Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
2021-09-14, 2021-09-21, 2021-09-28
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.
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.
Another 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.

UO Sustainability Walk
2021-09-14
Meet at 13th Avenue – south of Lillis complex (this is close to 13th and Kincaid) Steve Mital, UO Sustainability Director will join us to tour some of the UO sustainability activities. We will walk and talk for the first 90 minutes reviewing some of their efforts including the Peacehealth Rides bikes, recycling infrastructure, nurse logs, and their pollinator support program. Steve will also mention some of the teaching and ongoing research pertaining to sustainability. We will then spend about 30 minutes and tour a couple of the various stormwater management systems the UO has put into place.

Diamond Peak VP via Rockpile Lk
2021-09-14
We will take the Rockpile lake trail in Diamond Peak Wilderness. We will stop at Rockpile lake, then continue on to the PCT. We will continue on the PCT to the high point at 7,000 ft where we will have views of the Cascades. I will be monitoring air quality prior to this trip.

Fuji Mountain
2021-09-15
We will follow the Fuji Mt. trail which begins at the Waldo Lake Rd. and proceed 3 miles to Birthday Lake for a water and snack break. From Birthday Lake we climb another 3 miles up to Fuji Mt for a view of Waldo Lk and the surrounding Cascade peaks while taking a lunch break. The return route will be along the same path. If weather or visibility is marginal we will forego the Fuji Mt summit and will make an 11 mile loop instead which will include the Upper and Lower Island Lakes, Cy Bingham carvings, and the Mt. Ray and Gold Lake trails back to the car. Masks will be needed for carpooling.

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
2021-09-15, 2021-09-22, 2021-09-29
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.
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.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group. 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 call the leader if any questions.

Wild Iris Ridge Evening Loop
2021-09-15
Meet: intersection of Bailey Hill Road & S. Bertelsen Rd at Wild Iris Ridge Park Kiosk/parking area.
An after work hike, at the top we’ll add on an extra loop to extend total mileage to 4.4 miles. Sunset at 7:20 pm, if it looks promising, we’ll stay at the top to enjoy before returning, so please bring a headlamp or similar, and layers.

Mt Washington
2021-09-15
Last minute chance to climb Mt Washington this year! Washington is the best experience to get a lot of rock in a climb in Oregon.
We’ll start painfully early to give ourselves the maximum chance for success.
We’ll hike up the PCT, take a left on the climbers’ trail and gain the ridge. The ridge is a fun scramble across rock and some scree with some route finding. Well reach the notch where we’ll put on our harnesses and get out the ropes. Then we have 3 pitches of rock to conquer for the summit. We’ll then downclimb two pitches and have a fun rappel back to the notch. Plan on a 13 hour day car to car. Meetup/Departure Location: TBD

E2C Elijah Bristow State Park
2021-09-17
Departure Place: Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill – Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the mall on your left after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole.
This is a hike that parallels the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. There are sections along the river and some around marshes and a wide variety of deciduous trees. We will start at the group picnic area and hike to the Dexter Reservoir Dam. For those interested – the Hill Top Bar and Grill where we meet to park is a great after hike dinner place.

Mt McLoughlin
2021-09-18
We will be climbing Mt.McLoughlin, the 5th highest mountain in the Cascade Range, and the 19th highest in Oregon. It towers above the densely forested Sky Lakes Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We will be leaving the trailhead at 5am. There will be no officially organized carpooling. Please review the Covid-19 protocol on our website prior to signing up.

Yoran / Lils Lakes Loop
2021-09-18
CANCELED!!!
This hike is canceled due to weather forecast of rain with temps in the 40’s along with high wind gusts.
Hike is CANCELED!
This is a loop hike that takes us by Karen, Yoran, Lils, Hidden and Midnight Lakes along with many smaller no name lakes. We will stop at Karen or Lils lake for lunch (and swim? depending on weather). We should have views of Diamond Peak.
A section that we used to have to navigate through the woods from Yoran to Lils is now an established trail put in by the Forest Service.

Vivian Lake
2021-09-18
We’ll park at Salt Creek Falls and hike up the left side of “Too Much Bear” Lake. On return will loop left via Diamond Creek Falls and back down to Salt Creek. My opinion: route is challenging, almost 4 miles up hill to the lake. The first 2 miles are moderate, but the 2nd half is strenuous. The plan had been to take a relaxing break at the lake before heading back, now that will based on weather.
Weather update: cold and rain all day, be prepared with appropriate layers / rain gear and water proof boots.
Carpools: Leaders not responsible for arranging, please contact those on list who show seat availability or arrange at the gathering spot, but there are no guarantees, so be prepared to drive yourself.
COVID and Mask wearing: PLEASE READ COVID PROTOCOL on Obsidians website, updated Sept 1st

Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
2021-09-19
Look for us by my car, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. Moonrise is at 7:13p. and the sunset is at 7:14 pm. Full moon is the next night. We will take Trail 7 and 4 to intersect with the main trail. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions.

Thompson Mill Loop
2021-09-19
Meet at the historic site Thompson flour mill on Boston Mill Road near Shedd. https://goo.gl/maps/PvbHhzAi3TCo73mW8
Trip departs at 10am and heads West toward Shedd then north to Tangent and finishes the loop back to Thompson Mill.
The ride is flat and then flatter with the only hills being the Freeway overpasses.
Passes through farmland that is mostly grass seed and hay farming
We will stop in Pioneer Park in Tangent to snack before returning south toward the Mill
The trip is shown in RidewithGPS as a route and cue sheet. It can be printed out. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37411449

Vivian Lake
2021-09-19
We’ll park at Salt Creek Falls and hike up the left side of “Too Much Bear” Lake. On return will loop left via Diamond Creek Falls and back down to Salt Creek. My opinion: route is challenging, almost 4 miles up hill to the lake. The first 2 miles are moderate, but the 2nd half is strenuous. The plan had been to take a relaxing break at the lake before heading back, now that will based on weather. If the weather doesn’t hold, we might turn around at Fall Creek Falls. TBD.
Weather update: cold and rain, be prepared with appropriate layers / rain gear and water proof boots.
Carpools: Leaders not responsible for arranging, please contact those on list who show seat availability or arrange at the gathering spot, but there are no guarantees, so be prepared to drive yourself.
COVID and Mask wearing: PLEASE READ COVID PROTOCOL on Obsidians website, updated Sept 1st

U of O Campus Walk
2021-09-20
Meeting place: Steps of Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
We’ll walk at a leisurely pace around basically a wide perimeter of campus, including the new Knight Science Campus across Franklin. Autumn is arriving; let’s see how the landscape differs from the last season.
Outing should take about 2 hours.

Rosary Lakes
2021-09-21
We will hike to all 3 Rosary Lakes and beyond to Maiden Saddle. Lunch will take place at one of the lakes after going to the saddle and back. Swimming and wading is an option for those who choose to. If smoke, fire or air quality becomes an issue, I will contact all participants.
Masks can be worn in the vehicles.

Rigdon Lakes
2021-09-22
This pleasant fall hike passes through part of the old Taylor Burn area, but there is a lot of regrowth to accompany the improved views of lakes and mountains. The hike begins near North Waldo Campground. After about 1.7 miles, we will turn north to follow a loop around Rigdon Butte and the 3 lakes. Lake Kiwa is a possible lunch spot. There may be time for a quick swim in Waldo Lake on the return leg of our hike. If the skies permit, we will have good views of Diamond Peak, the Twins, Mt. Fuji, and possibly Mt. Jefferson. Perhaps we will find a few last, ripe huckleberries. Pace will be steady and relaxed. We will follow current COVID-19 guidelines. There should be enough parking for multiple cars. You may wish to make any carpooling arrangements privately ahead of time.

Mt Pisgah
2021-09-24, 2021-10-01
Turn at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. I’ll try to have my car in the row below the fee
box and gate so that it is easy for us to meet, sign up. etc. I plan to take back trails (Trail 4
and Trail 2) to the summit. Mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles to 7 miles at a steady pace.
Estimated time is 2 ½ – 3 hours. We have options to shorten or add to the mileage.

National Public Lands Day
2021-09-25
We will do some trailside brushing and drainage ditch clearing on the Ridgeline Trail in Spencer Butte Park.
Meet at the Willamette & 52nd Trailhead parking lot, the gravel lot near the powerline corridor on Willamette Street.

Berry Creek & Beach Cleanup
2021-09-25
Our workplace is located just a few miles north of Florence, OR.
The Obsidian Volunteer Party will clean up the area around Berry Creek and the adjacent beach.
We will meet at Target W11, Eugene and carpool to the Baker Beach trail-head where the leader will provide trash bags, gloves and a short orientation. We will be done with work by 1PM.
Optional after the work-party lunch in restaurant in north Florence.
➽ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website for information.

Waldo Lake Full Loop
2021-09-26
Morning at Waldo Lake will be around 48°F. Day will be mainly sunny except for a few afternoon clouds. High 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Most of the trail around the lake is shaded. We will have some afternoon full exposure sections and great views on and around one of world cleanest lakes.
Please be at Amazon parking lot few minutes early. We will leave promptly at 6:30 AM and drive to the Shadow Bay at Waldo Lake. Don’t forget ten essentials, lunch, on-the-move snacks and 2 liters of hydration. Make sure to have some more water in car for your return home. For this long day – fast paced – long hike wear shoes that are your feet “familiar with”. Please read the updated COVID Protocols.
According to Willamette National Forest website, Waldo Lake trail (Jim Weaver trail) is 19.6 miles long, Hiking Project listed 21.4 miles and AllTrails 19.2 miles. Other sources mentioning 21.8 miles and 20.8 miles.
So, we will see… We’ll have sevreal tracking devices so we can have our mileage ?
If you have any question email darchey@comcast.net

The Twins
2021-10-02
This is my favorite hike in the Willamette National Forest – partly through the forest and then opening up. At the top, there are fantastic views of Waldo Lake, the Cascades peaks, and the somewhat unusual overview of the lakes and reservoirs to the east off Cascades Lakes highway. We will have lunch at the top of the north Twin and then continue making a loop before re-joining the main trail back to the parking lot. If you have access to Bill Sullivan’s Central Cascades book, there’s a longer description there.
See the covid rules on the home page. If you hope to carpool, please bring a face mask

Yoran / Lils Lakes Loop
2021-10-02
This is a loop hike that takes us by Karen, Yoran, Lils, Hidden and Midnight Lakes along with many smaller no name lakes. We will stop at Karen or Lils lake for lunch. We should have views of Diamond Peak. This will be a moderate pace hike.
A section that we used to have to navigate through the woods from Yoran to Lils is now an established trail put in by the Forest Service.

P. Hill / Creswell Bakery Loop
2021-10-02
We plan to cycle to the Creswell Bakery on a series of beautiful backroads with rolling hills. After stopping for lunch we plan to head South to take in several miles of lightly trafficked roads through farmland before heading West to cycle the roads paralleling the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. This ride will be done at a leisurely pace.
Meeting Place: behind the high school, by the tennis courts off Enterprise Road Meetup/Departure Location: Pleasant Hill High School Pleasant Hill

Twin Craters Explora
2021-10-03
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➽ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information.
