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: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:20210410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210411 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z UID:32661-1618012800-1618099199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Darko is going to be the assistant leader as we spread out into two groups. North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance – 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.\n 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 9:30 and complete the hike between 2:30and 3:00. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Pisgah twice. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-25453/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101812Z UID:32647-1618099200-1618185599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mildred Kanipe Wildflower Explora DESCRIPTION:Wildflower explora hike in Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park. Rolling hills\, wildflowers and beautiful wide open area.\nSome areas with Ticks and poison oak.\n➯ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for full information. Participants will manage their own transportation. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mildred_kanipe_wildflower_explora-25446/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101756Z UID:32525-1618272000-1618358399@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-25384/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101801Z UID:32557-1618358400-1618444799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we used this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\nIf the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street.\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25400/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101815Z UID:32667-1618358400-1618444799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25456/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210103T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101746Z UID:32455-1618617600-1618703999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:SOLVE Beach Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Since 1986\, SOLVE\, State Parks\, and other partners have come together during spring break to clean the coast. In 2021\, for a variety of reasons\, SOLVE will be combining the annual Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup and SOLVE It for Earth Day into one statewide event called\, Oregon’s Spring Cleanup. This new combined event will be held on Saturday\, April 17 and will include any volunteer projects taking place\, the week before and after as well\, so it will likely be the state’s largest Earth Day event in 2021. Obsidians will participate in cleaning area around Berry Creek\, 8 miles north of Florence. Please be aware that we must avoid all ropped grassy areas and other places marked as “Snowy plover nesting ground”. Short orientation will be provided before accessing workplace. Trash bags and gloves will be provided to you on the site. Please join me. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/solve_beach_clean_up-25349/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101807Z UID:32605-1618617600-1618703999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Diamond Peak DESCRIPTION:Diamond Peak is a good introduction to non-technical snow climbing. At 8750 ft\, it is the tallest mountain in the Willamette Pass area. We will be climbing via the Pioneer Gulch route\, which is 8 miles round trip and almost 4\,000 ft of elevation gain. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-25425/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z UID:32657-1618617600-1618703999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rooster Rock DESCRIPTION:Update: Please read the article about Rooster Rock in the online April Bulletin that is now online!! If you want to carpool from Springfield\, meet at Weyerhaeuser-McKenzie Natural Area at 42nd St. and 3809 Marcola Road at 8:00 am. Less than an hour drive through the Mohawk Valley to Sweet Home and our 9:00 meeting place at Foster Dam Viewpoint (also called She Viewpoint). It is next to the water but across the highway from the Point Restaurant\, 6305 Highway 20. There can be optional carpooling from there to Trout Creek Trailhead where there is limited parking. The trail is narrow so will need a mask when meeting people. It will be a steady pace for the uphill hike. It would be like hiking Mt. Pisgah twice with few stops. From the junction with the old climbers’ Rooster Rock trail\, it climbs 750′ in the last half mile. We’ll follow Obsidians social distancing guidelines\, and participants will arrange their own transportation. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-25451/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210409T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101821Z UID:32713-1618617600-1618703999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Terwilliger Burn tree planting DESCRIPTION:Attention all tree huggers! Cascade Volunteers and Worthy Garden Club are excited to present this volunteer planting event as part of Operation Appleseed’s efforts to plant trees in fire-affected areas of the Willamette National Forest. Let’s join them in this effort! Event Schedule: 10 AM – 1 PM(AGENDA: 9:45 AM volunteer check-in begins\, 10:15 safety talk\, 10:30 starts Rotation 1\, 11:15 Rotation 2\, 12:00 Rotation 3\, 12:45 start wrapping up) \nLocation: Cougar Crossing Campground \nEach morning\, planting volunteers will be divided into 3 crews of 10 upon arrival. Crews will rotate through the following tasks throughout the day: \n Clearing and Marking\n Digging and Planting\n Staking and Finishing \nNo prior experience is required\, and families are welcome to attend! Tools\, PPE (except gloves)\, and refreshments will be provided. Bathrooms are available at the parking area. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/terwilliger_burn_tree_planting-25479/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210326T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101818Z UID:32691-1618704000-1618790399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Circle Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:We will be starting at the South Trail Head parking area. Since it gets full quickly we will meet and so people can carpool if they wish. Parking requires a county park or Buford park pass. Departure location Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill – 35851 Hwy 58. Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the Maill on your left after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole.\nWe will circle the mountain with a side trip to the top. This will hit trail numbers 2\,4\,14E\,1 and 3. The number three trail is lightly traveled and by far my favorite. It meanders through oak savannas\, vistas of the valley and fields full of bluming Camas flowers.\nTrail will likely be muddy in spots. Bring your poles if you are a pole person – not required. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/circle_mt_pisgah-25468/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210417T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101825Z UID:32743-1618704000-1618790399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Early Morning Special Face covering\, snack and hydration. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_baldy_sunrise-25499/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210420 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210412T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101823Z UID:32725-1618790400-1618876799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Baldy to Suzanne Arlie Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at Spring Blvd Trailhead (4699 Spring Blvd). Google for better directions than mine: Take Spring Exit off of 30th\, turn right – south. it is 1.7 miles to the trailhead. There will be a confusing jog with Firland St. \nWe will take steep trails (more for dirt bikes) merging off of the Baldy trail to LCC/ Arlie park where we will do an up and down loop on roads and trails back to where started—we hope. If it has rained\, it could be slippery. Suzanne Arlie Park is Eugene’s largest single park at 515 acres. The expansive area includes rare prairie and oak habitats\, and offers views of Spencer Butte. It is still a relatively wild and remote site\, with limited access due to the fact that it is mostly surrounded by private land. Optional at end of hike to continue to the top of Baldy for a view. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/baldy_to_suzanne_arlie_park-25485/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210421 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101756Z UID:32527-1618876800-1618963199@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-25385/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210422 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101802Z UID:32563-1618963200-1619049599@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-25403/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210423 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210414T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101824Z UID:32731-1619049600-1619135999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Get Acquainted Hike DESCRIPTION:UPDATE about departure place: Don’t go to the Lodge– meet at Amazon Park \, 28th and Hilyard\, to drive up 30th and Spring exit where we will park in the new development. This is an easy hike (3-4 miles) for guests\, new (and old) members who want to find out about Obsidians and the Ribbon Trail. Celebrating Earth Day\, this is one of four Ridgeline Trail hikes plus a Trail Maintenance project offered this week by Obsidians. We will check out the new housing development\, changes to the Ribbon Trail\, see the Obsidian Lodge\, transplanting checkermallow progress and then hike Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. Email me if questions\, jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/earth_day_get_acquainted_hike-25488/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210406T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101821Z UID:32709-1619136000-1619222399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Fork DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS CLOSED FOR SIGN-UPS AS OF 7:PM 4/7/21. Everyone must have a face covering to use when encountering people outside our group. This trail has very\, very little traffic during the week.\nDirections to trailhead: Hwy 58 to milepost 31\, just west of Oakridge. Opposite the Middle Fork Ranger station\, take Westfir Rd. 2.2 miles to a stop sign by the Office Covered Bridge. Take a left over the bridge into the parking lot. Trailhead is at the far-right hand end of the parking area. Feel. Free to carpool on your own.\nThe hike itself is a lovely out and back along the North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River. Most of the trail will be shady. It has a few ups and downs\, but is overall fairly level. We will take a lunch break at the 5 mile mark\, just past Road 1912\, before heading back. It’s a nice spot alongside the river\, with large moss-covered rocks. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_fork-25477/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101809Z UID:32617-1619222400-1619308799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:West Trail Improvements DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will work with the City to add steps to the West Trail. We will have additional project options such as clearing drainage\, duff removal\, and kiosk and stair cleaning. \nMeet at the main Willamette Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/west_trail_improvements-25431/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210407T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101821Z UID:32711-1619222400-1619308799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Eugene to Crest section 1 DESCRIPTION:The concept of providing a continuous trail from Eugene\, Oregon to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail began in the early 1970’s. While the trail officially opened in 1994\, it was never fully completed and not all segments of the trail are connected or completed. But this summer we can hike segments and see if some members can do the whole thing. The first segment leaves Eugene from Skinner’s Butte Park and takes us to Day Island Park in Springfield. When we have lunch at Day Island we can talk about doing doing sections like Tire Mountain\, the Alpine Trail\, the High Divide trail to Waldo\, and getting to the PCT from the Bobby Lake Trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c_eugene_to_crest_section_1-25478/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210415T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101824Z UID:32735-1619308800-1619395199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. The moonrise is at 6:35 pm and the sunset is at 8:10. The full moon is the next day. This is a long hike. It takes at least two hours at a moderate space to get to the top!. We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If it is raining\, we could opt for a shorter hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25491/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210409T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101822Z UID:32717-1619395200-1619481599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. The full moonrise is at 7:56 pm and the sunset is at 8:10. This is a long hikel It takes at least two hours at a moderate space to get to the top!. We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If it is raining\, we could opt for a shorter hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25481/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210428 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101757Z UID:32529-1619481600-1619567999@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-25386/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210429 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101807Z UID:32603-1619568000-1619654399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mountaineering Conditioning DESCRIPTION:Park in the main parking lot and meet at the gate for trail#1. You must pay for a day pass at the parking kiosk (debit/credit cards only) or have an annual Lane County parks pass on display in your vehicle. We’ll hike up to the summit and back on trail #1. I’m planning to do two laps with a weighted pack (recommend 20-40lbs in your pack if you want to use training weight)\, but you’re welcome to join for just one lap and/or hike without weight. The goal will be to finish within 2 hours\, which should be right around sunset (bring a headlamp). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mountaineering_conditioning-25424/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210429 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101815Z UID:32669-1619568000-1619654399@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-25457/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210429 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210406T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101820Z UID:32705-1619568000-1619654399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we used this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. \nThis 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-25475/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210430 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210429T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101832Z UID:32795-1619654400-1619740799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:SW Boundary Fence Build DESCRIPTION:Build 300 feet of 3-wire/T-post on the Obsidian SW boundary between us and the new development. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sw_boundary_fence_build-25525/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210415T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101825Z UID:32739-1619740800-1619827199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Middle Fork of Willamette River DESCRIPTION:The Middle Fork of the Willamette River Trail runs over 30 miles from Hills Ck Reservoir to Timpangas Lk. The section we will be hiking out and back goes from Rd.2127 to Rd 2134. It is a mostly flat river trail with little elevation. There is one difficult creek crossing…when I scouted we took off our boots and walked across. * URL:https://obsidians.org/event/middle_fork_of_willamette_river-25497/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210502 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210413T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101823Z UID:32729-1619827200-1619913599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area DESCRIPTION:Meet at Amazon Park\, 28th & Hilyard entrance parking lot to make arrangements car pooling. I will provide maps. North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance with a North Bank Ranch Sign – around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not go to the Comstock Trailhead. 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. We should start hiking around 9:30 and complete the hike around 2:30. It will be a moderate pace stopping to enjoy the views with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Pisgah twice. If you were on this hike April 10th\, expect to see new flowers. If rain is definitely in the forecast\, I might change the hike to Pisgah. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-25487/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210502 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210414T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101824Z UID:32733-1619827200-1619913599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Diamond Peak DESCRIPTION:Diamond Peak is a good introduction to non-technical snow climbing. At 8750 ft\, it is the tallest mountain in the Willamette Pass area. We will be climbing via the Pioneer Gulch route\, which is 8 miles round trip and almost 4\,000 ft of elevation gain. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-25490/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210415T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101825Z UID:32737-1619913600-1619999999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dead Mountain DESCRIPTION:Steep trail east of Oakridge. You should be in good shape for this one. It could be chilly at 3737 ft. so dress appropriate.\nThis is exploratory trip since leaded never been there.\n➯ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for full information. Participants will manage their own transportation. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dead_mountain-25492/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210504 DTSTAMP:20260621T091225 CREATED:20210326T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101818Z UID:32689-1620000000-1620086399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:The departure place for this hike is the parking lot just south of the fuel station at the Springfield Fred Meyer. This is a two part hike so please read the entire description. We’ll start our hike from the South Falls day use area and from there we’ll hike the entire 10 falls trail including side trips to see Winter Falls and Upper North Falls. For the second part of our trip we’ll drive another 30 miles to the trailhead for Abiqua Falls just outside of Scotts Mills Oregon. Depending on road conditions and weather the hike to Abiqua Falls can be anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Abiqua Falls is one of Oregon’s most beautiful falls however it’s on private property and the hike to it is an unmaintained scramble down a steep hillside. Please note that I’m rating this second half of our day “DIFFICULT”. You’re welcome to just do the moderate hike on the Silver Falls loop and skip the Abiqua Falls hike however arranging transportation will be up to you. After our hike to Abiqua Falls we’ll head to Silverton for dinner before driving home. We’ll meet at the Springfield Fred Meyer just south of the gas station. Note that there is a $5 per vehicle charge for parking at Silver Falls State Park. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-25467/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR