52nd Street/Spencer Butte
2021-02-03, 2021-02-24
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.
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.
If 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.
If 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.
If you don’t feel well, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group.

Dillard/Fox Hollow Loop
2021-02-05
We’ll meet at the Dillard West Trailhead Parking area. I guess they call it West because its on the west side of Dillard Road whereas the trailhead for Mt Baldy is on the east side of the road. Drive past were the Ridgeline trail crosses Dillard for about 1/2 mile. The gravel lot is on your right. https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3474/Ridgeline-Trail-Map?bidId=
Our course will take us over to the trailhead at Fox Hollow and back. There are parallel routes between the roads so this hike will largely be a loop. Or as someone suggested to me following my knee replacement “rehab roundabout”.

Mt Pisgah
2021-02-06, 2021-02-13
Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. From there we will take Trail 5, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 to the summit (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate.

North Butte Explora
2021-02-06
30% of the hike is on local asphalt roads. Rest of hike is on excellent maintained forest road and trail.
Good weather will guarantee GREAT views to Foster Reservoir and Sweet Home.
➯ 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. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell)

Gold Lake via Marilyn Lake
2021-02-07
Gold Lake snow park is where we are headed. We cross Hwy 58 to Gold Lake Rd our starting point. We going about a half mile down the road before we make a left turn off the road and follow the blue diamonds between upper and lower Marilyn Lakes. The trails passes the lakes wonders through the woods and eventually takes use to Gold Lake shelter. Lunch at the shelter. We return to the cars via the road. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. See website home page.

Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
2021-02-09, 2021-02-16
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.

Hendrick's winter garden walk
2021-02-09
Easy walk through the Rhododendron Garden exploring the sweet scents of winter. Our winter bloomers need to work extra hard to attract the few pollinators out there – so good news for us!
Optional – if anyone is interested in adding a couple of miles at the end with a walk through the forest, I’m in!
Covid protocols in place. Meetup/Departure Location: Meet at Wilkens Shelter in the Native Plant Garden

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
2021-02-10
The start time is staggered between 8:15 and 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.)
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.
If 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.
If 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.
If you don’t feel well, please don’t come. 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.

52nd Street/Spencer Butte
2021-02-10
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 used this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. Now it is offered as a bit more moderate hike. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.
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.
If 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.
If 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.
If you don’t feel well, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group.

Mt. Pisgah: Wildflower Scout
2021-02-11
Patches of Snow Queen have begun to bloom at Mt. Pisgah! What else can we find? This small-group hike will cover 4-5 miles of lower elevation trail in search of spring blooms. We will travel at a steady, relaxed pace, stopping briefly to inspect items of interest. We will keep together (with appropriate Covid distancing) so that no one misses a trail or a discovery. Anticipate some uphill and downhill stretches (but we are not going to the summit) and some muddy trail. If the weather is poor or the flowers are not open, we will still get in a good walk. Meet at the NORTH TRAILHEAD, so turn left after you cross the bridge as you approach the park. Look for my pale green Subaru Forester in the parking lot by the gate. You will need a Lane County Parks annual permit, or a Day Pass which can be purchased ahead of time at the main trailhead.

Rosary Lakes
2021-02-13
We’ll park at Willamette Pass. To Lower Lake is 6.2 RT miles where we’ll have lunch. We may go on to Middle or Upper (extends trail miles to 7.5) depending on conditions and how we feel. This is not a beginner level SS hike. Bring lunch, layers. Please arrive with either your own car or carpool before meeting, prepared for snow conditions. Be prepared to follow Covid protocols. Will cancel if weather conditions aren’t great.

Covered bridges on rainy day.
2021-02-13
Easy, short drive to Mohawk Valley. We will hike on paved rural roads from Earnest Covered bridge to Wendling Covered bridge… and back.
➯ 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.
Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell)

Oregon's Birthday
2021-02-14
UPDATE: Peg Straub will be the co-leader so we can take 12, breaking into two groups when needed on city streets or other venues to stay socially distanced and where we would impact others. It is hard to hear with masks so I want to keep the groups small. Departure place is Doris Ranch by the bathrooms. Celebrate Oregon’s Birthday. It became the 33rd state on Feb 14, 1859 making her 162 years old
The 7.8 mile loop hike on paved paths to discover Oregon State symbols starts at Doris Ranch with stops at Willamette Heights Park, the Simpson Mural and the Oregon Trail Mural. We will continue our loop on the Mill Race and Middle Fork Path.
Bring an Oregon trivia fact or your favorite Oregon Governor or a question which we can share at various sunny stops along the way. The sixth annual birthday hike should take around 3 hours. We should see early signs of spring. (Last year bathrooms were closed at Booth-Kelly Path trailhead.)
Optional. You can shorten the walk by returning to Doris Ranch from downtown Springfield.

Big Lake
2021-02-14
Ray Benson snow park is where we are going. Depending on weather and snow conditions we will either head for Big Lake or one of the shelters. Lots of choices. This is not a trip for beginners some experience is needed. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. See website home page. TRIP CLOSED.

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
2021-02-17, 2021-02-24
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.)
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.
If 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.
If 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.
If you don’t feel well, please don’t come. 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.

52nd Street/Spencer Butte
2021-02-17
For several years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020 used this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.
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.
If 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.
If 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.
If you don’t feel well, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group.

Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
2021-02-19
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte starts from the Blanton Trailhead crossing Blanton Ridge before crossing the 52nd and Willamette trailhead and continuing to the summit from there. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we will continue to the upper Willamette parking area and return, forgoing the exposed rocky steps of the Butte while hiking a similar distance and elevation.
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.

Mt Pisgah (Long)
2021-02-20, 2021-02-28

Dorris Ranch/Clearwater Park
2021-02-20
Meet at Dorris Ranch upper parking lot near restrooms.
This is an 8 mile easy hike from Doris Ranch Park in Springfield to Clearwater Park and return. Takes about 2 1/2 hrs. Hills and river views. Meet at Doris Ranch parking lot next to restrooms. Some may have lunch after outdoors at Planktown Restaurant on fourth street after hike. Mask and social distance protocols

Bechtel Shelter
2021-02-21
We will drive to Gold Lake snow park. We ski along roads to Bechtel Shelter for lunch. After lunch we continue beyond shelter depending how we are feeling and weather conditions before returning to cars. If you have not Xcode- skied before please practice getting in and out of bindings at home. Doing this in the cold holds up the trip and everyone is miserable.

Meadowlark Prairie
2021-02-22
We’ll meet up at the Target Parking lot on West 11th Street and get on the nearby Fernridge Path. We’ll follow this easy path a little more than 3 miles to Meadowlark Prairie, one of the best bird watching sites in our area. We’ll return via the same route, and maybe get hot chocolate at the Target Starbucks.
Meet up by leader’s car, a White Honda Fit. It’ll be parked in the area of the parking lot that is nearest to West 11th Street.

Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
2021-02-23
Departure time from 7:15-7:30. 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.

Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long)
2021-02-26
Look for us by my car, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. We start hiking at 3:30pm. 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 5:56 and moonrise is 5:21. 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. If there is a wait list, we can recruit an assistant leader to help with two groups.

Spencer Butte Drainage
2021-02-27
For this month’s outing we will be cleaning the drainage along the West Trail and time permitting along the Main Trail.
Meet at the main Spencer Butte parking lot, the paved lot on Willamette Street.

Salt Creek Falls
2021-02-28
We leave Eugene and drive up Hwy 58 to Salt Creek sno park. This is a loop that travel along the Salt Ck. canyon with many view points. The trail turns and follows up Berry Ck canyon leading to a large waterfall before turning back toward sno park and cars.
