BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Obsidians X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://obsidians.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Obsidians REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201125 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101717Z UID:32269-1606176000-1606262399@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-25255/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201123 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101727Z UID:32339-1606003200-1606089599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills DESCRIPTION:Energizing Sunday Mid-morning hike close to town. \nMeet at Thurston Hills Natural Area parking lot of HWY 126 ( that’s just 2 miles east of HWY 126 / Main Street intersection.) \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/thurston_hills-25290/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201123 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101722Z UID:32303-1606003200-1606089599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cook's Ridge/Gwynn Creek DESCRIPTION:We park at Cape Perpetua and start the hike from there. The hike leads up through old growth to the ridge line and return the parking area along Gwen Creek. There is the opportunity to visit visitor center or cross over to Devils Churn. We come and go through Florence. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gwynn_creek-25272/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201122 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200926T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101713Z UID:32239-1605916800-1606003199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Larison Rock DESCRIPTION:This is a short hike with a significant climb\, especially in the first two miles. The trail is generally in good shape\, and the rock is where we have lunch. \nBring appropriate gear for a November hike. \nNavigation instruction will be given to those interested\, although the hike itself is straightforward. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_rock-25240/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201121 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201113T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101727Z UID:32335-1605830400-1605916799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eel Creek DESCRIPTION:We will be traveling down Hwy 38 to Elkton. This usually a BR break plus coffee stop at the bakery. We will stop again at the Elk Reserve at Dean Creek. Hopefully to see elk and also BR break. From there we drive south of Winchester to trailhead at Eel Creek. This stretch of dunes is some of the highest in the monument. We will pickup the trail to the beach and spend time there. If the lack of rain continues we should not run into water in the deflation plane which can mean wading. We will hike north up the beach looking for a way back across. This is the exploratory part of trip as in the past this has been easily found. We will return to cars across the dunes hopefully doing a loop. If there are takers I do not cancel this trip due to weather conditions in Eugene or on the coast. I usually return through Florence. There is a 1 mile difference. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eel_creek-25288/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201028T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101723Z UID:32307-1605657600-1605743999@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-25274/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101722Z UID:32301-1605657600-1605743999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Baldy from Martin St DESCRIPTION:A section of the Ridgeline Trail system that isn’t as heavily used as the parts nearer Spencer Butte. It also offers alternate paths so it is not a straight out and back. Our pace will be moderate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_baldy_from_martin_st-25271/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201118 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101717Z UID:32267-1605571200-1605657599@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-25254/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201118 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200912T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101705Z UID:32179-1605571200-1605657599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Microplastics in PNW Waters DESCRIPTION:In this free online Zoom presentation\, OSU’s Susanne Brander will be discussing recent research findings from her and collaborators’ labs on micro and nanoplastic occurrence in the environment and effects on aquatic organisms. This includes field work on PNW marine organisms such as rockfish and mussels\, and behavioral responses of larval fish\, measured in the lab\, to commonly detected microplastics such as tire wear particles.\nHosted by Obsidian Diana Wheat\, LBCC Biology Instructor.\nInstructions including the link to this Zoom meeting will be sent by email to all participants by November 15.\nQuestions may be directed to scied@obsidians.org. Meetup/Departure Location: Zoom Live Online URL:https://obsidians.org/event/microplastics_in_pnw_waters-25207/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201116 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101724Z UID:32313-1605398400-1605484799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eel Creek DESCRIPTION:We will be traveling down Hwy 38 to Elkton. This usually a BR break plus coffee stop at the bakery. We will stop again at the Elk Reserve at Dean Creek. Hopefully to see elk and also BR break. From there we drive south of Winchester to trailhead at Eel Creek. This stretch of dunes is some of the highest in the monument. We will pickup the trail to the beach and spend time there. If the lack of rain continues we should not run into water in the deflation plane which can mean wading. We will hike north up the beach looking for a way back across. This is the exploratory part of trip as in the past this has been easily found. We will return to cars across the dunes hopefully doing a loop. If there are takers I do not cancel this trip due to weather conditions in Eugene or on the coast. I usually return through Florence. There is a 1 mile difference. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eel_creek-25277/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101722Z UID:32305-1605312000-1605398399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Green Island Walk DESCRIPTION:Length -up to 3 miles on gravel paths\, easy pace to enjoy the birds\, other wildlife and lovely restored habitats thanks to the McKenzie River Trust. This is one of three Saturdays in the fall when the Trust is offering open exploration days.\nThe leader is only a birder-wannabe\, so I have not listed this trip as a bird walk\, however birders welcome.\nThis trip it going despite the potential rain. Dress accordingly. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/green_island_walk-25273/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201010T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101718Z UID:32275-1605312000-1605398399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Green Island Birdwalk DESCRIPTION:This is an outing sponsored by the Conservation\, Science and Education Committee. \nLength -up to 3 miles on gravel paths\, easy pace to enjoy the birds\, other wildlife and lovely restored habitats thanks to the McKenzie River Trust. This is one of three Saturdays in the fall when the Trust is offering open exploration days. Access to the property 11 AM – 3 PM. Please arrive at Shopko at 10:30 a.m. \nNo need to be a birder; bring binoculars if you have them. Bring water\, snacks\, raingear. \nNOTE: Heavy rain or high wind will occasion cancellation of the outing. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/green_island_birdwalk-25258/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201104T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101724Z UID:32317-1605052800-1605139199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we’ve been using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\nIf the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street.\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25279/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201026T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101721Z UID:32297-1605052800-1605139199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cape Perpetua DESCRIPTION:We are going to explore the entire area. The firs thing we will do after arrival is take the trail to the top of the cape to get an over view and see what’s happening in the ocean. We will go back down trail cross over highway through tunnel and check out Thor’s Hole. We will follow the trail back along the Hwy to Devil’s Churn. We should have time to drop down to the beach. We will cross back over Hwy and take the trail to the giant cedar tree. At this point people can visit the visitors center or start the trip back to Eugene. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cape_perpetua-25269/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101709Z UID:32213-1605052800-1605139199@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-25226/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101717Z UID:32265-1604966400-1605052799@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-25253/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201109 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201103T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101724Z UID:32315-1604793600-1604879999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Davies Nettleton Loop DESCRIPTION:Davies Nettlton Loop is located north of Corvallis. It’s part fire road and part trail through hills\, old growth forest and has great views according to All Trails. Its a part of the OSU McDonald Forest. I’ve not been\, looking forward to checking it out. Clear weather hopefully\, prepare for muddy parts. Leaving from South Eugene High School for those living in this area. Taking highway 99 now\, to meet with second group at Jerry’s home improvement on highway 99 (2600 hwy 99) at 9:20 am for those that live closer to that area. \nWe’ll adhere to Covid protocols with mask and distancing. Also please arrange rides before arriving at the high school. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/davies_nettleton_loop__-25278/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201108 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101723Z UID:32311-1604707200-1604793599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Waldport to Seal Rock DESCRIPTION:We will meet at Target\, W11\, Eugene. Please arrive few minutes earlier. We will leave promptly at 7:30AM and drive Hwy 126 (Linslaw Park bathroom stop) and Hwy 101 to the trail-head at Waldport\, OR. Trail-head GPS location 44.436781\, -124.082797. From there we will hike north on the low tide beach and along some fascinating geological formations to the Seal Rock\, crossing several shallow creeks. After the leisurely lunch we will hike same way back.\n! Forecast is 50°F\, cloudy / sunny mix with possibility of light drizzle and 13-20 MPH NNW wind.\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/waldport_to_seal_rock-25276/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101710Z UID:32219-1604448000-1604534399@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-25229/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101711Z UID:32225-1604448000-1604534399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:The day after the ELECTION; guaranteed it will be the topic of conversation! This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain than the route to the top from the Martin St. trailhead. If the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street. Social 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-25232/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201104 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101717Z UID:32263-1604361600-1604447999@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-25252/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201026T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101722Z UID:32299-1604188800-1604275199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Constitution Grove/Shale Ridge DESCRIPTION:This is an old-growth forest hike. There are no lakes\, raging rivers\, waterfalls\, or mountain vistas. But it is shady\, fairly flat\, quiet and peaceful\, with many huge Douglas-firs (6′-7′ diameter) and Western Red Cedar trees. We’ll begin our hike at Constitution Grove along Aufderheide Highway and take North Fork Trail #3666 (Segment 5) eastward about 2.8 miles where it joins Shale Ridge Trail #3567. This heads south\, and in about 2.6 miles we’ll reach a grove of giant cedar trees\, which is our turnaround point. Shale Ridge trail has some very shallow stream crossings which are easily navigated by hopping along fallen trees and large rocks. Hiking poles are very helpful for balance. Note to drivers: there’s no driving on gravel roads! Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. ALSO NOTE: Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Nov. 1\, so you’ll get an extra hour of sleep! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shale_ridge-25270/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201012T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101719Z UID:32281-1604102400-1604188799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Halloween Gillespie Butte DESCRIPTION:We are meeting on Lantern Lane (right where Pool St. connects with Crenshaw Rd.). To get there from Delta Highway: take the ramp for Valley River Center. Take the right onto Wilagillespie Rd. Take the left onto Country Club Rd (after Schultz Law). Keep straight: this becomes Sand Ave. Take a left onto Pool St. Continue straight. Take the 4th left which is Lantern Lane. \nIt’s Halloween\, so let’s visit a cemetery! Look out for ghosts\, maybe even zombies. We will be walking a loop within the Gillespie neighborhood\, including the Gillespie Cemetery. It holds graves named for many streets\, schools\, and parks in Eugene\, familiar family names in the community such as: Gilham\, Harlow\, Armitage\, Goodpasture\, Ayres\, Young\, Gilham and Gillespie. This cemetery honoring our hardy pioneers and the land of Gillespie Butte are connected. \nA local author wrote: “the top of the butte is rounded and grassy with scattered oak trees and panoramic views. It is permeated with mystery. If the cemetery speaks of its pioneer past\, the butte whispers mostly of a time before the settlers came to the valley.” Living here for over 14\,000 years in the southern Willamette Valley\, the Kalapuya were the Native American ethnic group and the major tribes were the Chemapho\,Chelamela\, Chafin\, Peyu (Mohawk)\, and Winefelly.) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/halloween_gillespie_butte-25261/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101617Z UID:31817-1604102400-1604188799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Tie Trail Brushing & Drainage DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will return to the Tie Trail to continue brushing the trail sides. We may even get to use leaf blowers to help “sweep” the trail clear of big leaf maple leaves. \nMeet at the Main Spencer Butte Parking lot (the paved lot) on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tie_trail_brushing__drainage-25023/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101708Z UID:32199-1604016000-1604102399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:This is a short hike to the top of Pisgah where we will celebrate the Blue Moon one day early! It will take approximately 45 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top. The timing is good for us to see both if weather cooperates. The sunset is 6:04 and moonrise is 6:04. Going up we will take Trail 17 to Trail 4 to Trail 1 and may see the longer hike group at the top. Coming down after sunset we will take Trail 1. Look for us by my car\, one or two rows down from the fee box. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_-25219/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101708Z UID:32201-1604016000-1604102399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) DESCRIPTION:This is a long hike to backside of Pisgah.–It takes two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top!. The sunset is 6:04 and moonrise is 6:04. We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side. Look for us by my car\, one or two rows down from the fee box. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If it is raining\, we could opt for a shorter hike. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25220/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201021T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101721Z UID:32295-1603843200-1603929599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 we’ve been using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\nIf the parking lot is full\, park on 52nd street on the other side of Willamette Street.\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25268/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201001T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z UID:32251-1603843200-1603929599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Talking Stones DESCRIPTION:We will start at SEHS. Walking through university to Knickerbocker Bridge. On the other side is first stone. From there we follow the map and hope we find all of them. Hopefully\, we have good weather and can enjoy the fall weather and views of the river. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/talking_stones-25246/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101710Z UID:32215-1603843200-1603929599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25227/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTSTAMP:20260625T143859 CREATED:20201008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101716Z UID:32261-1603756800-1603843199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25251/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR