BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201006 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200902T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101702Z UID:32161-1601856000-1601942399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Annual Clare Tucker Memorial 4 in 1 Cone DESCRIPTION:Clare Tucker led this hike for 14 years\, and this is the 5th Annual Hike in her memory. It is a beautiful trail in the woods followed by a volcanic section\, more woods\, then volcanic gravel and the 50 m (160 foot) vertical climb to the rim of the cones\, where the four vents blasted out dust which was blown back. \nIt’s fall. Come prepared for anything. I’ve had clear days\, rain\, and snow on the rim. \nNote departure time. Sun sets earlier in October\, and days are significantly shorter.\n Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike/ride. Refer to main website page for information. \nThose who would like to learn a little about navigation and route finding\, trail memory\, this would be a good trip. I will have a GPS plus the Gaia app. and a map of the area. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/annual_clare_tucker_memorial_4_in_1_cone-25198/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201007 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101707Z UID:32195-1601942400-1602028799@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-25217/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101712Z UID:32231-1602028800-1602115199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE NEW TIME 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-25235/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101710Z UID:32217-1602028800-1602115199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE TIME CHANGE***EXTRA CAUTION DUE TO A LARGE NUMBER OF COVID CASES IN LANE COUNTY*** \n 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-25228/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201011 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201005T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z UID:32255-1602288000-1602374399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:MEET at the North Trailhead. (Turn left — not right to the main gate/pavilion) Required to have a face covering to meet people on the trail! . Please read the COVID guidelines on our webpage. We will take Trail 3 to Trail 4\, then DOWN to Trail 2 and then UP 800 ft elevation on the east side. It will take two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25248/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201012 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200926T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101713Z UID:32241-1602374400-1602460799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South Eugene Hills DESCRIPTION:Meet at 29th & Willamette Market of Choice parking lot in front of the US Bank front door. This is a fairly fast paced hike\, not a saunter. We will be walking primarily on streets with little traffic\, but also on some trails. The goal is to explore some city passages and steps which connect neighborhoods\, burn some calories\, and with some luck\, perhaps even see a coatimundi! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_eugene_hills-25241/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201014 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101707Z UID:32197-1602547200-1602633599@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-25218/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201014 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201006T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101716Z UID:32257-1602547200-1602633599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:East Wild Iris Loop DESCRIPTION:Wild Iris Ridge is a 255 acre park in the southwest hills\, the western most segment of Eugene’s Ridgeline Trail system. \nWe will enter the Wild Iris Ridge Loop from the less used trailhead at Summit Sky Boulevard and explore the less developed east valley of the park\, a lovely 2.5 mile loop with a gradual 300 feet elevation change.\nWe start downhill and come back uphill but will be walking at a leisurely pace as we check out the Oregon White Oak Savanna\, Madrone trees abundant in this ecosystem\, Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pines and Incense Cedars. This east valley is not as steep as the climb up from Bailey Hill Road. \nParking is at the summit just west of the address\n3160 Summit Sky Blvd\, Eugene\, OR 97405 \nNote — We are NOT starting from the Bailey Hill Road nor the Bailey Hill View Drive trailheads. \nThere is a trailhead sign there on the south side of the street with plenty of street parking. Across the street from the sign is an estate entry gate with right to it. Call the leader with any questions or if you would like to caravan the “back way” via McLean in South Eugene. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/east_wild_iris_loop-25249/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101712Z UID:32233-1602633600-1602719999@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-25236/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101711Z UID:32223-1602633600-1602719999@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-25231/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201014T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T235959 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200224T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101613Z UID:31781-1602633600-1602892799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Columbia Sternwheeler & Mt Hood Train DESCRIPTION:EARLY DEPARTURE!!\nLoad bus at (former) Shopko site at 5:45 a.m.; Depart at 6:00 a.m. \nThis is a 3 day adventure you won’t want to miss.\nDay 1 Wednesday: We’ll leave Eugene very early to drive to Cascade Locks where we’ll board the Sternwheeler for the 10 a.m. “Landmarks of the Gorge Cruise.” While traveling through the locks at Bonneville and viewing sights along the gorge on our 5 hour excursion\, we’ll enjoy both a continental breakfast and a lunch buffet. Then we’re off to Hood River for our 2 night stay at the Hood River Inn that includes breakfast each morning.\nDay 2 Thursday: After breakfast at the hotel\, it’s “All Aboard” as we board the Mt. Hood Train to Parkdale\, enjoying beautiful views of Mt. Hood while on a 35 mile ride through woods\, orchards and vineyards. We’ll return to our rooms at the Hood River Inn for the night.\nDay 3 Friday: After breakfast at the hotel\, our drive on Hwy 35 will take us around the back side of Mt. Hood and through the Cascades on back roads towards Salem. Our final stop will be at Bauman Farms in Gervais for some pumpkin adventures. We’ll return to Eugene at approximately 6:00 P.M. \nCost: $515 Members $521 Non-members $50.00 Deposit due at registration $235.00 due August 14 Balance $230.00 (member) $236 (non-member) due September 14\, 2020 \nPlease make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Sharon Cutsforth 541-746-4929\n 1120 South 39th Street\, Springfield 97478 \n Meetup/Departure Location: (former) ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/columbia_sternwheeler__mt_hood_train-25004/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201016 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101709Z UID:32209-1602720000-1602806399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Zena Forest Hike and Mill Tour DESCRIPTION:We will be visiting the Zena Forest (1300 acres) and Mill in the Eola Hills NW of Salem. This is a family owned business and they have managed the forest since 1987 with a focus on maintaining a healthy and diverse forest ecosystem. The owners’s mother\, Sarah Deumling\, who manages the forest and oversees all restoration\, logging and planning\, will lead our hike for at least 2 hours around the woods and talk to us about forestry and conservation\, etc. (The above mileage and feet gained is approximate.) She says\, “Sustainability is the most important part of what we do.” We will lunch at their pond on the way back from the woods to the mill. At the mill\, there will be a little tour of what Zena does there\, their products\, philosophy\, etc.\nPlease read the COVID-19 Protocols on the Obsidian website prior to this activity. Participants will manage their own transportation. At Zena\, they are still working\, albeit with extra safety precautions. We need to follow their COVID-19 guidelines: https://www.zenaforest.com/covid19. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/zena_forest_hike_and_mill_tour-25224/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201009T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101718Z UID:32273-1602806400-1602892799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rigdon Lakes DESCRIPTION:This hike visits several lakes in the Taylor Burn area of Waldo Lake Wilderness. It starts out along the north shore of Waldo Lk\, which gives you views across the lake to Diamond Peak. After 2 miles\, we will turn north for a 3.5 miles loop past Lower Rigdon\, Upper Rigdon and Kiwa lakes\, before returning to the north shore of Waldo for lunch on a beach and the return to the TH. We will be hiking at a moderate pace and stopping for a snack break at the Rigdons…with possible swim if not to cold. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rigdon_lakes-25257/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201018 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101718Z UID:32271-1602892800-1602979199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Heceta Head/Beach Loop DESCRIPTION:Everyone will arrange their own transportation. If you want to carpool please make your own arraignments. We will meet at the Target Store on West 11th at 7:50am. We will drive to and meet at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint parking lot. This is a state park parking lot so expect a $5 parking fee.\nFrom the car we will hike to the lighthouse for a short stop so everyone to look around the outside of the lighthouse. We will NOT be taking any lighthouse tours. From there we will hike north up to the Hobbit trail and on to the beach. Hiking north along the beach to the Washburne State Park. There may be 1 or more beach stream crossings. Cross hwy 101 into the park picking up the Valley Trail south. Crossing hwy 101 again to the Hobbit trail and back to the car. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/beach_loop_-25256/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201018 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201010T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101719Z UID:32277-1602892800-1602979199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Twins DESCRIPTION:This is my favorite hike in the Willamette Pass vicinity because of the view at the top – in addition to Waldo Lake and the row of Cascade peaks\, one can see several of the lakes on Cascade Lakes highway and the Taylor burn. It’s fun to reach the first cinder cone peak\, see the view\, drop down and then hike to the 2nd peak for lunch. This hike is described in Sullivan’s Central Cascades book. \nParticipants will make their own transportation arrangements. Pl read the covid-19 Obsidian rules on our home page\, including when to wear a mask. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_twins-25259/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201019 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201001T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101714Z UID:32247-1602979200-1603065599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Patterson Mountain DESCRIPTION:I will be driving the logging road prior trip to make sure it is clear all the way to trailhead. The hike travels through old growth and past Wolf Shelter. If the day is clear we can get views of the Three Sister and the Willamette drainage. The is. Very nice fall hike that is close to Eugene. PLEASE SEE CHANGE IN MEETING PLACE. LCC CLOSE TO PUBLIC. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/patterson_mountain-25244/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201019 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201013T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101719Z UID:32283-1602979200-1603065599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ankeny Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:Leave from Eugene at 8:30 AM Limited to 8 riders and 4 cars. We’ll begin by riding the paths around the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. Then stopping in Independence for lunch(that you pack) and return to the Refuge via the ferry crossing the Willamette River(cost $1 for each person/bike).Make sure your bike is healthy. Have a spare tube\, pump\, helmet\, rain gear\, layers\, water. You will receive directions to the meeting place by Saturday. \n Meetup/Departure Location: Ankeny Wildlife Refuge URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ankeny_wildlife_refuge-25262/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201021 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101716Z UID:32259-1603152000-1603238399@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-25250/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201022 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101707Z UID:32193-1603238400-1603324799@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-25216/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201022 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101711Z UID:32221-1603238400-1603324799@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-25230/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201013T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z UID:32285-1603324800-1603411199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening autumn stroll. We’ll walk all 3 sections of the park – Native Plant Garden\, Rhododendron Garden and the Forest – there will be ganderflanking. The pace through the 2 gardens will be slow\, and then we can take on a steadier rate through a forest trail. It should be dusky as we finish. \nThe park is always changing\, but always amazing. \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. \nPlease read our Covid protocols. Meetup/Departure Location: Wilkens Shelter URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park-25263/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201001T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z UID:32249-1603411200-1603497599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:Close to Eugene. This primarily is a hike but feel free to bring binoculars. We will hike both the Woodpecker and Mill Pond trails. We will stop at the main office area for lunch and to checker the feeders. This is a mixed forest so we may get some color URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-25245/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201025 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200913T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101705Z UID:32183-1603497600-1603583999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Moolack Creek to Devils Punchbowl DESCRIPTION:Meet before 7:30 AM at Jerry’s Home Improvement Center\, 2600 OR-99\, Eugene. (NE corner of the parking lot)\nWe will leave promptly at 7:30 AM and carpool Hwy 99\, Hwy 20 and Hwy 101 to the Moolack Creek Parking lot.\nFrom there we will hike north on the beach to the Devils Punchbowl\, crossing several shallow creeks. After the leisurely lunch and time to explore Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area\, we will hike same way back. It should be beautiful day.\n➽ Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. Please indicate your transportation preferences. If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate “Have” and 0 for passengers. If you’re willing to take another person or more\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moolack_creek_to_devils_punchbowl-25209/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201025 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z UID:32287-1603497600-1603583999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area DESCRIPTION:Hike on ancient ranch roads perfect for social distancing. CHANGE for Departure time and Meeting Place: Shell Station parking lot on Seavey Loop on way to Pisgah. North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The scenic up and down loop has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the North Fork of the Umpqua River. One will need to watch for poison oak in a few places. Expect a few sections of the trail to be muddy depending on rainfall in recent days. We should start hiking around 10:00 and complete the hike around 3:00. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Mt. Pisgah twice. If the weather forecast is for rain\, I will probably substitute my usual 8 mile hike at Mt. Pisgah. You need to arrange your own transportation/car pooling. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-25264/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201002T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z UID:32253-1603584000-1603670399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salt Creek Falls DESCRIPTION:Usually this is a snowshoe trip. But I think it might make a nice hike for those who do not enjoy winter trips. We park at Salt Creek trail head. The trail above Salt Creek follows along the canyon passing some nice view points and passes a large waterfall before turning back toward the trailhead. LCC closed to pubic. See new meeting place above. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salt_creek_falls-25247/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201020T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z UID:32291-1603584000-1603670399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Clear Lake DESCRIPTION:Great fall hike that will start just north of Clear Lake at McKenzie River Trail north trailhead. We’ll head to the lake then circle around it\, find a nice spot for lunch. The concessions at the resort are not open. It might be icy on the trail\, temperatures really dipping this weekend. Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information URL:https://obsidians.org/event/clear_lake-25266/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101716Z UID:32261-1603756800-1603843199@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-25251/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101710Z UID:32215-1603843200-1603929599@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-25227/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201001T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z UID:32251-1603843200-1603929599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Talking Stones DESCRIPTION:We will start at SEHS. Walking through university to Knickerbocker Bridge. On the other side is first stone. From there we follow the map and hope we find all of them. Hopefully\, we have good weather and can enjoy the fall weather and views of the river. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/talking_stones-25246/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTSTAMP:20260712T212759 CREATED:20201021T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101721Z UID:32295-1603843200-1603929599@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-25268/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR