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:20210801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210802 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210724T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101906Z UID:33043-1627776000-1627862399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte Sunrise DESCRIPTION:We will hike Ridgeline Trail from Fox Hollow to the top of Spencer Butte. Meetup/Departure Location: Fox Hollow parking area across from Raptor Center URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_sunrise-25650/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210524T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101844Z UID:32885-1627776000-1628035199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:OCT- Waldport to Heceta Head DESCRIPTION:Mail a $35 check (members) made payable to the “Obsidians” to Mark Hougardy\, 418 Heritage Oaks Drive\, Eugene\, Oregon\, 97405; this amount covers your campground reservation\, firewood\, parking at the group camp\, and Obsidian trip fees. Cancellations: The payment is nonrefundable unless your place is filled by someone else. \nThe Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) explores Oregon’s dynamic edge\, a resource-rich environment that has attracted explorers for centuries and into today. This section hike is intended to be enjoyed with a daypack and then return to a central location for tent camping. The focus is on beach walking\, utilizing lesser-traveled side roads and trails. Hiking next to Hwy 101 will be avoided as much as possible. We will be car shuttling between the start and end locations each day. Flexibility is a must. Obsidian Covid protocols will be in place. The trip leader is vaccinated.\nThis trip is a 3-day\, 23-mile section hike of the OCT between Waldport and the Heceta Head Lighthouse. We will be camping in the group camp at Cape Perpetua. The hike is split into several smaller sections with the middle section being first (the daily schedule is below). \nFood: Bring all of your food and money for eating out (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, snacks). The trip leader suggests bringing food you can cook with a camp stove as fire restrictions might be in place.\nClothing: Dress for the weather; it can be cool on at coast in the summer or have full sun. Plan on small creek crossings and getting your feet wet.\nEquipment: Bring your tent and a small camp stove\, sleeping bag\, etc.\nCamping: We will be staying at the Group Site at the Cape Perpetua Campground. There are pit toilets nearby and flushers at the nearby visitor center\, though you might have to walk a few minutes. Drinking water spigots are in the campground. Bring earplugs\, and items that help you to be comfortable. Showers are not available.\nDrivers: Drivers needed\, we need at least 3 drivers who will shuttle. Vehicle Fee: Trip fees *should* pay for all our vehicles.\nPasses: Bring your state park and federal park passes.\nDeparture Time: 12pm (noon)\nDeparture Location: Cape Perpetua main parking area (44.2803\, -124.1078) \nSCHEDULE:\nDay 1: Sunday – 8 miles hiking. We shuttle from the Cape Perpetua main parking area to Yachats. We will explore Yachats a bit then hike Amanda’s Trail to the overlook at Cape Perpetua. We return to the Cape Perpetua parking area then drive a short distance to the campground. The trail is 6 miles with 500 feet of elevation; allow 2 additional miles for side explores. We will have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore tides pools\, etc. \nDay 2: Monday – We walk 8 miles on the beach. We shuttle to the Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site in Waldport and walk back on the sand to Yachats where we will enjoy lunch at a local cafe. We will drive back to the campground and have the rest of the day to explore or rest. If the weather allows\, we will watch the sunset from Cape Perpetua. \nDay 3: Tuesday – 7 miles of beach and trail walking with a 300-foot elevation gain. We break camp and drive as a caravan 9 miles south. We are skipping sections or areas that are too remote for hiking\, have a short beach area\, or have no shoulder on the highway. We will re-group at the Murial Ponser Memorial State Scenic Overlook. We will arrange a shuttle to Cape Creek while the rest of the group explores the mouth of Big Creek. The entire group will then venture south on the sand\, past the Washburne rest area\, to the Hobbit Trail\, and continue over to the Heceta Head Lighthouse. We end our walk at the nearby parking area under the picturesque Cape Creek Bridge. In the late afternoon\, we return to Eugene. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/oct-_waldport_to_heceta_head-25571/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210804 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210719T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101903Z UID:33019-1627948800-1628035199@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-25638/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210805 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101843Z UID:32873-1628035200-1628121599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Route to include Tie Trail portion up to Spence Butte as trail repair is completed. Flexible departure time from 7:45 am. Please inform leader if you have any health concerns that may be impacted by this hike prior to leaving and/or inform leader if you are leaving group for alternate route or need to adjust distance. \nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to email 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.) To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25565/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210805 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210721T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101904Z UID:33033-1628035200-1628121599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Evening hike Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Meet at main parking area look for my blue Honda CRV \, will park in 3rd row from trail head. We’ll take 17 /7/ 3 / 4 to the top and back down 1 /3 /7. \nThe pace is geared for conditioning\, if you have any questions give me a call.\nPlease bring ample water\, it will be warm. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/evening_hike_mt_pisgah-25645/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210808 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210802T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101907Z UID:33049-1628294400-1628380799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte from Fox Hollow DESCRIPTION:Start early to avoid the head and crowds. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow trailhead parking area across from the Raptor Center. The round trip at a steady pace takes around 2 hours. \nIf you haven’t seen the repairs on the Tie Trail\, this is a good time to check it out. \nIf you need a longer hike\, it would be easy to continue hiking on the Ridgeline Trail to Dillard or beyond. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_from_fox_hollow-25653/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210809 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210804T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101907Z UID:33051-1628380800-1628467199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Early Morning Special URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_baldy_sunrise-25654/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210809T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210319T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101813Z UID:32653-1628467200-1628726399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploring Mt. Hood hike/camp DESCRIPTION:Exploring Mt.Hood is a 3day/2night extended trip. We will be camping at Still Ck Campground near the town of Government Camp. Day 1. Elk Meadows a moderate 6 mile/1\,200 ft gain hike to a lovely meadow at the base of Hood. Full views and lovely flowers.Day 2. Elk Cove a difficult 9-11 miles/2\,600 + loop hike. We will be taking the Elk Cove trail to Timberline tr and returning on the Pinnacal trail. We will have optional side trips to Coe Branch and Dollar Lk. Day 3. Lost lake an easy 3.4 mile loop around picturesque Lost Lk. followed by a swim and ice cream at the Lost Lk resort.Cost will be between $20 and $30\, depending on number of participants and other variables. Plus carpooling to Hood and day trip carpooling costs to drivers. NOTE; 7/10 ELK COVE HIKE IS UNACCESABLE THE RD IS WASHED OUT AND DOWNED TREES HAVE NOT BEEN CLEARED. I will contact rangers before our trip and will have a back-up plan if issues not resolved. Meetup/Departure Location: meeting up at Zig Zag Ranger Station at 10 am URL:https://obsidians.org/event/camp-25449/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210811 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210608T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101851Z UID:32933-1628553600-1628639999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Fuji Mountain DESCRIPTION:Moderate Pace URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fuji_mountain-25595/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210811 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210723T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101905Z UID:33039-1628553600-1628639999@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-25648/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101846Z UID:32893-1628640000-1628726399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: TIME GHANGE\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25575/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210721T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101905Z UID:33035-1628640000-1628726399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Evening Hike to Hendricks Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the new trailhead at Spring Street and 30th. If you have any questions about this location\, call me. This trail approaches the park from the south\, we’ll hike through Hendricks and return. Bathrooms are available\, bring water. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/evening_hike_to_hendricks_park-25646/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210812T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210714T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101902Z UID:33017-1628640000-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Overnight DESCRIPTION:Trip Description: Day1- Afternoon Eugene departure. Drive to N Waldo/Jim Weaver trailhead. Hike approx. 2 miles and camp on rocky bench below Rigdon Butte. The site has expansive views of the entire Waldo Lake area from which we have front row seats of the Perseid meteor shower peaking on 8/11 and enhanced by a sliver of moon setting about 10:30pm.\nDay 2 – Short day hike of approximately 3 miles looping through the beautiful Rigdon Lakes area which recovers from the Charlton Burn of a decade ago. Packup and hike out. Back in Eugene by 5pm. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/perseid_meteor_shower_overnight-25637/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210513T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101840Z UID:32851-1628726400-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Matthieu Lakes/Yapoah Crater DESCRIPTION:8/5 update: Extra permits available this morning. Participant limit now 12 people.\nThis is one of my favorite hikes along the PCT! The tentative plan for the hike from Lava Camp Trailhead includes\, 1) after 3 miles\, a brief stop at lovely S. Matthieu Lake for snacks and views of N. Sister; 2) after 2 interesting miles on good tread through the lava beds\, the trail climbs to the shoulder of Yapoah Crater for views of lava flows\, Mt. Washington\, and beyond; 3) an optional scramble up the fine scree slope to the impressive rim of Yapoah Crater; 4) lunch on the return to Yapoah shoulder; 5) on our return\, another brief rest stop at S. Matthieu Lake; 6) continuing down on the old Skyline Trail\, an optional swim in N. Matthieu Lake before completing the final 2.4 miles to the trailhead. We will proceed at a steady\, relaxed pace\, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the landscape\, geology and plants\, and to take photos. To best enjoy it\, be prepared for a long day with double lunches and double water. Bring the 10 essentials and appropriate gear for wind and cold\, sun and heat\, and possible rain. Send me an email if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yapoah_crater-25554/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210721T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101904Z UID:33031-1628726400-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Oregon Rocks Walk DESCRIPTION:Marli Miller’s new book\, Oregon Rocks\, is featured in the July Bulletin. This a chance to take short afternoon stroll to the Museum of History and Culture and meet the author. The Museum blurb says: From the Oregon Caves to Mount Hood\, University of Oregon geologist Marli Miller’s new Oregon Rocks! book will take you on a geo-journey to 60 iconic sites\, highlighting their deep history through her fascinating narrative and stunning photographs. Join Marli at the museum for a meet-and-greet\, book signing\, geology games\, and more—all while enjoying her hand-picked playlist of ROCKin’ tunes.\nMarli has been an Obsidian in the past and this is a time to for some of you to reconnect with her. This will be an outside event. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/oregon_rocks_walk-25644/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210728T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101906Z UID:33045-1628726400-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:UO Campus Design & Architecture DESCRIPTION:Do you know which UO building has two fronts but no back? Or which building was constructed with locally sourced bricks? Join us as Fred Tepfer\, who worked in UO Campus Planning for 32 years\, walks us through historic campus areas and\, as an architect\, describes unique campus architecture and design concepts. This will be more of a saunter but filled with wonderful information and will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Meetup/Departure Location: NE Corner of 13th and Kincaid Street URL:https://obsidians.org/event/uo_campus_design__architecture-25651/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210807T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101908Z UID:33059-1628899200-1628985599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte from Fox Hollow DESCRIPTION:Start early to avoid the heat and crowds. It is very peaceful on top of the Butte. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow trailhead parking area across from the Raptor Center. The round trip at a steady pace takes around 2 hours. \nIt is interesting to see the repairs on the Tie Trail and to enjoy the shady trail. \nIf you need a longer hike\, it would be easy to continue hiking on the Ridgeline Trail to Dillard or beyond.Meet at the Fox Hollow trailhead parking area across from the Raptor Center. The round trip at a steady pace takes around 2 hours. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_from_fox_hollow-25658/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210531T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101848Z UID:32911-1628985600-1629071999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:PCT to 58 via Twin Peaks trail DESCRIPTION:>>>Due to heavy smoke\, trip is cancelled. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pct_to_58_via_twin_peaks_trail-25584/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210807T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101908Z UID:33061-1628985600-1629071999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Tire Mountain West DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill. Many of you may have done Tire Mountain from the other side and wondered where the rest of the trail went. Here’s you chance to find out. Starting from the west we will be just a few steps away from another part of the E2C–Winberry Divide.\nScouted the trail on 7/12. The Forest Service has completed a new bridge which Carla and I crossed. Poles came in handy in some parts of the trail. This is mainly a biking trail and some switch-back turns can be steep and slippery. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c_tire_mountain_west-25659/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210406T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101820Z UID:32707-1629158400-1629244799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hunts Cove DESCRIPTION:I put Hunts Cove as the name of this hike but we WILL shorten it to just Pamelia lake or walk around to PCT junction. The PCT is closed from this junction (mile ~2027) on the Willamette National Forest to near Triangle Lake north of Olallie Lake (~mile 2048.7) on the Mt. Hood National Forest. We might meet some folks coming out to civilization. Whatever we do we have to stay together under the under the permit rules.\n 7/12 reports of lots of trees down on the trail to Hunt’s Cove. From Emily Rice 8/7: The blowdown was about average on the main Hunts Creek trail up to the jct with trail that goes to Hanks and Hunts Lake. Only about 6 spots that we needed to hike around\, crawl under or heave our bodies over trees. The trail to the lakes was the challenge. We counted 16 spots over 1/4 milet that required extra effort to negotiate. It probably added at about 30 45 minutes to the hike each way. None of the trees had been cut out by a trail maintenance crew although someone had trimmed some branches off to make the climb over the log a little easier. \nOnce at Hanks Lake\, the creek crossing was another major challenge. Definitely needed some flexibility and strength. The main camping spot iat Hanks s a giant mess of blow down. The trail from Hanks to Hunts Lake has just few trees to crawl over or go around. \nThe entire trail was a wonderful experience for us\, but I can’t say I would recommend it as a day hike. People need to be able to contort their bodies to get around\, over and under many of the clusters of logs and branches. And the ending at the lake is not so great. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hunts_cove-25476/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210804T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101907Z UID:33053-1629158400-1629244799@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-25655/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210819 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210524T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101845Z UID:32889-1629244800-1629331199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45-8.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25573/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101846Z UID:32897-1629417600-1629503999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. We will take shady Trail 7 and 4 to the main trail to the summit. Moonrise is at 7:43 and sunset is at 8:08. This is two days before the full moon. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_-25577/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210820T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210821T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101906Z UID:33047-1629417600-1629590399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Belknap Crater Sunset DESCRIPTION:>>>Due to smokey conditions Belknap Crater BkPk is cancelled. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/belknap_crater_sunset-25652/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210815T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101909Z UID:33069-1629504000-1629590399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Brice Creek DESCRIPTION:We’ll join Brice Creek trail at Cedar Creek Campground\, and follow Brice Creek to Champion Creek\, taking the Trestle Falls loop to Upper Trestle Falls on the way out. We’ll turn around at Champion Creek for the return\, taking the .6 mile loop diversion to Lower Trestle Creek Falls on the way back. On the way out we will scope out the swimming holes\, and choose the best one for our swimming break on the way back – or maybe more than one! \nThis is an easy drive for any vehicle type. And yes – I encourage you to mask when sharing car space. Some of us have kids or work with kids\, or have friends who do. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/brice_creek-25663/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210522T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101842Z UID:32869-1629676800-1629763199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marion Lake and Mountain DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marion_lake_and_mountain-25563/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210816T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101910Z UID:33071-1629676800-1629763199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Scott Moutain DESCRIPTION:We will hike to the summit and enjoy views of the Cascade Peaks and have lunch. On the way down\, we will have time for a long swim at Tenas Lakes. This is not a loop hike.\nI’d like to depart at 7:45 am so to try come a bit earlier so we can organize the car pooling and directions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/scott_moutain-25664/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210825 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210719T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101903Z UID:33021-1629763200-1629849599@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-25639/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101810Z UID:32627-1629849600-1629935999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Summit Steps & Trailhead DESCRIPTION:This month we will clean the summit steps\, trailhead kiosk and pick up litter. \nMeet at the main Willamette Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/summit_steps__trailhead-25436/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826 DTSTAMP:20260620T162014 CREATED:20210523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101843Z UID:32875-1629849600-1629935999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 a.m. Please inform leader if you need to use an alternate route\, have health concerns\, need to shorten hike\, etc.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25566/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR