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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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:20201104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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:20201103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201104
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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:20260625T160353
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201020T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z
UID:32291-1603584000-1603670399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:Great fall hike that will start just north of Clear Lake at McKenzie River Trail north trailhead. We’ll head to the lake then circle around it\, find a nice spot for lunch. The concessions at the resort are not open. It might be icy on the trail\, temperatures really dipping this weekend.        Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/clear_lake-25266/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201002T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z
UID:32253-1603584000-1603670399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Salt Creek Falls
DESCRIPTION:Usually this is a snowshoe trip.  But I think it might make a nice hike for those who do not enjoy winter trips.  We park at Salt Creek trail head.  The trail above Salt Creek follows along the canyon passing some nice view points and passes a large waterfall before turning back toward the trailhead.  LCC closed to pubic.  See new meeting place above.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salt_creek_falls-25247/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201014T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z
UID:32287-1603497600-1603583999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area
DESCRIPTION:Hike on ancient ranch roads perfect for social distancing.  CHANGE for Departure time and Meeting Place: Shell Station parking lot on Seavey Loop on way to Pisgah.   North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The scenic up and down loop has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the North Fork of the Umpqua River.  One will need to watch for poison oak in a few places. Expect a few sections of the trail to be muddy depending on rainfall in recent days.   We should start hiking around 10:00  and complete the hike around 3:00. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Mt. Pisgah twice.   If the weather forecast is for rain\, I will  probably substitute my usual 8  mile  hike at Mt. Pisgah.  You need to arrange your own transportation/car pooling.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-25264/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20200913T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101705Z
UID:32183-1603497600-1603583999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Moolack Creek to Devils Punchbowl
DESCRIPTION:Meet before 7:30 AM at Jerry’s Home Improvement Center\, 2600 OR-99\, Eugene. (NE corner of the parking lot)\nWe will leave promptly at 7:30 AM and carpool Hwy 99\, Hwy 20 and Hwy 101 to the Moolack Creek Parking lot.\nFrom there we will hike north on the beach to the Devils Punchbowl\, crossing several shallow creeks. After the leisurely lunch and time to explore Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area\, we will hike same way back. It should be beautiful day.\n➽ Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. Please indicate your transportation preferences.  If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate “Have” and 0 for passengers.  If you’re willing to take another person or more\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moolack_creek_to_devils_punchbowl-25209/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201001T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101715Z
UID:32249-1603411200-1603497599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Close to Eugene.  This primarily is a hike but feel free to bring binoculars.  We will hike both the Woodpecker and Mill Pond trails.  We will stop at the main office area for lunch and to checker the feeders.  This is a mixed forest so we may get some color
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-25245/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201013T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z
UID:32285-1603324800-1603411199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Hendricks Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening autumn stroll. We’ll walk all 3 sections of the park – Native Plant Garden\, Rhododendron Garden and the Forest – there will be ganderflanking.  The pace through the 2 gardens will be slow\, and then we can take on a steadier rate through a forest trail. It should be dusky as we finish. \nThe park is always changing\, but always amazing. \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.  \nPlease read our Covid protocols. Meetup/Departure Location: Wilkens Shelter
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park-25263/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20200924T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101711Z
UID:32221-1603238400-1603324799@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-25230/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20200923T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101707Z
UID:32193-1603238400-1603324799@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-25216/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201008T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101716Z
UID:32259-1603152000-1603238399@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-25250/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201019
DTSTAMP:20260625T160353
CREATED:20201013T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101719Z
UID:32283-1602979200-1603065599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ankeny Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Leave from Eugene at 8:30 AM  Limited to 8 riders and 4 cars. We’ll begin by riding the paths around the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. Then stopping in Independence for lunch(that you pack) and return to the Refuge via the ferry crossing the Willamette River(cost $1 for each person/bike).Make sure your bike is healthy. Have a spare tube\, pump\, helmet\, rain gear\, layers\, water. You will receive directions to the meeting place by Saturday. \n Meetup/Departure Location: Ankeny Wildlife Refuge
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ankeny_wildlife_refuge-25262/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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