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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006
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SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30. TIME CHANGE !! Allow time for heavy school traffic.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26156/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220919T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102137Z
UID:34097-1665100800-1665187199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:U of O Campus Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk will start from the front entrance steps of Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.\nJoin a stroll through old and new parts of the U of O Campus to observe the landscaping\, its trees that may have taken on some fall color\, its flowers and edges of paths. \nParking: The visit should last no more than 2 hours; you may find 2-hour parking signs on N-S streets south of 18th Avenue and on E-W streets west of Alder St. There are 3- and 5-hour meters a bit closer to the art museum; however right along Kincaid\,next to Prince Lucien Campbell Hall\, you need to have downloaded a parking app. \nIf you are an Osher Lifelong Learning member\, and you have registered your vehicle\, unlimited time parking available in the Baker Center lot\, and 1/3 mile walk to campus or EmX ride to Dad’s Gate Station.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/u_of_o_campus_walk-26181/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220814T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102127Z
UID:34031-1665187200-1665273599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill.  Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road.  When Spring Blvd ends at a T intersection\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians sign and driveway on your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge.  The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26148/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220827T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102131Z
UID:34059-1665187200-1665273599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Metolius River
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin our day on the river at the Lower Canyon Creek Campground\, following the west bank all the way to Lower Bridge Campground (5.5 miles)\, which will be our lunch stop.  From there we’ll cross over to the east bank for 3 miles\, and then cross back to the west side at the Wizard Falls fish hatchery\, for a total of 11 miles RT. This will be an unhurried stroll along a beautiful and well maintained trail\, with not a lot of up and down.  \nThe drive and parking lot are doable for all vehicle types. \nThe drive to the trailhead is long\, so please be a bit early and ready to hit the road by 7:30.  The days are getting shorter and I don’t want to be driving back after dark!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/metolius_river-26162/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220901T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102132Z
UID:34065-1665187200-1665273599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Moonrise is at 6:30 and sunset is at 6:40.   The full Moonrise is the next day 6:51.  Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. The current plan is to take 17\, 7\, 4 and 1 with an optional shorter route of #7 and #3 to the main trail. I read that this is Hunter’s Moon where deer are easier to spot when vegetation is sparse.  Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions or need to start earlier. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26165/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220913T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102135Z
UID:34089-1665273600-1665359999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Shady Creek Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a tour of the resilient Shady Creek Forest near Walton off Highway 126. Sponsored by the SciEd Committee\, this is an opportunity to see this lush coastal rain forest sandwiched between some massive clear cuts plus learn about the sustainable forest management practices\, an eco-forestry system\, with owner Dave Eisler. The hike will not be challenging or vigorous. The tour itself will go from 1 to 4. The trail miles and elevation gain noted above are estimates.\nShady Creek Forest is about 40 minutes outside Eugene. The tour provides us an opportunity to see how forest management practices can promote biodiversity\, sequester carbon that otherwise would contribute to global warming and protect critical natural resources\, such as drinking water. This forest is managed for both timber production and environmental and climate values. We will go.. rain or shine!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shady_creek_forest_tour-26177/
CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221011
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221005T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T133013Z
UID:34145-1665360000-1665446399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Lodge and Grounds Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Lodge and Grounds Clean-up
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lodge_and_grounds_clean-up-26205/
CATEGORIES:Lodge Building
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220909T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102135Z
UID:34083-1665446400-1665532799@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26174/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220820T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102129Z
UID:34049-1665532800-1665619199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26157/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220927T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102139Z
UID:34111-1665532800-1665619199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:2022 Great Willamette Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU GO ON THE WILLAMALANE WEBSITE AND REGISTER FOR THIS ACTIVITY.  Join Willamette Riverkeeper and Willamalane Parks and Recreation District as we get dirty for GOOD during our Great Willamette Clean Up Series as we sweep Springfield’s Willamette riverfronts of trash. Meet at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center at 9am. Please be on time – we will break into groups after safety talk and cleanup gear is distributed.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/2022_great_willamette_clean_up-26188/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220920T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102137Z
UID:34101-1665705600-1665791999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2 and #4 and then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26183/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220513T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102051Z
UID:33787-1665792000-1665878399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:McKenzie River Trust Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Obsidians volunteer day at Green Island with McKenzie River Trust.  \nWe’ll work 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM on blackberry removal on the 2.5-acre plot\, recently adopted by Obsidians. Green Island is located at the confluence of the McKenzie and the Willamette Rivers. McKenzie River Trust with generous support of dozen local organization and hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers researching\, restoring\, and protecting over 1100 acres of riverbanks\, forest\, islands\, channels\, sloughs\, and grassland.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_river_trust_stewardship-26026/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221006T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102144Z
UID:34147-1665878400-1665964799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marys Peak
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the northeast corner of the Jerry’s parking lot. We’ll begin the hike at Connors Camp trailhead and have lunch at the peak. We’ll continue through the trails near Mary’s Peak campground (Meadow Edge) and Northridge Trail to Tie Trail before reconnecting with the East Ridge Trail back to the cars. \nNo beverage stop in Monroe afterward  – the watering hole is closed on Sundays… !
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-26206/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220826T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102130Z
UID:34053-1666051200-1666137599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Fuji Mountain
DESCRIPTION:We will follow the Fuji Mt. trail which begins off of the Waldo Lake Rd.  We hike 3 miles to Birthday Lake for a water and snack break.  From Birthday Lake we climb another 3 miles to the summit of Fuji Mt. for lunch and views of the surrounding Cascades and Waldo Lake.  If weather or visibility is marginal we will forego the summit and will make an 11 mile loop instead following the South Waldo Trail.   Features will include Upper Island Lake and several tree carvings before heading back on the Mt Ray and Gold Lake trails back to the car.  This is a moderately paced hike of 2-3mph.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fuji_mountain-26159/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220909T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102135Z
UID:34085-1666051200-1666137599@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26175/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221008T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102146Z
UID:34161-1666051200-1666137599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Divide Lake "Love A Lake"
DESCRIPTION:This trip was first scheduled for Sept 13 by Lyndell Wilken then for Oct. 4 by Emily Rice\, but both were cancelled due to the Clark Creek wildlifire. It is planned now for October 18! We will hike for @ 4 miles to Divide Lake in the Diamond Peak wilderness to enjoy views of Mount Yoran and fall colors.  At Divide Lake area we will take apart fire rings. Our hike rate will be 2-3 mph.  Please bring good gloves for moving some large rocks!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/divide_lake_love_a_lake-26213/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220924T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102138Z
UID:34109-1666137600-1666223999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:10/19 NOTE:  !!!!!******. AIR QUALITY 159 AT 5 AM. I SUGGEST YOU WEAR AN N95. CHECK AIR QUALITY AT 7 AM AND YOU DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO HIKE. I WILL BE THERE AS PLANNED.  \nNOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26187/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221009T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102146Z
UID:34165-1666224000-1666310399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Castle Rock via King Castle TH
DESCRIPTION:This well-graded trail near McKenzie Bridge passes through a pleasant forest of Douglas fir and mountain hemlock on the way to the summit of Castle Rock. We will have lunch at a spot along the ridge that\, weather permitting\, has nice views of the McKenzie Valley\, the Old Cascades\, Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters. After lunch\, those who are interested can continue a short distance to the site of the old lookout—now a cell phone relay installation. We will proceed at a steady pace and pause at trail intersections to keep the group together. Notes: Mountain bikers may be sharing the trail. There are no restrooms at the trailhead. If poor weather is forecast\, I may substitute a hike at Mt. Pisgah. A stop at Takoda’s Restaurant after the hike is an option.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/castle_rock_via_king_castle_th-26215/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220830T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102131Z
UID:34061-1666396800-1666483199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Koosah Falls / Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:We’ll park at Koosah Falls and head south to Carmen Reservoir\, cross the McKenzie river\, and pass Koosah and Sahalie on their north sides.  Then we’ll cross back over the river and take the trail to Clear Lake. The bridge at the north end of Clear Lake is out\, so instead of circling the lake\, we’ll hike the east* side only as an out-and-back\, then return past Sahalie and Koosah on their south sides and back to our cars.  \n* East side is the side with the lava\, not the side with the resort. It’s the best side anyway. \nLast year it poured rain on us when we did this hike at the end of October\, and we had a great time!  So come prepared for the weather\, and remember – there is no such thing as bad weather\, only the wrong clothes. \nSome of us may stop at Takodas on the way home\, so be sure to discuss this ahead of time with your driver.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_clear_lake-26163/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220923T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102138Z
UID:34107-1666396800-1666483199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Upper Alpine Trail
DESCRIPTION:Last segment of Alpine Trail finishing near Alpine ridge.\nTrail is located NE from Oakridge. We will start at Kate’s Cut In and hike east segment to the end. Then\, after the lunch same way back.  \n!!!!!      Hike is cancelled due to the bad air quality and the proximity of the Cedar Creek Fire from the end point of Alpine Trail hike (less than 10 miles).
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/upper_alpine_trail-26186/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221018T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102149Z
UID:34183-1666396800-1666483199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:S.Fork Alsea River Explora
DESCRIPTION:Easy and short drive. We will hike along South Fork Alsea River to Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls\, and then South Fork Mile trail up to Big Fear trail.\nOn the way back some of us will stop in Monroe for refreshment. \n? For parking we’ll need BLM or Senior Pass
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/s-fork_alsea_river_explora-26224/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220909T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102135Z
UID:34087-1666656000-1666742399@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26176/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220811T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102124Z
UID:34015-1666742400-1666828799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 and 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26140/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221002T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102143Z
UID:34141-1666828800-1666915199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:GAME NIGHT!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural game night at the Lodge from 4:30PM – 7:30 PM. We’re hoping this time frame will accommodate both retired and non-retired folks who can show up after work. Please sign up\, so we can have an idea of about how many to expect\, but you’re very welcome to show up any time throughout the evening…even if you don’t sign up.  \nNOTE: There is no trash service at the lodge\, so please try to minimize waste so we/I won’t have too much trash to take home. 😉                 \nNow let’s have some fun!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/game_night-26203/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221008T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102146Z
UID:34163-1666828800-1666915199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pioneer Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at E 18th & Potter before start time. WALKING TOUR of Eugene Pioneer Cemetery:  HALLOWEEN WALK ON THE DARKSIDE\, Historian Randy Gudeika tells New true tales of death\, life and inspiration.  Walk scheduled to end at 2:45 PM.  For more info: passion4histry@gmail.com \nNOTE:  since we will be often standing still at a grave\, and there may be a breeze\, bring extra layers for warmth. \nAlso\, not at all a requirement:  if you are so moved an able\, a suggested donation of $5 to Randy’s project of digging into many historical records to make a contribution to our community would be a lovely gestrure.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pioneer_cemetery_walk-26214/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221024T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102150Z
UID:34193-1666828800-1666915199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Berley Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Two lovely lakes with great views and reflections of 3 Fingered Jack\, some fall colors around the lakes this time of year.  We will start at the Santiam Pass and hike 1.2 miles north on the PCT\, then pick up the Santiam Lks trail for several miles.   There is a user trail off the Santiam lks trail that goes to both lakes.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/berley_lakes-26229/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221004T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102143Z
UID:34143-1666915200-1667001599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:October Potluck\, Buzz Blumm
DESCRIPTION:Buzz has travelled & hiked extensively throughout the southwest the last six years. The presentation will be a slide show and discussion of many of his explorations.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/october_potluck_buzz_blumm-26204/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20221007T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102145Z
UID:34159-1666915200-1667001599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Saunter
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Tugman Park\, south Eugene\, on Hilyard Street\, between 37th and 38th.\nWe will saunter from Tugman Park making our way gradually uphill through the neighborhoods to 46th St and Brae Burn Drive. After several very steep uphill blocks\, we will then hike up a short but steep dirt trail through the woods to the back side of the cemetery on Willamette St. We will skirt the cemetery via a dirt path. We will then have several short bursts of very steep up and down hill while we make our way through pedestrian connector pathways through more neighborhoods to get to the cemetery on Crest Dr. Then we will saunter down through the woods on a packed gravel and paved path behind the cemetery and eventually make our way back to Tugman Park through yet another neighborhood. Most of this saunter will be on pavement but keep in mind if it is wet\, the steep parts may be slippery and the dirt paths will be muddy. If that is the case\, hiking poles are a good idea. The restrooms at Tugman Park are now closed but there is one at Safeway on 40th.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cemetery_saunter_-26212/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220103T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102003Z
UID:33443-1667001600-1667087999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Cage Removal
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing our work involves removing tree cages from plantings\, cleaning out as well as improving some trailside ditches\, blowing off the trail\, and possibly a bit of blackberry lopping and invasive grass pulling around the plantings. \nMeet at the Willamette and 52nd Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Willamette Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cage_removal-25852/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTSTAMP:20260614T223529
CREATED:20220708T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102116Z
UID:33953-1667001600-1667087999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Yoran Halloween Costume Climb
DESCRIPTION:This will be the second annual Obsidian Mount Yoran costume climb.  Even if we can’t get to the summit of Mount Yoran\, we will have our costume contest on the nearby Mount Myran.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_yoran_halloween_costume_climb-26109/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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