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:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101804Z UID:32583-1616198400-1616284799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Spring Equinox DESCRIPTION:UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Meet/ Check in at the gate by the fee box and then start up. I’ll be there fifteen minutes earlier in case you want or need more time to hike to the top. Sunrise is at 7:15am. We will take the main trail (1 1/2 miles) to the summit to view the sunrise. After sunrise there are several options: Hike down with Lana directly to the parking lot. I and perhaps another hiker will lead the longer route down trail 2 to intersect Trail 4 and start back up. If you decide to do something on your own\, let Lana or me know. \n I doubt if I would do this but if the weather forecast is not favorable\, I will email everyone the day before and change the start time to 8:00am and with a new route description. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_spring_equinox-25414/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101805Z UID:32587-1616284800-1616371199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Lower Alpine Trail DESCRIPTION:Nice trail through the woods north of Westfir\, OR. One short part of the trail could be bushy. Average grade 8%. Top elevation 2310 ft. so it could be chilly.\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/lower_alpine_trail_-25416/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210323 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210105T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101748Z UID:32471-1616371200-1616457599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:U of O Campus Walk DESCRIPTION:Meeting place: Steps of Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. \nWe’ll walk at a leisurely pace around basically a wide perimeter of campus\, including the new Knight Science Campus across Franklin. Spring is here; let’s see how the landscape differs from the last season. \nApproximate duration: 2 hours. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/u_of_o_campus_walk-25357/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101754Z UID:32509-1616457600-1616543999@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-25376/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210319T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101813Z UID:32655-1616457600-1616543999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Siltcoos River to Carter Lk DESCRIPTION:This trip combines the Siltcoos River/Waxmyrtle and Taylor Dunes/Carter lk trails. We will start out at the Waxmyrtle TH and hike along the Siltcoos River to the beach. We will then hike south on the beach and turn east along the Taylor Dunes trail to Carter lake. After lunch at Carter lake we will loop around Taylor lake\, pass some viewpoints then return the way we came. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/siltcoos_river_to_carter_lk-25450/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101759Z UID:32545-1616544000-1616630399@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 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.\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-25394/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101800Z UID:32551-1616544000-1616630399@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-25397/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101808Z UID:32615-1616803200-1616889599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge Drainage DESCRIPTION:Join us for some drainage clearing and tread reclammation. \nMeet at the Willamette & 52nd Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Willamette Street. You can also park on 52nd Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_drainage-25430/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101812Z UID:32649-1616803200-1616889599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rooster Rock DESCRIPTION:NEW departure place: Parking area at intersection of 42nd St and 3809 Marcola Road called Weyerhaeuser-McKenzie Natural Area Park or just meet us at rest area east of Sweet Home —also a bathroom stop and where we meet Paul — across from Point Restaurant\, 6305 Highway 20. It is another 19 or so miles on Highway 20 to the Trout Creek Trailhead and the Menagerie Wilderness (established1984). 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. We’ll follow Obsidians social distancing guidelines\, and participants will arrange their own transportation. Please indicate if you are driving and if willing to take a passenger. Limited to 8 because parking at the trailhead is limited and our impact on other hikers on narrow trail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-25447/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z UID:32659-1616803200-1616889599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION: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 (3.5 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. This is like hiking Pisgah twice.\nPlease be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25452/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101806Z UID:32597-1616889600-1616975999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. We start hiking at 5:30. This is a long hike to backside of Pisgah. It takes at least two hours at a moderate space to get to the top!. The sunset is 7:35 and moonrise is 7:46. . We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side.. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If it is raining\, we could opt for a shorter hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25421/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z UID:32663-1616889600-1616975999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Baldy Full Moonrise DESCRIPTION:3.28.2021 at NOON update: Dont expect to see great moonrise. It will be cool\, cloudy\, windy and drizzly.\nUp and down\, with a great view from the top of Mt. Baldy.\nMarch’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon\, which was originally thought to refer to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites birds to feed—a true sign of spring! An alternative explanation for this name comes from Captain Jonathan Carver\, an 18th-century explorer\, who wrote that this Moon name refers to a different sort of “worm”—beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hideouts at this time. Other names for the March Moon are: Eagle Moon\, Goose Moon\, Crow Comes Back Moon (Northern Ojibwe)\, Sugar Moon (Ojibwe)\, Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo)\, Sore Eyes Moon (Dakota\, Lakota\, Assiniboine)\, Lenten Moon (Christianity) or Paschal Full Moon if it is the first full Moon of spring (i.e.\, if it occurs after the spring equinox). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_baldy_full_moonrise-25454/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210331 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101754Z UID:32511-1617062400-1617148799@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-25377/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101800Z UID:32553-1617148800-1617235199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For 8 years we’ve done a conditioning hike on Wednesdays from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. In 2020\, we expanded it to the 52nd trailhead. 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-25398/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210317T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101813Z UID:32651-1617148800-1617235199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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.)\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-25448/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210402 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210326T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101817Z UID:32679-1617235200-1617321599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We need a spring cleanup at the Lodge to:\n• Cut back sword ferns\, weed and clean planting beds.\n• Mulch planting beds.\n• Clean\, weed and mulch recently planted trees and other plants.\n• Pressure wash handicap parking area. You would want storm boots and pants (the heavy duty\, impermeable rain gear) and ear protection to do this.\n• The gutters on both the Lodge and the storage building need cleaning. This would involve working from a ladder.\n• Ivy and poison oak are climbing and taking over some trees and needs to be cut out. This would likely mean contact with the poison oak so knowledge of your sensitivity to it and how to deal with it would be important if you want to take this on.\n• And… who knows what else I might dream up! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-25462/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210404 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101811Z UID:32639-1617408000-1617494399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION: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 relentless Trail 6 to the summit (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2 (update) to Trail 4 and then another uphill(s) 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. This is like hiking Pisgah twice. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25442/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210405 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210315T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101812Z UID:32645-1617494400-1617580799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early morning sunrise hike. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information URL:https://obsidians.org/event/easter_sunday_sunrise-25445/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210405 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210324T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101815Z UID:32665-1617494400-1617580799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills DESCRIPTION:Yes\, A Sunday afternoon hike. We will be walking an old logging road between Wallace Creek Rd and Hills Creek Rd. It is a wide partially paved road that is easy to socially distance on. It goes past a historic cemetery from the 1840’s and has lovely views of the Jasper valley.\nChanged to Thurston Hills because road posted as closed URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills-25455/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210405 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210330T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101819Z UID:32697-1617494400-1617580799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Easter Bunny Rides (again) to Veneta DESCRIPTION:Departure Time:10am (Twin Oaks Elementary School\,85916 Bailey Hill Rd). Route:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22331831 Make sure your bike is healthy. Have a spare tube\, pump\, helmet\, rain gear\, layers\, water. and snacks URL:https://obsidians.org/event/easter_bunny_rides_again_to_veneta-25471/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101807Z UID:32601-1617580800-1617667199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mountaineering Conditioning DESCRIPTION:Park at the Martin Street Trailhead for the Ridgeline Trail near Frank Kinney Park. We’ll hike up to the summit and back completing about 6 miles and 1500 feet of elevation. I’m planning to use a weighted pack (recommend 20-40lbs in your pack if you want to use training weight)\, but you’re welcome to hike without weight. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mountaineering_conditioning-25423/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101756Z UID:32523-1617667200-1617753599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: For those who need to register for a FS trail permit at 7:00 am\, suggest that you park at the 52nd Willamette Trailhead and depending on the time\, start hiking back on Blanton to meet us or start up to the summit. Flexible departure times from 7:00 – 7:15. Sunrise is at 6:44 am. 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. \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-25383/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210331T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101819Z UID:32699-1617667200-1617753599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Birding in Alton Baker Park DESCRIPTION:9:30am- meet by the restrooms in Alton Baker Park. We will amble around the park with naturalist Rick Ahrens looking for birds\, butterflies\, and bugs. Plan on 2-2.5 hours. Rain or shine. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/birding_in_alton_baker_park-25472/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210408 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101800Z UID:32555-1617753600-1617839999@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-25399/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210408 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210406T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101820Z UID:32703-1617753600-1617839999@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 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.\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-25474/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210411 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101814Z UID:32661-1618012800-1618099199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Darko is going to be the assistant leader as we spread out into two groups. North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance – 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.\n 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 9:30 and complete the hike between 2:30and 3:00. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Pisgah twice. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-25453/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101812Z UID:32647-1618099200-1618185599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mildred Kanipe Wildflower Explora DESCRIPTION:Wildflower explora hike in Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park. Rolling hills\, wildflowers and beautiful wide open area.\nSome areas with Ticks and poison oak.\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/mildred_kanipe_wildflower_explora-25446/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101756Z UID:32525-1618272000-1618358399@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-25384/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101801Z UID:32557-1618358400-1618444799@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 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.\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-25400/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415 DTSTAMP:20260621T163141 CREATED:20210325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101815Z UID:32667-1618358400-1618444799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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.)\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-25456/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR