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UID:33645-1652486400-1652572799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill.  \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. When Spring Blvd ends\, turn left onto Central then immediately look for the Obsidians Inc. sign and driveway on 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. The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-25954/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220403T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102036Z
UID:33675-1652486400-1652572799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky Falls/Smith River
DESCRIPTION:We’ll do this as a shuttle.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/smith_river-25970/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220425T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102045Z
UID:33739-1652486400-1652572799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students. \nWe will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain. The climb is approximately 10 miles round trip with about 4000 ft of total elevation gain.  As you prepare for this\, think about hiking 4 Mount Pisgahs in a day.  The general equipment needs are below.  The specific gear list will be sent to those who sign up.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-_graduation_climb-26002/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220506T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102050Z
UID:33777-1652486400-1652572799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students. \nWe will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain. The climb is approximately 10 miles round trip with about 4000 ft of total elevation gain. As you prepare for this\, think about hiking 4 Mount Pisgahs in a day. The general equipment needs are below. The specific gear list will be sent to those who sign up.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-_graduation_climb-26021/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220510T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102051Z
UID:33781-1652486400-1652572799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students. \nWe will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain. The climb is approximately 10 miles round trip with about 4000 ft of total elevation gain. As you prepare for this\, think about hiking 4 Mount Pisgahs in a day. The general equipment needs are below. The specific gear list will be sent to those who sign up.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-26023/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220329T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102034Z
UID:33657-1652572800-1652659199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset  at 8:32 and (full) moonrise is 8:26. UPDATE: Partial moon eclipse begins at 7:27 pm\, while the moon is below the horizon. Total eclipse begins at 8:29 pm and ends at 9:53 pm. It takes a while for the Moon to clear the horizon\, so by the time it is seen it will likely be fully eclipsed.\nCurrent plan is to take Trails 7\,3\, and 1 ( a shorter route to make sure we are on top with time to spare).    Faster hikers might want to include a section of Trail 4. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions.\nI will be there by 7:00 if you need to leave earlier.  \n.If weather doesn’t cooperate with an actual lviewing of the celestial event\, we won’t wait for the moonrise that would rise over the foothills 7 min or so after sunset.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25961/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220413T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102039Z
UID:33699-1652572800-1652659199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ankeny Wildlife Refuge ride
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Ankeny Hill Nature Center\, 130 Ankeny Hill Rd. SE\, Jefferson. We will do a loop ride counterclockwise\, crossing the Willamette river at Independence\, passing through Stapleton\, returning via the Buena Vista Ferry and passing through Talbot and Sidney.  A moderately paced ride.  We will regroup from time to time so no one is left behind. Ferry fee is $1.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ankeny_wildlife_refuge_ride-25982/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220427T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102046Z
UID:33743-1652659200-1652745599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Shale Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Distance: about 8 miles round trip\, an out and back trip with the exact distance determined by trail conditions. There is some risk that difficult stream crossings would force us to turn around. If so\, we can hike downstream on the middle fork trail toward the Constitution Grove.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shale_ridge-26004/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220408T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102038Z
UID:33687-1652745600-1652831999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mountaineering Conditioning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mountaineering_conditioning-25976/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220408T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102038Z
UID:33691-1652745600-1652831999@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 in about 2 hours\, which should be right around sunset (bring a headlamp).
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mountaineering_conditioning-25978/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102048Z
UID:33761-1652745600-1652831999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Hood
DESCRIPTION:Planning a trip up the South Side.\nExact departure time and place will depend on the weather forecast\, but the plan is to drive and start hiking rather than sleep in the parking lot.  Depending on how warm forecast is\, we’ll start hiking sometime between midnight and 4am. I’ll organize carpooling with those who are signed up a couple of days before the climb.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_hood-26013/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102048Z
UID:33763-1652745600-1652831999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Farm Fire Aftermath - MRT
DESCRIPTION:In person ExploraTalks at the Lodge are back!\nChrister LaBrecque and Brandi Ferguson with McKenzie River Trust will provide us with an update on the Finn Rock Reach floodplain restoration project as well as tell us about MRT’s role assisting with Holiday Farm Fire efforts.\nPlease plan to join us! (Your online signup is optional.)\nState and local COVID protocols will be followed at this event.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/holiday_farm_fire_aftermath_-_mrt-26014/
CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102046Z
UID:33747-1652745600-1652831999@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-26006/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220319T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102028Z
UID:33619-1652832000-1652918399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25941/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220325T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102031Z
UID:33637-1652918400-1653004799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pacific Source hike
DESCRIPTION:Special Outreach project. Through Travel Lane County we’ll accompany members of a Pacific Source group on the trails of Buford Park and the Arboretum.  Some of this group might want to go to the top and other just a wander through the Arboretum.  \nSome of the people will be from the Eugene/Springfield area and we can encourage them to check out more of our activities. We also want to make a connection to Travel Lane County.  Since we know that many new members people in transition (like moving to our area) we should become an organization the Travel Lane County suggests to newcomers.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pacific_source_hike-25950/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220511T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102051Z
UID:33783-1652918400-1653004799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marys Peak North Trail
DESCRIPTION:We will drive to Junction City\, backroads to Philomath\, Highway 20 to Woods Creek Road to the North Ridge Trailhead #1350. That part of the road is gravel.  It is 4.4 mile up to the day use Observation Point /parking lot/toilets\, and another .6 miles (with wildflowers I hope) to the top of Marys Peak (3750 ft). We should start the hike around 9:30—depending on how long it takes us to navigate Eugene traffic. It is marked as moderate but the elevation is two Pisgahs. Target opens at 8:00 so bathrooms would be available. There are none at the trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak_north_trail-26024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220504T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102050Z
UID:33773-1653004800-1653091199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trail #2 and then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road.  I plan to lunch at the Sunrise Cafe at the Pleasant Hill strip mall close by afterwards and feel free to join me or not. RI
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_loop_hike-26019/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220514T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102052Z
UID:33791-1653004800-1653091199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah River Loop
DESCRIPTION:We will walk along the river\, through the meadow and explore the Lily Ponds.  We will keep a moderate (not slow\, not fast) pace.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_river_loop-26028/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220517T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102053Z
UID:33799-1653004800-1653091199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marys Peak North Trail
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Trip one day later because of better weather forecast. We will drive to Junction City\, backroads to Philomath\, Highway 20 to Woods Creek Road to the North Ridge Trailhead #1350. Part of that road is gravel.  It is 4.4 mile  hike up to the day use Observation Point /parking lot/toilets\, and another .6 miles (with wildflowers I hope) to the top of Marys Peak (3750 ft). We should start the hike around 9:30—depending on how long it takes us to navigate Eugene traffic. It is marked as moderate but the elevation is two Pisgahs.\nTarget opens at 8:00 so bathrooms would be available. There are no convenient ones on the   way to trailhead. None at the trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak_north_trail-26032/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220523T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220328T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102033Z
UID:33649-1653004800-1653350399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Rogue River Trail
DESCRIPTION:Backpack the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Wilderness on this 4-day 40-mile trip which requires a car shuttle ($160 per car\, advance payment req’d) via a raft outfitter. We’ll observe complex geology\, springtime botany and historic sites like the largely intact Whiskey Creek prospector’s homestead. Depart Friday\, 2.5 hours to Grave Creek TH. Hike Rogue Trail 6 miles to Russian Creek. Sat 13 miles to Quail Creek. Sun 12 miles to Solitude Bar. Mon 9 miles to Foster Bar TH and vehicle pickup. This is a one-way hike down the Rogue. The drive home can take some time depending on what roads are open. The long option is out Gold Beach and back up the coast.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rogue_river_trail-25956/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220311T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102023Z
UID:33585-1653091200-1653177599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amanda Trail
DESCRIPTION:With construction completed on the new suspension bridge\, the historic and beautiful Amanda Trail will be rededicated on May 21 at 1 PM.  We will hike from Yachats past the Amanda statue to the Cape Perpetua Lookout for lunch\, and then back down to the Amanda Gathering Area in time for the ceremony\, which will include speakers from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and the Confederated Tribes of Coos\, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw\, as well as Oregon Parks and Rec.  The dedication will conclude around 2:30. \nAfter the dedication concludes\, options include a walk in the Ya’Xaik Trail and Gerdemann Garden\, to see if the giant Himalayan rhododendrons are blooming\, or a walk to the beach in Smelt Sands Park\, with surf spouting through cracks in the crumbling lava. \nFrom 5:30 – 6:45 there will be a reception at the Yachats Commons\, followed at 7:00 by a performance of the play “Amanda Transcending” by local author Connie Bennett. \nI have ten tickets to the dedication\, the reception and the play. (Tickets are required but free.)  We’re posting this early because you may want to overnight on the coast after the play\, and lodgings are likely to be full for this weekend.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amanda_trail-25924/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220411T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102039Z
UID:33697-1653091200-1653263999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Middle Sister
DESCRIPTION:We will be doing the North Ridge Route on Middle Sister.  The climb will involve an approximately 5.5 mile hike in from the Pole Cr trailhead on Saturday May 21\, then camp and get up early Sunday to climb.  Previously on the hike in we have not needed snow shoes but we may this year.  Our high camp (~7200’) will not likely have water so we will plan on melting snow though hopefully we’ll find a site where we don’t have to camp on snow.  On Sunday we will get up early (4:30 AM) and head for the summit. There is one steep portion of the climb above the saddle between Middle and North\, and we will set a fixed line there for safety.  After summiting we’ll come back to camp and pack up and hike out.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/middle_sister-25981/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220221T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102017Z
UID:33547-1653264000-1653350399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah Native Plant Nursery
DESCRIPTION:When crossing the bridge into the park at Mt. Pisgah immediately turn left and go a quarter mile to the North Trailhead Parking Area where we will meet at 9:30 am for a short introduction.\nWe will walk a quarter of a mile through the forest identifying plants along the trail to the Nursery.  At the Nursery we will visit the plant beds where dozens of species are grown for cuttings or to harvest seeds.  There will be opportunity to talk with the staff members and volunteers.  We will visit the greenhouse where seedlings are grown.  After this there is a tour of the buildings where records are kept and seeds are packaged and put into cold storage.  The original nursery at the Kienzle House garden plot is nearby for a quick visit.\nThe walking is easy and the tour will be over by noon.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_native_plant_nursery-25904/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102049Z
UID:33767-1653350400-1653436799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Thompson's Mills'\, Mt. Angel\, Oregon Garden
DESCRIPTION:Load bus 8:00 a.m.\nWe begin our day by driving the back roads to Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site in Shedd. Volunteer docents will give us an hour-long tour of the last water-powered mill in Oregon. The mill chronicles 160 years of rural life and honors the owners who continually adapted the mill to the changing world around it. After the tour we will take our coffee break at a picnic site located on the grounds. Then we’re off to Mt. Angel Abbey\, perched on a hilltop outside the town of Mt. Angel. The 1882 Benedictine Abbey offers an ornate church; the Alvar Aalto designed library; a small museum with an eclectic collection of North American mammals\, Native American artifacts\, minerals\, porcelain  figurines\, art glass\, clerical vestments and artworks; a brewpub where the  monks brew beer from hops grown on monastery land. Then it is time for lunch (on your own). We will drive to the Mt. Angel Sausage Company\, featuring German cuisine. You may also choose to enjoy lunch at another nearby restaurant or café\, or bring your own sack lunch.  After lunch we head to the Oregon Garden in Silverton for a guided tour and free time to enjoy the many gardens and gift shop on your own. We will arrive back in Eugene around 5:30 p. m.\nCOMPLETED 2020 MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM REQUIRED\nCost:  Member $60            Non-Member $62					Payment Due: May 24\,2022 \n    Please make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO:  Judy Garwood          541-683-5539\n                      4145 East Amazon Drive\, Eugene 97405 \n Meetup/Departure Location: Valley River Center Park & Ride
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thompsons_mills_mt-_angel_oregon_garden-26016/
CATEGORIES:Bus Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102046Z
UID:33749-1653350400-1653436799@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-26007/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220508T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102050Z
UID:33779-1653350400-1653436799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Horse Rock Ridge
DESCRIPTION:This short hike is to a large unique meadow close to Eugene to see wildflowers and views of the Cascasde peaks. and the Willmanette valley.  The 1/2 mile trail to the meadow area is an old road.  The trails in the meadow area are user created and not maintained.  They are easy to navigate except for a few short sections that are steep and require some scrambling.  Bring trekking poles if you have/need them.  The hike in will take about an hour\, we will spend an hour exploring the area\, and eating lunch\, then hike out.  People will have the option of stopping at Shogtun Creek Recreation Site and hiking up to 6 additional trail miles in a forest n the afternoon.  There is a $3/vehicle fee (or a Golden Age Pass) for parking at the Recreation Site.  All roads we will be travelling are paved\, however the trailhead and trail are not signed.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/horse_rock_ridge-26022/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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UID:33803-1653350400-1653436799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Hood
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: to sign up to climb Mt Hood with the Obsidians you must have completed a Basic Mountaineering course\, (either offered by the Obsidians\, or an equivalent course offered by another organization)\, have sufficient previous experience that the climb leader can judge your skill level for the climb or been recommended as skilled and fit for the intended climb by someone known and trusted by the climb leader.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_hood-26034/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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UID:33431-1653436800-1653523199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ridgeline Bridge Repair
DESCRIPTION:For our first Wednesday evening outing on our summer schedule we will continue our project from last month…replacing the handrails on the 2 bridges. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot across Fox Hollow from the Cascade Raptor Center.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_bridge_repair-25846/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220227T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102018Z
UID:33553-1653436800-1653523199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30. IN JUNE WE START 1/2 HR EARLIER.  NEED LEADERS FOR THE SUMMER\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25907/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTAMP:20260619T204609
CREATED:20220516T070000Z
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UID:33793-1653436800-1653523199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:52nd/Willamette to Blanton Road
DESCRIPTION:After work in-town hikes continue!\nPark on 52nd street on the west side of Willamette\, not at the trail head on Spencers Butte side of the road. \nThis is a good work-out. If we have different ability levels\, I may split into two groups. Please do not be late\, we will leave promptly at 6pm. If you have any question about where to meet or have not hiked with Obsidians before\, please call or text me.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/willamette_to_blanton_road-26029/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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