BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20210513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210514 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210430T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101833Z UID:32797-1620864000-1620950399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOW on THURSDAY 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.\n 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25526/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210329T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101819Z UID:32693-1621036800-1621123199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Diamond Peak DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-25469/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210425T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101829Z UID:32771-1621036800-1621123199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sawtooth trail to Mt. Hardesty DESCRIPTION:This is an out-and-back hike which meanders along a wooded ridge on the border of the Willamette and Umpqua National Forests. There are views along the trail near Sawtooth Rock\, mainly to the south. The summit of Mt. Hardesty is overgrown with trees\, but there are limited keyhole views of the Sisters. Although there is only about a 550 foot elevation gain between the lowest and highest points of the hike\, there is a great deal of up-and-down which produces a cumulative elevation gain of about 2550 feet\, making this hike more difficult than it first appears. We will begin our hike at Mt. June trail #1400\, then continue east along Sawtooth trail #1401\, bypassing the summit of Mt. June and passing Sawtooth Rock on our way to Hardesty trail #3459. We’ll hike to the summit of Hardesty Mountain\, then return the way we came. \nNote to drivers: the last 7 miles is gravel with potholes in places. It is navigable in a regular car\, but requires careful weaving and slow driving. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sawtooth_trail_to_mt-_hardesty-25513/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101808Z UID:32611-1621036800-1621209599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South Sister DESCRIPTION:We will be climbing South Sister\, Oregon’s third highest mountain\, via the Devils Lake trailhead. The plan is to leave early Sat or Sun AM\, depending on which day the weather looks better and climb and return in one day. Note that if the Cascade Lakes highway is not plowed by May 15th we will need to reschedule. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_sister-25428/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210507T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101836Z UID:32821-1621036800-1621209599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:O.C.T: BakerBeach to North Jetty DESCRIPTION:O.C.T: Baker Beach to North Jetty Florence This is a section hike on the Oregon Coast Trail and an overnight at the Sutton Campground Group Camp north of Florence. The plan is to arrive at noon at the Baker Beach Trailhead (44.0876\, -124.1182)\, and explore the area north of Berry Creek and south to Sutton Creek. We will need to walk on the wet sand for plover protection. Late in the afternoon we will check into the campground and have free time for exploration\, etc. In the group campsite there is ample room to space tents. A restroom is nearby. The next day the plan is to drive to the Siuslaw North Jetty parking area and everyone park their cars. We will shuttle to the Heceta Beach County Park (or thereabouts)\, park\, walk north about a mile to the Sutton Creek mouth then south back to our cars (about 3.5 miles this day). We should leave Florence around 2pm to allow ample time to return home. This trip is exploratory so please be flexible. \nThe overnight fee is $13/person and includes up to 6 vehicles. This should be paid to the trip leader. Everyone might need to pitch in a dollar or two for wood if a campfire is allowed. Covid protocols will be in place. The trip leader has been fully immunized for Covid. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/o-c-t_bakerbeach_to_north_jetty-25538/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210517 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210413T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101823Z UID:32727-1621123200-1621209599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cloverpatch Trail DESCRIPTION:Steep trail east of lookout Point Reservoir. Wildflowers galore and some great views. It could be chilly at 3400 ft so dress appropriate. This is exploratory trip since leaded never been there.\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/cloverpatch_trail-25486/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210517 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210421T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101827Z UID:32755-1621123200-1621209599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sweet Creek Falls DESCRIPTION:I leave an option open for a short add on hike or possible lunch in Florence. Sweet Creek has flowers and water and it’s is beautiful. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sweet_creek_falls-25505/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210517 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210507T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101835Z UID:32813-1621123200-1621209599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Three Mile Lake DESCRIPTION:Lovely hike through low coastal sand dunes ecosystem\, then along the beach and to a fresh water lake. Hike back through high dunes and forest ecosystems. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/three_mile_lake-25534/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210519 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210418T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101826Z UID:32749-1621296000-1621382399@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.\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-25502/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210520 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101802Z UID:32565-1621382400-1621468799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Per CDC guidelines\, face masks are no longer required\, nor is social distancing if one is vaccinated and outdoors.\nIf new\, please come at 0815.\nRemember\, despite the lack of social distancing guidelines\, respect people’s space. This change will take getting used to. \nEvery 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25404/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210430T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101833Z UID:32799-1621468800-1621555199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOW on THURSDAY 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.\n 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25527/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210513T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101839Z UID:32847-1621555200-1621641599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marys Peak DESCRIPTION:We will drive to Junction City headed for Philomath and the Woods Creek Road to the North Ridge Trailhead #1350 (elevation 1300ft. ) It is 4.4 mile up to the day use Observation Point /parking lot/toilets if open\, and another .6 miles to the top of Marys Peak (3750 ft). The shortest route is up and back (not the loop to Connor’s Camp connecting with RD 2005). We should start the hike around 9:30/9:45—depending on how long it takes us to navigate Eugene traffic. It is marked as difficult but think of it as two moderate Pisgahs. Hopefully the bathroom at Target opens and is available at 8:00. I have heard that there is one tree to climb over. There might be some snow near the top. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-25552/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210523 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210501T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101833Z UID:32803-1621641600-1621727999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Alpine Trail Mid-section DESCRIPTION:Nice trail through the woods north of Westfir\, OR. This is another segment of the Eugene to Crest Trail. 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. \n>>> NOTE: I am sorry to announce that May 22 Alpine Mid-section hike will be postponed to June 13. Per information received from Middle Fork Ranger District\, it is still a lot of snow on that elevation.\nI hope that you can join the group in June. Darko URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c_alpine_trail_mid-section-25529/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210523 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210513T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101839Z UID:32845-1621641600-1621727999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We will focus on mowing – hopefully we can get both lawn mowers and the wheeled string trimmer going on that. I’ll bring my DR to start mowing the area behind the storage building\, but the area needs downed limbs and stuff cleared out first – lot of poison oak back there\, so beware. There are a number of other things to do if the turnout warrants it. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-25551/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210421T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101827Z UID:32757-1621728000-1621814399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Brice Creek DESCRIPTION:This hike east of Cottage Grove that travels along length of Brice Ck. This can include side trails to upper and lower falls along the way down Brice Ck. This will be a shuttle. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/brice_creek-25506/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210525 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210428T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101832Z UID:32791-1621814400-1621900799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Day Island-Jasper DESCRIPTION:Did you know that once upon a time\, there was a plan to create a connecting route from Eugene to the Pacific Crest Trail (E2C)? Dave Cooper is spear heading hiking and biking the entire route this summer (see article in the May Bulletin). The first segment was from Alton Baker Park to Day Island Park. The next segment will be biking from Day Island to Jasper Park. May is Bike Month\, a perfect time to pedal this section! The route is almost totally on low traffic or no traffic roads with a couple of short “rollers”. Check out the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35815977 \nWe’ll meet in the main parking lot of Day Island Park. If coming from Eugene on Franklin Blvd\, immediately after crossing the Willamette bridge\, turn right and go underneath the bridge and park. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c___day_island-jasper_-25523/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210525 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210509T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101837Z UID:32827-1621814400-1621900799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Long time volunteer of Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah’s Native Plant Nursery\, Dave Predeek will give a tour of the three acres nursery\, see70 plus plants many of which will be in bloom and work in progress. There will be a short walk to see the original nursery and other and other plantings before we go to the nursery. Expect 2 – 2 1/2 hours. Meet at the North Trailhead: Turn left onto Frank Parrish Road after crossing the Coast Fork Willamette River. Drive 0.3 miles\, and turn left into the large parking area. Back in 1997 botanist and Obsidian Dave Predeek joined the board of Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah and started looking around for a specific way of contributing. He didn’t have to look far before noticing that invasive plants\, especially blackberries and Scotch broom\, were taking over large areas of the park’s hillsides. The oak savanna habitat of the park\, once common in the Willamette Valley\, is now a rare and precious resource and Dave resolved to begin an effort to protect and restore it. He started the Monday Morning Regulars to remove blackberries and more. Read more in the May 2005 Bulletin. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_native_plant_nursery-25541/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210526 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210409T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101822Z UID:32719-1621900800-1621987199@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. One day before full moon. Moonrise is at 8:10pm and the sunset is at 8:42. A long hike\, it takes at least two hours at a moderate space to get to the top!. 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-25482/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210526 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210508T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101836Z UID:32823-1621900800-1621987199@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-25539/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210527 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101809Z UID:32619-1621987200-1622073599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Summit Steps & Brushing DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will clean the summit steps\, do trailside brushing\, and clean the trailhead steps and kiosk. \nMeet at the main Willamette Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/summit_steps__brushing-25432/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210527 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101816Z UID:32673-1621987200-1622073599@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.) 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25459/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210508T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101836Z UID:32825-1622073600-1622159999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Lodge & Grounds Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Going ahead as scheduled. Nothing more than possible sprinkles. Refreshments will be provided.\nWith a large and growing number of us being fully vaccinated it’s time to start thinking about using the Lodge again. Some spring cleaning is in order. You’ll want to see the new fence and imagine what it might look like when we do some planting in the fall. Until then there’s plenty to do outside and in. Mopping and mulching. Something for everyone URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lodge__grounds_cleanup-25540/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210529 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101831Z UID:32781-1622160000-1622246399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Tire Mountain DESCRIPTION:Departure location Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill – 35851 Hwy 58. 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. \nThe Tire Mountain Trail is part of the Eugene to Pacific Crest Trail series. We will encounter beautiful spring wildflowers\, amazing vistas and old growth forest. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c__tire_mountain___-25518/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210530 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210514T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101840Z UID:32853-1622246400-1622332799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Lodge Fence Tour #1 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE. We are in the process of canceling this hike and have arranged for our two guests tgo on the 10:30 hike. If questions\, Email Janet at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_lodge_fence_tour_1-25555/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210530 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210514T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101840Z UID:32855-1622246400-1622332799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Lodge Fence Tour #2 DESCRIPTION:Members and Guests welcome on this grand tour and also to visit the Lodge. Check out the new fence at the Obsidian Lodge. Walk the Ribbon Trail circuit around the Lodge up to 30th and Spring to see the Laurel Estates Development and another Obsidian fence. See the May Bulletin for fence details: www.obsidians.org/bulletin/Issues/2021_Bulletins/2021_05_Bulletin.pdf \nDirections to the Lodge on the website: : http://www.obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm If questions\, Email Janet at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_lodge_fence_tour_2-25556/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210504T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101834Z UID:32807-1622332800-1622419199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:It’s a little late in the season but we will e looking for birds. We will stop at 2 binds and do a 5 mile from the headquarters We will stop at headquarters to use bathrooms and check out feeders. Depending on timing we may have lunch there. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-25531/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210505T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101834Z UID:32809-1622332800-1622419199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sutton Cr / Darko’s Hidden Cove DESCRIPTION:Please arrive few minutes earlier. We will leave promptly at 8AM and drive Hwy 126 (Linslaw Park bathroom stop) and Hwy 101 to the trail-head (GPS location 44.047567\, -124.130835)\nFrom there we will hike north on the low tide beach crossing two creeks. Sutton Creek can be 2-3 ft. deep\, Berry Creek can be up to 16 inches deep. Our destination is a beautiful hidden cove. After the lunch we will hike same way back.\n➯ Obsidian COVID protocols 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/_darkos_hidden_cove-25532/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210601 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210423T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101828Z UID:32759-1622419200-1622505599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Masonic Cemetery to Obsidian Lodge DESCRIPTION:Update: We will divide into two groups with Jorry leading one. Departure Place 25th and University\, Main gate with signage—not the dead end road to the Abbey. \nWe will stroll through the cemetery up to the Obsidian Lodge to see the New Fence and on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. We can also stop at the Bog. The “relaxed” hike will take around 2 ½ hours so that we are back at the cemetery by noon for Taps at the Public Square. \nThe Hope Abbey Mausoleum will be open from 11:30-5:00 with a brass concert at 4:00 at Public Square following COVID guidelines URL:https://obsidians.org/event/masonic_cemetery_to_obsidian_lodge-25507/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210601 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210524T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101844Z UID:32881-1622419200-1622505599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Day Island-Jasper DESCRIPTION:Did you know that once upon a time\, there was a plan to create a connecting route from Eugene to the Pacific Crest Trail (E2C)? Dave Cooper is spear heading hiking and biking the entire route this summer (see article in the May Bulletin). The first segment was from Alton Baker Park to Day Island Park. The next segment will be biking from Day Island to Jasper Park. May is Bike Month\, a perfect time to pedal this section! The route is almost totally on low traffic or no traffic roads with a couple of short “rollers”. We will be done before noon. Check out the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35815977 \nWe’ll meet in the main parking lot of Day Island Park. If coming from Eugene on Franklin Blvd\, immediately after crossing the Willamette bridge\, turn right and go underneath the bridge and park. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c___day_island-jasper_-25569/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210602 DTSTAMP:20260621T150524 CREATED:20210511T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101838Z UID:32837-1622505600-1622591999@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-25547/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR