• Middle Sister 2

    Activity: Climb

    Leader: Dalen Willhite

    Climbing Middle Sister and hoping for good weather.

    Pisgah Flatlands Meander

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Dorothy vanWinkle

    This meander will take us through the arboretum, past the quonset hut, and eventually to the river. We should hear and see lots of birds and maybe even spot a coyote. We will have lots of time to enjoy our surroundings.

    Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Jonathan Jost

    We will start on time at 6:45 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. We'll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. And then to the Spencer Butte summit.

    Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Sandra Sigrist

    NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
    Every 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.

    Macduff Mountain

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Steven Johnson

    This year will be the 93nd anniversary of the placing of a brass plaque on Macduff Mt to honor Nelson Macduff, a former forest service supervisor and Obsidian member.

    Bike Sunday

    Activity: Bike

    Leader: Darko Sojak

    Easy ride along the river... and more

  • Santiam Wagon Road, 7 Mile Hill

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: David Cooper

    Explore another segment of the Santiam Wagon Road Trail. We'll be covering the section east of the House Rock area.

    Coyote Creek Kayak

    Activity: Kayak

    Leader: Denise Rubenstein

    Coyote Creek is a magical place; lots of birds and sometimes we see beavers or muskrat. Very peaceful once away from W 11th.