631059200-1631145599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Tam McArthur Rim DESCRIPTION:Carla and I will be staying in Sisters so others will have to meet us there. I would suggest you do the same . I’d like to be at the trailhead about 9 am. That would mean a 5:30 am start from Eugene. The best views on this hike are with the morning sun shining on Broken Top and the Sisters. Your choice to seek lodging\, camp\, or drive from Eugene. We’ll meet at the city park in Sisters at 8:30. :NOTE: If you want something in this area a little more challenging\, Steve Johnson will cover Tam McArthur Rim and continue on to Broken Top Crater on Sept 9. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tam_mcarthur_rim-25520/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101913Z UID:33095-1631059200-1631145599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25676/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210910 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210819T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101910Z UID:33075-1631145600-1631231999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Broken Top Crater DESCRIPTION:We’ll start this hike at the Three Creeks Lake trailhead to Tam McArthur Rim. We’ll continue on past the rim all the way to No-Name Lake which is nestled in the crater of Broken Top Mt. We’ll return on the same route. I plan on stopping for dinner at Takoda’s in Sisters. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/broken_top_crater-25666/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210911 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210903T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101917Z UID:33123-1631232000-1631318399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Black Oak Basin Explora DESCRIPTION:Late change to different hike. Rescheduled from the heat of early August\, this is one of my favorite hikes along the PCT! The tentative plan for the hike from Lava Camp Trailhead includes\, 1) after 3 miles\, a brief stop at lovely S. Matthieu Lake for snacks and views of N. Sister; 2) after 2 interesting miles on good tread through the lava beds\, the trail climbs to the shoulder of Yapoah Crater for views of lava flows\, Mt. Washington\, and beyond; 3) an optional scramble up the fine scree slope to the impressive rim of Yapoah Crater; 4) lunch on the return to Yapoah shoulder; 5) on our return\, another brief rest stop at S. Matthieu Lake; 6) continuing down on the old Skyline Trail to N. Matthieu Lake (a swim is possible if time and temperature permit)\, 7) then completing the final 2.4 miles to the trailhead. We will proceed at a steady\, moderate pace. To best enjoy this hike\, be prepared for a long day with double lunches and double water. Bring the 10 essentials and appropriate gear for wind and cold\, sun and heat\, and possible rain. We will follow current COVID guidelines. You may wish to make any carpool arrangements privately before the trip. Email me if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_black_oak_basin_explora-25692/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210906T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101919Z UID:33135-1631318400-1631404799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Lodge/Agate St Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet at Washburne Park\, 21st and Agate\, walk south of the stoplight at 19th and Agate. \nWe will walk to the Masonic Cemetery\, Laurelwood Golf Course\, Ribbon Trail\, Obsidian Lodge\, Hendricks Park and back to 19th and Agate. Mileage will be adjusted to be back by sunset at 7:29pm and to have time to stop at Prince Pucklers and then watch the Vaux’s swifts doing their dive into the Agate Hall chimney during their annual migration from Mexico to Canada…during the fall migration\, more than 12\,000 birds can roost in the chimney in just one night. If you have questions\, my email is jbjacobsen@comcast. net. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/agate_st_loop-25698/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210908T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101919Z UID:33141-1631318400-1631404799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s sunrise hike from Mt. Pisgah west trailhead to the top of Mt. Pisgah and back. Beautiful views guaranteed!\nPlease read the updated COVID Protocols on the Obsidian website URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_sunrise-25701/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210904T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101918Z UID:33127-1631404800-1631491199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah River Walk DESCRIPTION:Departure Place: Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill – Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the mall on your left after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole.\nWe will hike just to the Goodman Creek resting point. There are great rocks to sit on or you can stick your feet in the water. Plan on being there for about 30 minutes to meditate or visit quietly with each other. For those interested – the Hill Top Bar and Grill where we meet to park is a great after hike dinner place. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_river_walk-25694/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210912T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210914T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210522T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101843Z UID:32871-1631404800-1631663999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Tenas Lakes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tenas_lakes-25564/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210912T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210914T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210805T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101907Z UID:33055-1631404800-1631663999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:3 Sisters PCT Section Hike DESCRIPTION:This is Oregon’s finest Section hike of the Pacific Crest Trail\, a three-day 25-mile stretch passing numerous stunning landforms like Le Conte crater\, Obsidian Falls and Collier Cone throughout which the massive Three Sister’s peaks tower overhead.\nThe proposed hike is one-way northbound and will need a shuttle. One possibility is to drive to Mackenzie Pass and leave a vehicle at Lava Camp Trailhead\, then continue through Sisters and Bend around to the Cascade Lakes Hwy and Devils Lake Trailhead to begin the hike. At hike’s conclusion\, swing back through Devils Lake and head home to Eugene via Willamette Pass.\nThe hike itself is straightforward. Hike up Wickiup Plain to intersect the PCT and follow it north to complete the section. Day 1 – Depart Devils Lake Trailhead 5\,500’. Hike approx. 4 miles with 700’ elevation gain to lunch at Le Conte Crater. Afternoon\, hike approx. 4 miles\, crossing several creeks\, to camp at 6\,000’ above the broad Mesa Creek valley on a small knoll. Day 2 – Hike north on the PCT roughly at 6\,500’ through beautiful alpine country crossing many creeks as the South Sister slips away to reveal the Middle and then the North. Lunch stop at 6.5 miles near Sister Spring and Obsidian Falls. Afternoon hike 3.5 miles with water stop at Sawyers Bar to camp on Opie Dillock Pass. Day 3 – Continue north along the PCT\, passing the Ahalapam Cinder Field and Yapoah Crater to Scott Pass and water at 4 miles at South Mathieu Lake. From there\, it’s a pleasant 3-mile finish past North Mathieu Lake to the Lava Camp Trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/3_sisters_pct_section_hike-25656/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210608T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101851Z UID:32937-1631491200-1631577599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rosary Lakes cleanup "Love A Lake" DESCRIPTION:Starting at Willamette Pass we follow the PCT to Lower\, Middle and Upper Rosary Lakes. Our task will be to clean up the camp sites and fire pits at the lakes and pick up any trash along the Lake shorelines and trail. This is a pilot project for the new “Love A Lake” adoption program being started by the Cascade Volunteers. If you are interested in adopting a lake this event will give you an orientation to what is involved. Masks will be needed for carpooling. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rosary_lakes_cleanup_love_a_lake-25597/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210910T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101920Z UID:33147-1631491200-1631577599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Ganderflanking DESCRIPTION:Ganderflanking is an old word from the county of Wiltshire in southwest England. It means “aimlessly messing about” or “walking about aimlessly.” It is also associated with “larking about” which is defined as “to behave in a silly way because you think it is funny.” The hike leader won’t do much leading. We’ll just start walking and make decisions impulsively at trail junctions. By now you can guess that the listed distance and elevation gain don’t hold much meaning. We’ll want to stay together but there might be assistant leaders that go off with groups on sort of a sub-wander. But we will have to rendezvous at some point. After all\, we do have to get back to the parking lot. On the last ganderflanking we did everyone got a number. When your number came up you made the decision which way to go at a trail junction. \nPisgah has enough miles of trails to keep us wandering aimlessly for hours. But\, fear not\, we’ll avoid walking all day. When we approach five limes total we’ll head to the start. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_ganderflanking-25704/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210824T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101911Z UID:33081-1631577600-1631663999@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-25669/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101915Z UID:33111-1631577600-1631663999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:UO Sustainability Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet at 13th Avenue – south of Lillis complex (this is close to 13th and Kincaid) Steve Mital\, UO Sustainability Director will join us to tour some of the UO sustainability activities. We will walk and talk for the first 90 minutes reviewing some of their efforts including the Peacehealth Rides bikes\, recycling infrastructure\, nurse logs\, and their pollinator support program. Steve will also mention some of the teaching and ongoing research pertaining to sustainability. We will then spend about 30 minutes and tour a couple of the various stormwater management systems the UO has put into place. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/uo_sustainability_walk-25684/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210831T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101916Z UID:33115-1631577600-1631663999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Diamond Peak VP via Rockpile Lk DESCRIPTION:We will take the Rockpile lake trail in Diamond Peak Wilderness. We will stop at Rockpile lake\, then continue on to the PCT. We will continue on the PCT to the high point at 7\,000 ft where we will have views of the Cascades. I will be monitoring air quality prior to this trip. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak_vp_via_rockpile_lk-25688/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210704T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101859Z UID:32991-1631664000-1631750399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Fuji Mountain DESCRIPTION:We will follow the Fuji Mt. trail which begins at the Waldo Lake Rd. and proceed 3 miles to Birthday Lake for a water and snack break. From Birthday Lake we climb another 3 miles up to Fuji Mt for a view of Waldo Lk and the surrounding Cascade peaks while taking a lunch break. The return route will be along the same path. If weather or visibility is marginal we will forego the Fuji Mt summit and will make an 11 mile loop instead which will include the Upper and Lower Island Lakes\, Cy Bingham carvings\, and the Mt. Ray and Gold Lake trails back to the car. Masks will be needed for carpooling. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fuji_mountain-25624/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101915Z UID:33107-1631664000-1631750399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25682/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210907T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101919Z UID:33139-1631664000-1631750399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge Evening Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet: intersection of Bailey Hill Road & S. Bertelsen Rd at Wild Iris Ridge Park Kiosk/parking area. \nAn after work hike\, at the top we’ll add on an extra loop to extend total mileage to 4.4 miles. Sunset at 7:20 pm\, if it looks promising\, we’ll stay at the top to enjoy before returning\, so please bring a headlamp or similar\, and layers. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge_evening_loop-25700/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210910T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101920Z UID:33143-1631664000-1631750399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Washington DESCRIPTION:Last minute chance to climb Mt Washington this year! Washington is the best experience to get a lot of rock in a climb in Oregon.\nWe’ll start painfully early to give ourselves the maximum chance for success.\nWe’ll hike up the PCT\, take a left on the climbers’ trail and gain the ridge. The ridge is a fun scramble across rock and some scree with some route finding. Well reach the notch where we’ll put on our harnesses and get out the ropes. Then we have 3 pitches of rock to conquer for the summit. We’ll then downclimb two pitches and have a fun rappel back to the notch. Plan on a 13 hour day car to car. Meetup/Departure Location: TBD URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_washington-25702/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210904T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101918Z UID:33129-1631836800-1631923199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Elijah Bristow State Park DESCRIPTION:Departure Place: Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill – Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the mall on your left after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole. \nThis is a hike that parallels the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. There are sections along the river and some around marshes and a wide variety of deciduous trees. We will start at the group picnic area and hike to the Dexter Reservoir Dam. For those interested – the Hill Top Bar and Grill where we meet to park is a great after hike dinner place. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c_elijah_bristow_state_park-25695/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101807Z UID:32607-1631923200-1632009599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt McLoughlin DESCRIPTION:We will be climbing Mt.McLoughlin\, the 5th highest mountain in the Cascade Range\, and the 19th highest in Oregon. It towers above the densely forested Sky Lakes Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We will be leaving the trailhead at 5am. There will be no officially organized carpooling. Please review the Covid-19 protocol on our website prior to signing up. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_mcloughlin-25426/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210618T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101854Z UID:32957-1631923200-1632009599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yoran / Lils Lakes Loop DESCRIPTION:CANCELED!!! \nThis hike is canceled due to weather forecast of rain with temps in the 40’s along with high wind gusts. \nHike is CANCELED! \nThis is a loop hike that takes us by Karen\, Yoran\, Lils\, Hidden and Midnight Lakes along with many smaller no name lakes. We will stop at Karen or Lils lake for lunch (and swim? depending on weather). We should have views of Diamond Peak.\nA section that we used to have to navigate through the woods from Yoran to Lils is now an established trail put in by the Forest Service. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_lils_lakes_loop-25607/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210907T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101919Z UID:33137-1631923200-1632009599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Vivian Lake DESCRIPTION:We’ll park at Salt Creek Falls and hike up the left side of “Too Much Bear” Lake. On return will loop left via Diamond Creek Falls and back down to Salt Creek. My opinion: route is challenging\, almost 4 miles up hill to the lake. The first 2 miles are moderate\, but the 2nd half is strenuous. The plan had been to take a relaxing break at the lake before heading back\, now that will based on weather. \nWeather update: cold and rain all day\, be prepared with appropriate layers / rain gear and water proof boots. \nCarpools: Leaders not responsible for arranging\, please contact those on list who show seat availability or arrange at the gathering spot\, but there are no guarantees\, so be prepared to drive yourself. \nCOVID and Mask wearing: PLEASE READ COVID PROTOCOL on Obsidians website\, updated Sept 1st URL:https://obsidians.org/event/vivian_lake-25699/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101846Z UID:32899-1632009600-1632095999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. Moonrise is at 7:13p. and the sunset is at 7:14 pm. Full moon is the next night. We will take Trail 7 and 4 to intersect with the main trail. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25578/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920 DTSTAMP:20260620T133328 CREATED:20210905T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101918Z UID:33131-1632009600-1632095999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thompson Mill Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet at the historic site Thompson flour mill on Boston Mill Road near Shedd. https://goo.gl/maps/PvbHhzAi3TCo73mW8\nTrip departs at 10am and heads West toward Shedd then north to Tangent and finishes the loop back to Thompson Mill.\nThe ride is flat and then flatter with the only hills being the Freeway overpasses.\nPasses through farmland that is mostly grass seed and hay farming\nWe will stop in Pioneer Park in Tangent to snack before returning south toward the Mill\nThe trip is shown in RidewithGPS as a route and cue sheet. It can be printed out. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37411449 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thompson_mill_loop-25696/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR