• Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Mike Smith

    NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
    We do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte every Wednesday. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance.

    Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Dorothy vanWinkle

    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.

    Gold Lake/Marilyn Lake snowshoe

    Activity: Snow

    Leader: Jean Harris

    We will park at Gold Lake Sno-park near the summit of hiway 58, carefully cross the highway and snowshoe through timber to the shores of Marilyn Lakes. Continuing north, we'll reach the Gold Lake Sheleter near the lake and enjoy a lunch break. The return route follows Gold Lake Road back to the sno-park. Driving miles will be 130, so $14.30 to drivers. This is a moderate outing.

    Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Sandra Sigrist

    We will start on time at 7:00 am. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road.