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:20210812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210513T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101840Z UID:32851-1628726400-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Matthieu Lakes/Yapoah Crater DESCRIPTION:8/5 update: Extra permits available this morning. Participant limit now 12 people.\nThis is one of my favorite hikes along the PCT! The tentative plan for the hike from Lava Camp Trailhead includes\, 1) after 3 miles\, a brief stop at lovely S. Matthieu Lake for snacks and views of N. Sister; 2) after 2 interesting miles on good tread through the lava beds\, the trail climbs to the shoulder of Yapoah Crater for views of lava flows\, Mt. Washington\, and beyond; 3) an optional scramble up the fine scree slope to the impressive rim of Yapoah Crater; 4) lunch on the return to Yapoah shoulder; 5) on our return\, another brief rest stop at S. Matthieu Lake; 6) continuing down on the old Skyline Trail\, an optional swim in N. Matthieu Lake before completing the final 2.4 miles to the trailhead. We will proceed at a steady\, relaxed pace\, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the landscape\, geology and plants\, and to take photos. To best enjoy it\, be prepared for a long day with double lunches and double water. Bring the 10 essentials and appropriate gear for wind and cold\, sun and heat\, and possible rain. Send me an email if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yapoah_crater-25554/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210721T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101904Z UID:33031-1628726400-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Oregon Rocks Walk DESCRIPTION:Marli Miller’s new book\, Oregon Rocks\, is featured in the July Bulletin. This a chance to take short afternoon stroll to the Museum of History and Culture and meet the author. The Museum blurb says: From the Oregon Caves to Mount Hood\, University of Oregon geologist Marli Miller’s new Oregon Rocks! book will take you on a geo-journey to 60 iconic sites\, highlighting their deep history through her fascinating narrative and stunning photographs. Join Marli at the museum for a meet-and-greet\, book signing\, geology games\, and more—all while enjoying her hand-picked playlist of ROCKin’ tunes.\nMarli has been an Obsidian in the past and this is a time to for some of you to reconnect with her. This will be an outside event. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/oregon_rocks_walk-25644/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210728T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101906Z UID:33045-1628726400-1628812799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:UO Campus Design & Architecture DESCRIPTION:Do you know which UO building has two fronts but no back? Or which building was constructed with locally sourced bricks? Join us as Fred Tepfer\, who worked in UO Campus Planning for 32 years\, walks us through historic campus areas and\, as an architect\, describes unique campus architecture and design concepts. This will be more of a saunter but filled with wonderful information and will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Meetup/Departure Location: NE Corner of 13th and Kincaid Street URL:https://obsidians.org/event/uo_campus_design__architecture-25651/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210807T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101908Z UID:33059-1628899200-1628985599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte from Fox Hollow DESCRIPTION:Start early to avoid the heat and crowds. It is very peaceful on top of the Butte. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow trailhead parking area across from the Raptor Center. The round trip at a steady pace takes around 2 hours. \nIt is interesting to see the repairs on the Tie Trail and to enjoy the shady trail. \nIf you need a longer hike\, it would be easy to continue hiking on the Ridgeline Trail to Dillard or beyond.Meet at the Fox Hollow trailhead parking area across from the Raptor Center. The round trip at a steady pace takes around 2 hours. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_from_fox_hollow-25658/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210531T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101848Z UID:32911-1628985600-1629071999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:PCT to 58 via Twin Peaks trail DESCRIPTION:>>>Due to heavy smoke\, trip is cancelled. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pct_to_58_via_twin_peaks_trail-25584/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210807T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101908Z UID:33061-1628985600-1629071999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:E2C Tire Mountain West DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill. Many of you may have done Tire Mountain from the other side and wondered where the rest of the trail went. Here’s you chance to find out. Starting from the west we will be just a few steps away from another part of the E2C–Winberry Divide.\nScouted the trail on 7/12. The Forest Service has completed a new bridge which Carla and I crossed. Poles came in handy in some parts of the trail. This is mainly a biking trail and some switch-back turns can be steep and slippery. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/e2c_tire_mountain_west-25659/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210406T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101820Z UID:32707-1629158400-1629244799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hunts Cove DESCRIPTION:I put Hunts Cove as the name of this hike but we WILL shorten it to just Pamelia lake or walk around to PCT junction. The PCT is closed from this junction (mile ~2027) on the Willamette National Forest to near Triangle Lake north of Olallie Lake (~mile 2048.7) on the Mt. Hood National Forest. We might meet some folks coming out to civilization. Whatever we do we have to stay together under the under the permit rules.\n 7/12 reports of lots of trees down on the trail to Hunt’s Cove. From Emily Rice 8/7: The blowdown was about average on the main Hunts Creek trail up to the jct with trail that goes to Hanks and Hunts Lake. Only about 6 spots that we needed to hike around\, crawl under or heave our bodies over trees. The trail to the lakes was the challenge. We counted 16 spots over 1/4 milet that required extra effort to negotiate. It probably added at about 30 45 minutes to the hike each way. None of the trees had been cut out by a trail maintenance crew although someone had trimmed some branches off to make the climb over the log a little easier. \nOnce at Hanks Lake\, the creek crossing was another major challenge. Definitely needed some flexibility and strength. The main camping spot iat Hanks s a giant mess of blow down. The trail from Hanks to Hunts Lake has just few trees to crawl over or go around. \nThe entire trail was a wonderful experience for us\, but I can’t say I would recommend it as a day hike. People need to be able to contort their bodies to get around\, over and under many of the clusters of logs and branches. And the ending at the lake is not so great. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hunts_cove-25476/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210804T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101907Z UID:33053-1629158400-1629244799@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-25655/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210819 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210524T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101845Z UID:32889-1629244800-1629331199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45-8.\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-25573/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101846Z UID:32897-1629417600-1629503999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. We will take shady Trail 7 and 4 to the main trail to the summit. Moonrise is at 7:43 and sunset is at 8:08. This is two days before the full moon. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_-25577/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210820T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210821T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101906Z UID:33047-1629417600-1629590399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Belknap Crater Sunset DESCRIPTION:>>>Due to smokey conditions Belknap Crater BkPk is cancelled. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/belknap_crater_sunset-25652/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210815T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101909Z UID:33069-1629504000-1629590399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Brice Creek DESCRIPTION:We’ll join Brice Creek trail at Cedar Creek Campground\, and follow Brice Creek to Champion Creek\, taking the Trestle Falls loop to Upper Trestle Falls on the way out. We’ll turn around at Champion Creek for the return\, taking the .6 mile loop diversion to Lower Trestle Creek Falls on the way back. On the way out we will scope out the swimming holes\, and choose the best one for our swimming break on the way back – or maybe more than one! \nThis is an easy drive for any vehicle type. And yes – I encourage you to mask when sharing car space. Some of us have kids or work with kids\, or have friends who do. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/brice_creek-25663/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210522T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101842Z UID:32869-1629676800-1629763199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marion Lake and Mountain DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marion_lake_and_mountain-25563/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210816T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101910Z UID:33071-1629676800-1629763199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Scott Moutain DESCRIPTION:We will hike to the summit and enjoy views of the Cascade Peaks and have lunch. On the way down\, we will have time for a long swim at Tenas Lakes. This is not a loop hike.\nI’d like to depart at 7:45 am so to try come a bit earlier so we can organize the car pooling and directions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/scott_moutain-25664/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210825 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210719T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101903Z UID:33021-1629763200-1629849599@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-25639/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101810Z UID:32627-1629849600-1629935999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Summit Steps & Trailhead DESCRIPTION:This month we will clean the summit steps\, trailhead kiosk and pick up litter. \nMeet at the main Willamette Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/summit_steps__trailhead-25436/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101843Z UID:32875-1629849600-1629935999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 a.m. Please inform leader if you need to use an alternate route\, have health concerns\, need to shorten hike\, etc.\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.) 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-25566/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210809T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101909Z UID:33065-1629936000-1630022399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:UO Campus Design & Architecture DESCRIPTION:Do you know which UO building has two fronts but no back? Or which building was constructed with locally sourced bricks? Join us as Fred Tepfer\, who worked in UO Campus Planning for 32 years\, walks us through historic campus areas and\, as an architect\, describes unique campus architecture and design concepts. This will be more of a saunter but filled with wonderful information and will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Meetup/Departure Location: NE Corner of 13th and Kincaid Street URL:https://obsidians.org/event/uo_campus_design__architecture-25661/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210820T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101911Z UID:33077-1630022400-1630108799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Wife DESCRIPTION:This hike takes off from the Devil’s lake trailhead so it’s a bit of a drive and the route to the top is an off trail steep scramble but it has great views. I’d like to stop for dinner after the hike. Either the Mountain House Kitchen at Crescent Lake Junction or the Hilltop Grill in Pleasant Hill. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_wife-25667/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210830 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210807T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101908Z UID:33063-1630195200-1630281599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Harrisburg Country Loop DESCRIPTION:Last Sunday in August. Let’s ride! Quality country roads with minimum traffic.\nMeet at the Harrisburg Riverfront Park (44.2722\, -123.1736)\nWe will stop for a snack-rest at Willamette River across the Irish Bend County Park.\nOption: after the ride stop in Harrisburg for a lunch. Meetup/Departure Location: Harrisburg Riverfront Park URL:https://obsidians.org/event/harrisburg_country_loop-25660/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210719T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101903Z UID:33023-1630368000-1630454399@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-25640/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210819T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101910Z UID:33073-1630368000-1630454399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Opie Dilldock DESCRIPTION:We’ll start this hike at the Lava Camp trailhead then follow the PCT past South Matthieu Lake and Yapoah Crater where we’ll make a short stop for those who’d like to hike up the crater for some great views. We’ll then hike on to Opie Dilldock Pass then hike up to Collier Glacier viewpoint for our lunch. We’ll return on the same trail except we’ll take the loop past North Matthieu Lake where we’ll stop for a much deserved swim. After the hike you’re all welcome to join us at Takoda’s in Rainbow for dinner. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/opie_dilldock-25665/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210902 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101844Z UID:32879-1630454400-1630540799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\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-25568/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210902 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210721T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101905Z UID:33037-1630454400-1630540799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Evening hike Mt Baldy/Fox Hollow DESCRIPTION:Mt Baldy to Fox Hollow and back. This is an easy after – work or end of day option for those who can’t make the morning weekly hikes. This trail has the benefit of a nice view which we can do either at the start or at the end.\n3.5 mile out and back with 630 elevation gain.\nMeet: Mt Baldy parking lot / Dillard East Trailhead\, at corner of Dillard Road and Hidden Meadows Drive.\nPlease consider carpooling if possible\, this trailhead parking lot does not have that many spaces. If the lot is full\, there is a pull out about 1/4 mile up the road on the right.\nWe leave at 6:30 pm. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fox_hollow-25647/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210830T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101916Z UID:33113-1630627200-1630713599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Turn at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. I’ll try to have my car in the row below the fee\nbox and gate so that it is easy for us to meet\, sign up. etc. Depending on weather\, I plan to take back trails (Trail 4\nand Trail 2) to the summit. Mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles to 7 miles at a steady pace. Estimated time is 2 ½ – 3 hours. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25687/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210905 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210825T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101912Z UID:33087-1630713600-1630799999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Baldy and a Little Bit Beyond DESCRIPTION:Start the weekend with a not-too-fast hike. We’ll start at Martin Street trailhead and hike to Spring and back. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_mt_baldy_and_a_little_bit_beyond-25672/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210906 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101913Z UID:33093-1630800000-1630886399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marys Peak DESCRIPTION:Trip CHANGED….due to hazardous AQI levels in the Cascades near Salt Creek Falls and Vivian Lake.\nCHANGED to Mary’s Peak. All participants below have been emailed. \nNew destination described as: Mary’s Peak East Trailhead. It is 6.1 RT partial loop trail\, 1560 elevation gain. I have hiked this trail out and back\, but not the loop part\, so we’ll call it a partial ‘explora’…. \n$5.00 parking fee (is not covered by NW Pass to my knowledge) \nMeet at same place and time. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-25675/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210824T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101911Z UID:33079-1630972800-1631059199@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-25668/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101831Z UID:32785-1631059200-1631145599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Tam McArthur Rim DESCRIPTION:Carla and I will be staying in Sisters so others will have to meet us there. I would suggest you do the same . I’d like to be at the trailhead about 9 am. That would mean a 5:30 am start from Eugene. The best views on this hike are with the morning sun shining on Broken Top and the Sisters. Your choice to seek lodging\, camp\, or drive from Eugene. We’ll meet at the city park in Sisters at 8:30. :NOTE: If you want something in this area a little more challenging\, Steve Johnson will cover Tam McArthur Rim and continue on to Broken Top Crater on Sept 9. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tam_mcarthur_rim-25520/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTSTAMP:20260621T013527 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101913Z UID:33095-1631059200-1631145599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\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-25676/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR