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:20211020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101914Z UID:33103-1634688000-1634774399@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-25680/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101923Z UID:33167-1634688000-1634774399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Maiden Peak DESCRIPTION:We’ll park at Maiden Peak Trail head #3681 near Gold Lake and hike 5.8 miles to Maiden Peak. It will be a mix of gentle grade and steeper\, with a stretch of rubble rock near the top. After a break and view\, we’ll descend for 3 miles and take the PCT south for .7 miles to the Maiden Peak Shelter\, and relax again. From here it’s 3.5 miles back to the trail head. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maiden_peak-25714/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211024 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210708T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101901Z UID:33007-1634947200-1635033599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:This is our first restoration and stewardship project at the North Bank. We will be doing clipping/digging blackberry and ivy removal from trees. Some of volunteers would take on picking up some of the “micro” garbage that was left after the major cleanups. All the tools and supplies will be provided on the site on the day of the event.\nPlease park at North Bank parking lot\, the far north end of the Summit building side (near McMenamins North Bank)\n➽ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_restoration_project-25632/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211025 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210925T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101924Z UID:33171-1635033600-1635119999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Koosah Falls to Clear Lake DESCRIPTION:We’ll follow a big lollipop route on this classic fall hike\, starting at Koosah Falls\, passing to admire Sahalie Falls and then looping around Clear Lake before heading back the way we came. \nEasy drive for all vehicle types. \nThe long range weather forecast says that rain is likely for this day\, but I’ll send more accurate updates as we get closer to the departure day. We may be too late for fall foliage\, but there’s only one way to find out! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/koosah_falls_to_clear_lake_-25716/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211027 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101923Z UID:33169-1635206400-1635292799@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-25715/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101914Z UID:33105-1635292800-1635379199@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-25681/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101926Z UID:33191-1635292800-1635379199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Cemetery Walk DESCRIPTION:A SECOND TRIP HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 4 AT 1PM. \nHistorian/storyteller Randy Gudeika will lead a 2 mile walk through Pioneer Cemetery\, Wednesday October 27\, 1 to 3pm. At this historically invaluable site he will tell haunting stories of tragedies\, forgotten wars\, murder\, as well as intriguing Eugeneans. This will be his 16th individual walking tour of old areas of Lane County since 2018. His walks are based on extensive research\, are factually true\, and entertaining. Meet at the cemetery side of E 18th & Potter\, across from Central Lutheran Church \nthis walk is a saunter around the cemetery\, not a conditioning hike\, and there will be periods of standing and listening so feel free to bring layers to keep warm! \nYou may wish to offer Randy a voluntary honorarium of up to $5 which is what he customarily receives when leading tours for the public. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pioneer_cemetery_walk-25726/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211015T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101929Z UID:33213-1635379200-1635465599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Champoeg State Park DESCRIPTION:A long\, but flat hike through an area rich with Oregon history. We’ll do the eight mile Heritage loop at Champoeg State Park. The first provisional government of Oregon was formed in here in 1843 and it was the site of a small\, but once-thriving town that was washed away during the great flood of 1861. What remains is a beautiful park along the Willamette River that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Part of the time we’ll be on a flat bike trail that will take us past Oregon’s oldest continuing operating store in Butteville.\n Optional side trip after the hike to Aurora\, 8 miles away. Aurora was a founded as a religious colony in the mid-1800’s. It thrived – then collapsed 20 years later. Aurora’s now a charming town that’s home to the Aurora Colony Museum\, bakeries\, and antique stores. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/champoeg_state_park-25737/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211004T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101925Z UID:33181-1635465600-1635551999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cemetery Saunter DESCRIPTION:Meet at Tugman Park\, south Eugene\, on Hilyard Street\, between 37th and 38th.\nWe will saunter from Tugman Park making our way gradually uphill through the neighborhoods to 46th St and Brae Burn Drive. After several very steep uphill blocks\, we will then hike up a short but steep dirt trail through the woods to the back side of the cemetery on Willamette St. We will skirt the cemetery via a dirt path. We will then have several short bursts of very steep up and down hill while we make our way through pedestrian connector pathways through more neighborhoods to get to the cemetery on Crest Dr. Then we will saunter down through the woods on a packed gravel and paved path behind the cemetery and eventually make our way back to Tugman Park through yet another neighborhood. Most of this saunter will be on pavement but keep in mind if it is wet\, the steep parts may be slippery and the dirt paths will be muddy. If that is the case\, hiking poles are a good idea. The restrooms at Tugman Park are now closed but there is one at Safeway on 40th. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cemetery_saunter-25721/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101930Z UID:33221-1635465600-1635551999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills Vista Loop DESCRIPTION:North Trail Head parking lot off Main Street in East Springfield. You will see the entrance on the right just past Springfield Memorial Cemetery.\nThere is a brand new loop added off the summit of the existing trail.  It has amazing features and vistas.  It just opened but will not be advertised to the public until next year.  This will be a one-way hike with shuttle.  I will ask three cars to meet me ahead of time at the trail head off Bob Straub and ride with me to the east trail head.  Then we can shuttle the group back.  Because it’s so cool\, I am offering this hike two different times.  URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills_vista_loop_-25741/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101810Z UID:32631-1635552000-1635638399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Summit Steps DESCRIPTION:For this outing we will get the main trail ready for fall by cleaning the summit steps and removing leaves from the main trail. \nMeet at the main Willamette Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/summit_steps-25438/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210901T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101916Z UID:33117-1635552000-1635638399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Yoran- Halloween Costume DESCRIPTION:This is a Halloween costume climb of Mount Yoran. We will first scramble up the main mountain not in costume since it is a class 3 rock climb and so requires hands as well as feet. After downclimbing that we will hike over to the adjacent peak and have our Halloween costume party on top. \nIf you do not wish to climb Yoran\, but want to participate in the costume event\, you can wait at Divide Lake and we’ll pick you up to go scramble up the adjacent peak\, which is non-technical. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_yoran-_halloween_costume_-25689/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101933Z UID:33237-1635638400-1635724799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:We can adjust mileage if the weather does not cooperate. Park at the Main Parking lot. Look for us two or three rows below the fee box. We will head out on the lower road and then along the river to the North Trailhead and then take Trail 3\, 4\, 1 to the summit. We have longer and shorter options on how to return to the main parking lot . Please be familiar the COVID protocols on the website. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25749/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101928Z UID:33203-1635811200-1635897599@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-25732/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101915Z UID:33109-1635897600-1635983999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30. NEXT WEEK SWITCH TO 9AM START\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-25683/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33225-1635984000-1636070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Cemetery Walk DESCRIPTION:Historian/storyteller Randy Gudeika will lead a 2 mile walk through Pioneer Cemetery\, Thursday\, November 4 \, 1 to 3pm. At this historically invaluable site he will tell haunting stories of tragedies\, forgotten wars\, murder\, as well as intriguing Eugeneans. This will be his 16th individual walking tour of old areas of Lane County since 2018. His walks are based on extensive research\, are factually true\, and entertaining. Meet at the cemetery side of E 18th & Potter\, across from Central Lutheran Church. this is a saunter around the cemetery\, not a conditioning hike. there will be standing and listening so you may want to bring layers to keep warm. You may wish to offer Randy a voluntary honorarium of up to $5-$10 which is what he typically receives when offering tours to the public. Not required\, optional. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pioneer_cemetery_walk-25743/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211028T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101933Z UID:33241-1636070400-1636156799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Nature Photography @ Spencer DESCRIPTION:To take in slowly\, perhaps with photography\, whatever fall color remains midway through autumn\, we’ll walk up to the “Meadow” and turn right onto the trail toward Fox Hollow. We’ll turn around at the huge fallen Douglas-fir that fell across the trail in the ice storm of Feb. 2016. Bring binoculars\, in case we encounter birds\, chickarees (https://animalia.bio/douglas-squirrel)\, and magnifier lenses for tiny wonders. May take 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Meetup/Departure Location: Main Spencer Butte Trailhead steps URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nature_photography__spencer-25751/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211015T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101929Z UID:33215-1636070400-1636329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salmon River Ramble DESCRIPTION:This is a low-elevation late-fall western-cascade river-bottom backpack through enchanting primeval old-growth forest along the pristine Salmon River. The Salmon River itself is precious and rare in that it is an unusual nursery for all native Trout\, Steelhead\, King\, Coho and Silver Salmon. Depart\, Friday afternoon\, 2.5 hour drive to Salmon River TH near Zigzag OR. Hike upriver approx. 3.5 miles to basecamp. Saturday\, day hike the river up-and-back approx. 10 miles through impressive monumental forest passing a half-dozen ethereal wonderous waterfalls. Sunday pack up & hike out. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salmon_river_ramble-25738/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101932Z UID:33235-1636156800-1636243199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION:Updated: Rain is predicted so there are some alternatives to hike with there are more trees and to head down once on the summit. 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. 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 climbing Pisgah twice. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25748/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20210927T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101925Z UID:33179-1636243200-1636329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:McKenzie River Trust Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Obsidians volunteer day at Green Island with McKenzie River Trust. Our 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM likely projects include willow harvest\, planting and invasive species removal. Details will be posted few days before the project date.\nGreen Island is located at the confluence of the McKenzie and the Willamette Rivers. McKenzie River Trust with generous support of dozen local organization and hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers researching\, restoring\, and protecting over 1100 acres of riverbanks\, forest\, islands\, channels\, sloughs\, and grassland. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_river_trust_stewardship-25720/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33223-1636243200-1636329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills Vista Loop DESCRIPTION:North Trail Head parking lot off Main Street in East Springfield. You will see the entrance on the right just past Springfield Memorial Cemetery.\nThere is a brand new loop added off the summit of the existing trail.  It has amazing features and vistas.  It just opened but will not be advertised to the public until next year.  This will be a one-way hike with shuttle.  I will ask three cars to meet me ahead of time at the trail head off Bob Straub and ride with me to the east trail head.  Then we can shuttle the group back.  URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills_vista_loop_-25742/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101928Z UID:33205-1636416000-1636502399@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-25733/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211103T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101941Z UID:33291-1636416000-1636502399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Cemetery Walk DESCRIPTION:Historian/storyteller Randy Gudeika will lead a 2 mile walk through Pioneer Cemetery\, Thursday\, November 4 \, 1 to 3pm. At this historically invaluable site he will tell haunting stories of tragedies\, forgotten wars\, murder\, as well as intriguing Eugeneans. This will be his 16th individual walking tour of old areas of Lane County since 2018. His walks are based on extensive research\, are factually true\, and entertaining. Meet at the cemetery side of E 18th & Potter\, across from Central Lutheran Church. this is a saunter around the cemetery\, not a conditioning hike. there will be standing and listening so you may want to bring layers to keep warm. You may wish to offer Randy a voluntary honorarium of up to $5-$10 which is what he typically receives when offering tours to the public. Not required\, optional. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pioneer_cemetery_walk-25776/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101934Z UID:33243-1636502400-1636588799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: TIME CHANGE Flexible departure time from 8:45-9:00.\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-25752/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101939Z UID:33277-1636502400-1636588799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Goodman Cr to Eagles Rest DESCRIPTION:We will park at the Hardesty Mountain Trailhead along highway 58\, near milepost 20. We’ll follow the Goodman Creek Trail for 2 miles and will see a waterfall and log bridge. Continuing up the trail includes ferns\, moss and trees along the stream. At 4 miles the trail crosses a road and continues for 1.7 miles to Ash Swale Shelter. Further uphill for a mile takes us to Eagles Rest with a view of the Lost Creek Valley. We can have lunch at Eagles Rest and enjoy a downhill return to the trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/goodman_cr_to_eagles_rest-25769/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101938Z UID:33271-1636588800-1636675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course\, turn right on Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. Spring Blvd deadheads\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians Inc. sign and gate(driveway) to your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. Email if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast. net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-25766/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211103T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101942Z UID:33297-1636588800-1636675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:We’ll park at the South Falls Lodge and start our clockwise loop of the trail there. It’s a well maintained trail\, but still\, it will be slippery\, so wear shoes with good treads and bring poles if you think you might need them. \nThe long range forecast so far says no rain on the 11th\, but you never know\, and in any case\, it gets wet behind the waterfalls. \nSilver Falls is a state park\, so parking will be $5 and your Geezer pass won’t work here. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-25779/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101940Z UID:33287-1636675200-1636761599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Birding at Delta Ponds DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Valley River Center parking lot nearest to the pedestrian/bike bridge across the Willamette. Rick Ahrens is our expert birder guide. We’ll meander around the Delta Ponds area on both sides of Goodpasture Road looking for birds and possibly other critters like nutria or otters. Plan on about 2 hours. Rain or shine unless the forecast is for a downpour all day. Binoculars are highly recommended. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/birding_at_delta_ponds-25774/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101937Z UID:33269-1636761600-1636847999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course\, turn right on Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. Spring Blvd deadheads\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians Inc. sign and gate(driveway) to your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. Email if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast. net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-25765/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTSTAMP:20260620T143945 CREATED:20211107T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101942Z UID:33299-1636761600-1636847999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:560 and Forest Discovery Loop DESCRIPTION:Note: change in departure time. This is a moderate\, good work out (elevation in first 1/2 of hike) loop trail just north east of Corvallis\, just beyond the Peavey Arboretum. We may be lucky and see lingering fall colors. Be prepared for muddy conditions\, although right now Saturday is looking clear of rain. \nFor those who joined me last year on the OSU McDonald Forest explora\, this is the trail system on the opposite side from where we hiked. Trailhead and parking area is on highway 99\, cross street is Vandenburg Ave. \nWe’ll meet at Jerry’s Home improvement on highway 99 northeast corner of the parking lot\, closest to the exit and follow each other. Please arrange your carpool ahead of time\, if you need a ride and please arrive no later than 8:50 am so we can leave on time. \nNo bathroom facilities at the trail head\, we’ll make a quick stop in Corvallis. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/560-and-forest-discovery-loop?p=40003114 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/560_and_forest_discovery_loop-25780/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR