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:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101438Z UID:31033-1558137600-1558223999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:35pm and moonrise\nis 8:34pm. I plan to take trail 17 and 4 to catch the main trail to the summit. We will take the\nmain trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have\nquestions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_-24619/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101436Z UID:31023-1558137600-1558223999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Horse Rock DESCRIPTION:From the trailhead we will hike through small pine stand into a meadow\, then along a gently rising grassy ridge. Our destination will be an eroded volcanic vent and radial dyke that erupted roughly 30-36 m.y.a. If we are lucky\, there will also be a few early wildflowers and a good view of the South Willamette Valley. Slow pace\, many stops for water\, snacks and photography. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/horse_rock-24614/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101421Z UID:30885-1557964800-1558051199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hinsdale Rhodie Gardens and Wild Rhodies DESCRIPTION:Load Bus at 7:30 AM\nRoute- I-5 South to Drain Exit- Hwy 38 to the Dean Creek Elk viewing area. A coffee break will be provided along this route. A shuttle bus will meet us at the viewing area to deliver us to the gardens. We have a private viewing of the gardens until about 10:00 am when we will be shuttled back to our bus and proceed to Cleawox or Woahink Lake for our sack lunch (bring your own). After lunch we will travel North to the Washburne beach area and rest stop for a short beach walk and more rhodies. On the way home to Eugene\, we re-track on Hwy 101 to Florence and make an ice cream stop. We will travel to Eugene via Hwy 126\, arriving at approximately 6:00 pm. \nALL BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR CURRENT YEAR. Medical form is available from registrar or at http://www.obsidians.org/com_bus \nCost: $60 Members $62 Non-Members Payment due April 25\n Please make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips.\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Garwood 541-683-5539\n4145 E. Amazon Drive\, Eugene\, OR 97405\n Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hinsdale_rhodie_gardens_and_wild_rhodies-24542/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190516 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190331T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101446Z UID:31101-1557878400-1557964799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24653/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190515 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190508T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101501Z UID:31219-1557792000-1557878399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:Note 8:00AM start time. We will be doing routine maintenance (mowing\, weed whacking\, weeding beds) to get things spruced up for the ExploraTalk that evening. If we have enough volunteers we will continue dressing and expanding of the planting beds. We could also do blackberry clearing to expose native growth in various areas around the Lodge. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24714/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190515 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101443Z UID:31069-1557792000-1557878399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:David Thompson\, Explorer/Surveyor DESCRIPTION:Gordon Sayre\, UO English Professor and Obsidian member\, has a special interest in the exploration and cartography of North America. His explorer talk will feature David Thompson\, a late18th/early 19th century man who\, like David Douglas\, recorded his findings. While Douglas was a botanist\, Thompson surveyed\, traveled and published maps of the Northwest. He navigated the entire length of the Columbia River in 1811. By the time of his death in 1857\, David Thompson had covered nearly 80\,000 miles on foot\, on horseback and by canoe. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/surveyor-24637/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190513 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190508T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101501Z UID:31221-1557619200-1557705599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:WIld Iris Ridge DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate spring and our moms with a short local hike on this gem! The irises are still blooming on Iris Ridge and one can see for miles from the top. We will be done by noon…. plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge-24715/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190513 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190408T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101454Z UID:31157-1557619200-1557705599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Opal Creek DESCRIPTION:This is a classic hike that winds along the Little N. Santiam River and Opal Ck\, passing old-growth groves\, waterfalls and emerald pools along the way. We will pass what remains of Depression era mining operations and will loop back through Jawbone Flats\, the site of the Opal Ck Ancient Forest education center. Opal ck is a exceptionally lush and lovely trail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/opal_creek-24681/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190512 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190401T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101450Z UID:31127-1557532800-1557619199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Willamette Confluence Preserve DESCRIPTION:The Willamette Confluence features extensive habitats that are endangered in the Willamette Valley\, including six miles of river corridor\, floodplain forest\, wetlands\, upland oak woodlands and native prairie. The Nature Conservancy is working with partners to reconnect the river to its historic floodplain across 20 ponds in this former gravel mining site. This 6-mile\, 3-hour walking tour (9AM-12PM) with volunteer docents (and other community members\, up to 24 on tour) will take us around the preserve. Tour will include some steep uphill and downhill sections\, walking on uneven ground\, and crossing a slow flowing creek that may be up to a foot deep.\nParticipants : no one under 18 per Confluence regulation URL:https://obsidians.org/event/willamette_confluence_preserve__-24666/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190512 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101436Z UID:31021-1557532800-1557619199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Heceta Head/Beaver Lake DESCRIPTION:From Washburne Park we will walk south on the beach to the Hobbit Trail\, and from there up over Heceta Head to the lighthouse for lunch. Some may want to take the lighthouse tour and explore this famous historic landmark. After lunch we will hike back over Heceta Head and take the Valley Trail past Beaver Lake to Washburne Park. We will be walking a slow pace and stopping several times to look at some amazing geologic features. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/beaver_lake-24613/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T235959 DTSTAMP:20260722T163633 CREATED:20190322T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101442Z UID:31063-1557446400-1557619199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Shasta DESCRIPTION:Mt. Shasta is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Cascade Range\, with sweeping views and amazing landscape. This is a two-day climb to 14\,179 feet\, with one night of snow camping. We will ascend Avalanche Gulch\, the main climbing route\, spending the night at Helen Lake (frozen somewhere under all the snow). We will also consider the more remote Hotlum-Bolam ridge\, if road and mountain conditions permit\, and the group is up for the challenge. \nThis is a strenuous climb so participants fitness level should be up to the challenge. \nFor more info\, see:\nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWu50Y63mX-AQk-hE6EUIT9K4wvtYqvmRaSYiiJRgFA/edit?usp=sharing\n Meetup/Departure Location: Bunny Flat Tarilhead\, Mt. Shasta URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_shasta-24634/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190511 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101437Z UID:31027-1557446400-1557532799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yachats to Waldport DESCRIPTION:We should arrive at Smelt Sands State Park around 10:00 to organize the shuttle to Patterson State Park — starting the beach walk at 10:30\, lunch at Tillicum State Park at 11:45. Target opens at 8:00 (bathrooms). There are bathrooms at Smelt Sands and Tilllicum. Low tide (-.60 feet) is at 11:42 am. There are more than a few several stream crossings. I recommend tennis shoes/wool socks that you don’t mind getting wet. Rubber boots/blisters have been a problem on other trips.\nUPDATE: One person is driving her own car. That means we will only two cars to take the rest of us (7 people) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yachats_to_waldport-24616/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190509 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190331T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101446Z UID:31097-1557273600-1557359999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24651/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190510T235959 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190417T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101455Z UID:31167-1557187200-1557532799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Grand Canyon North DESCRIPTION:Thunder River Trail and Deer Creek\nDay 1 Drive from Kanab to Monument Point [7166] \, hike Bill Hall trail to Upper Tapeats Creek [2400]\nDay 2. Upper Tapeats to Deer Creek camp [2200]\nDay 3 Layover\nDay 4 Deer Creek to Monument Point \, drive back to Kanab/Las Vegas. Fly home 5-11\nThis is a challenging but spectacular hike. I plan to fly to LasVegas on 5-6 and drive to Kanab. Would be happy to share transportation. Meetup/Departure Location: Kanab\, Utah URL:https://obsidians.org/event/grand_canyon_north-24686/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190508 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190504T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101500Z UID:31213-1557187200-1557273599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:The primary focus of his work party will be dressing and expanding of the planting beds\, that includes weeding the beds and expansion areas before wheelbarrowing and placing bark mulch. We could also do blackberry clearing to clean out and to expose native growth in various areas around the Lodge if we get enough help. And\, there is still one good sized tree down from the snow storm that needs removal from behind the Lodge\, as well as some smaller debris back there to cleanup. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24711/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190318T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101440Z UID:31049-1557014400-1557100799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sawtooth Rock DESCRIPTION:Trail climbs steadily through forested headwaters of Lost Creek until we reach the ridge between Mt. June and Hardesty Mt. There are great views along this ridge of Mt. June\, Bohemia Mtn and the Calapooya range. Sawtooth Rock is a 50 ft. monolith with a cave on the north side of its base. \n*Trail has now been cleared! There are still several small patches of snow across the trail. Otherwise trail is in great condition. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sawtooth_rock-24627/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190508T235959 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20181031T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101402Z UID:30737-1556928000-1557359999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Grand Canyon DESCRIPTION:A five day\, four night backpack in Grand Canyon National Park. The actual dates are Sunday May 4 (hike down) thru Thursday May 9 (hike up). \nPlease request an information packet from steve80adey@gmail.com.\nThe packet includes route descriptions\, transportation and lodging suggestions\, and links for more information. \nThe trip will begin and end at the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The first night will be at Bright Angel Campground\, then two nights at Cottonwood Campground\, back to Bright Angel\, and hike out the last day. All via S. Kaibab and N. Kaibab trails. The distances are 7 – 10 miles and the elevation gain/loss the first and last day is about 5\,000 ft. \nThe Grand Canyon permit fee of $34 is non-refundable\, paid directly to the trip leader. The small Obsidian fee is additional. \nParticipants will be responsible for their own transportation to the Grand Canyon and for all food and lodging while there. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/grand_canyon-24453/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190429T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101458Z UID:31195-1556928000-1557014399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Little Cowhorn Mountain sunrise DESCRIPTION:Early morning special! Great short hike with a spectacular sunrise view over seven volcanoes.\n☼ Sunrise is 5:59 AM.\nTrip will be cancelled in case of cloudy weather.\n4.30.2019 Update: According to Middle Fork Ranger District trail is closed due to Jones Fire. TRIP IS CANCELLED. \n Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/little_cowhorn_mountain_sunrise-24700/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101458Z UID:31193-1556928000-1557014399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Pisgah trails are open. I plan to take Trail 17\, Trail 4 and then up Trail 2 to the summit. It will take around two hours to reach the summit. \nLook for us in the parking area a row down from the fee box/gate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-24699/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190417T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101455Z UID:31169-1556928000-1557014399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Upper Weyerhaeuser Haul Rd DESCRIPTION:Departure location: Pisgah Public Market parking lot in Pleasant Hill – 35851 Hwy 58. Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the Maill on your left after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole. \nThis is an exploratory hike for me. Trail miles and elevation gain are approximate using GPS technology. We will be hiking the old road between Hills Creek Rd and Upper Fall Creek Rd. I have driven to both ends and have talked to people who have hiked or biked the road.\nWe need four drivers who can take five per car. We will park two on the Hills Creek entrance and drive to the end of Upper Fall Creek Rd where we will start our hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/upper_weyerhaeuser_haul_rd-24687/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190429T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101459Z UID:31197-1556841600-1556927999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park to Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Gather at Hendricks Park. Meet at the kiosk in the small grassy area with a picnic table— next to the parking lot and across from the bathroom. We will walk through the Rhododendron Garden down to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. UPDATE: The sculpture River Totem\, will not be on display until June1st. Instead we will drop by the exhibit t Visual Magic —paintings by Oregon artists. Admission is free. The Museum closes at 4:00. Some might want to extend mileage and venture on a short walk to the river and find a loop back to Hendricks Park. You can also meet us at the museum around 2:30. Email if questions jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_hendricks_park_to_art_museum_-24701/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101458Z UID:31191-1556755200-1556841599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We will be doing routine maintenance (mowing\, weed whacking\, weeding beds) as well as getting the last two downed trees from the snow storm cut up and moved out\, cutting back some blackeberries to expose more native growth\, re-barking some of our planting beds\, and who knows what else we can figure out that needs doing. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24698/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190502 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190331T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101447Z UID:31103-1556668800-1556755199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24654/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190501 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101436Z UID:31019-1556582400-1556668799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We’ll try a Tuesday when there are likely to be fewer people to scare the birds. We’ll visit Campbell Lodge\, Campbell boardwalk\, Woodpecker loop\, Mill Hill Trail and loop and maybe McFadden”s Marsh depending on weather and time. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-24612/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101445Z UID:31089-1556409600-1556495999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Baker Beach DESCRIPTION:I consider this an exploratory hike for me. I was involved in the SOLVE beach clean up and thought it would be a different slice of the beach that I have not hiked in years. So\, besides spending most of our time walking along the ocean in what ever conditions the weather present\, we can consider lunch or early dinner in town before we head home. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/baker_beach-24647/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101441Z UID:31057-1556409600-1556495999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rooster Rock DESCRIPTION:Update: Plan your route to departure place to avoid the Eugene Marathon. Departs from: Springfield\, Winco Parking lot\, I-105/Mohawk. 1920 Olympic Street\, Springfield. This gives us easy access to get on I-105\, take Mohawk exit to Marcola\, Mohawk Valley and to Sweet Home.It is another 21 miles on Highway 20 to the Trout Creek Trailhead and the Menagerie Wilderness (established1984). UPDATE: East of Sweet Home\, we will meet Paul at a Rest area—also a bathroom stop— across from Point Restaurant\, 6305 Highway 20. From Sweet Home it is 21 miles to the trailhead. It is a wilderness so the limit is 12. It will be a moderate steady pace for the uphill hike. It would be like hiking Mt. Pisgah twice with few stops. From the junction with the old climbers’ trail\, it climbs 750′ in the last half mile. From the top\, there is a view east and we should see Hen Rock\, Turkey Monster\, and Chicken Rock hidden in the rugged terrain. Rooster Rock\, was once a lookout. I’ll probably substitute if heavy rain is predicted. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-24631/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101432Z UID:30987-1556323200-1556409599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Rootwad Removal DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will continue to repair storm damage to the Ridgeline Trail. We will work on the Blanton Ridge section to remove a stump and spoils from the tread. Additionally\, we may make other improvements and clean kiosks. \nMeet at the Willamette & 52nd Street Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_rootwad_removal-24595/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190221T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101431Z UID:30977-1556323200-1556409599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marys Peak DESCRIPTION:Standard route from Connor’s Camp. Mostly long\, gentle switch-backs through conifers and maple. We’ll take a few minutes near the top to look at pillow basalt in a road cut. Great views if weather cooperates. However\, be prepared for fog\, rain\, unlikely snow and a few big logs on the trail. Steady pace with a few stops at intersections for water and snacks. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-24589/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190320T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101441Z UID:31053-1556236800-1556323199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:This is a wonderful hike! Water flow on the “Trail of 10 Falls” should be powerful at this time of the year. The canyon is lush with greenery year round and spring wildflowers will have emerged.The hike will start at the North Falls parking lot. Lunch break is planned for the South Falls Lodge (about 5 miles in) where there is usually a fire going if we need warmth and food/beverages can be purchased at the Snack bar. If it’s a sunny day\, we can settle into outdoor seating. After lunch we will hike a mile on the Rim Trail\, then drop back into the canyon on the Winter Falls trail and enjoy a number of the waterfalls a 2nd time viewing them from the opposite direction as we return upstream to our start point. \nOptional: When we arrive at the South Falls Lodge\, folks have the option of relaxing there and waiting to be picked up after the rest of the group completes the loop. \nAn Oregon State Parks annual or $5 daily pass is required for each car. Daily passes can be purchased on site; the group will share the expense. . URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-24629/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTSTAMP:20260722T163634 CREATED:20190208T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101428Z UID:30951-1556236800-1556323199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hiking the UP North Loop DESCRIPTION:North America’s Next Great Thru-hike Challenge – The UP North Loop: a 2\,600 + mile linkup of the Oregon Desert Trail\, Pacific Crest Trail\, Pacific Northwest Trail & Idaho Centennial Trail with Ras and Kathy Vaughn. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hiking_the_up_north_loop-24576/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR