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:20210211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210212 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210203T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101758Z UID:32541-1613001600-1613087999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah: Wildflower Scout DESCRIPTION:Patches of Snow Queen have begun to bloom at Mt. Pisgah! What else can we find? This small-group hike will cover 4-5 miles of lower elevation trail in search of spring blooms. We will travel at a steady\, relaxed pace\, stopping briefly to inspect items of interest. We will keep together (with appropriate Covid distancing) so that no one misses a trail or a discovery. Anticipate some uphill and downhill stretches (but we are not going to the summit) and some muddy trail. If the weather is poor or the flowers are not open\, we will still get in a good walk. Meet at the NORTH TRAILHEAD\, so turn left after you cross the bridge as you approach the park. Look for my pale green Subaru Forester in the parking lot by the gate. You will need a Lane County Parks annual permit\, or a Day Pass which can be purchased ahead of time at the main trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_wildflower_scout-25392/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210211 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101758Z UID:32539-1612915200-1613001599@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. Now it is offered as a bit more moderate hike. 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-25391/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210211 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101741Z UID:32427-1612915200-1613001599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:The start time is staggered between 8:15 and 8:30. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\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-25334/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210210 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210205T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101802Z UID:32569-1612828800-1612915199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendrick's winter garden walk DESCRIPTION:Easy walk through the Rhododendron Garden exploring the sweet scents of winter. Our winter bloomers need to work extra hard to attract the few pollinators out there – so good news for us! \nOptional – if anyone is interested in adding a couple of miles at the end with a walk through the forest\, I’m in! \nCovid protocols in place. Meetup/Departure Location: Meet at Wilkens Shelter in the Native Plant Garden URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_winter_garden_walk_-25406/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210210 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201224T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101743Z UID:32439-1612828800-1612915199@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-25340/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210208 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210104T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101747Z UID:32467-1612656000-1612742399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Gold Lake via Marilyn Lake DESCRIPTION:Gold Lake snow park is where we are headed. We cross Hwy 58 to Gold Lake Rd our starting point. We going about a half mile down the road before we make a left turn off the road and follow the blue diamonds between upper and lower Marilyn Lakes. The trails passes the lakes wonders through the woods and eventually takes use to Gold Lake shelter. Lunch at the shelter. We return to the cars via the road. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. See website home page. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake_via_marilyn_lake-25355/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210207 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210131T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101757Z UID:32531-1612569600-1612655999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Butte Explora DESCRIPTION:30% of the hike is on local asphalt roads. Rest of hike is on excellent maintained forest road and trail.\nGood weather will guarantee GREAT views to Foster Reservoir and Sweet Home.\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. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_butte_explora-25387/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210207 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101752Z UID:32497-1612569600-1612655999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah 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 (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25370/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210110T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101749Z UID:32481-1612483200-1612569599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dillard/Fox Hollow Loop DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the Dillard West Trailhead Parking area. I guess they call it West because its on the west side of Dillard Road whereas the trailhead for Mt Baldy is on the east side of the road. Drive past were the Ridgeline trail crosses Dillard for about 1/2 mile. The gravel lot is on your right. https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3474/Ridgeline-Trail-Map?bidId= \nOur course will take us over to the trailhead at Fox Hollow and back. There are parallel routes between the roads so this hike will largely be a loop. Or as someone suggested to me following my knee replacement “rehab roundabout”. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fox_hollow_loop-25362/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210204 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210122T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101752Z UID:32495-1612310400-1612396799@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’ve been using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\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-25369/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210204 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101742Z UID:32429-1612310400-1612396799@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-25335/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210203 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101731Z UID:32359-1612224000-1612310399@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-25300/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210116T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101751Z UID:32489-1612051200-1612137599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah 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 (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. From a recent “technical device” report at the end of the previous hikes\, we think the elevation is more like 2000 ft because hills on the return route. This includes hiking the 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25366/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210104T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101747Z UID:32465-1612051200-1612137599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eel Creek DESCRIPTION:We will leave Eugene via I-5 heading south to Drain exit. We will stop in Elkton at bakery for coffee and bathroom break. Then on to Dean Creek Elk Reserve. With luck there will be elk and a second bathroom break. Then on to trailhead south of Winchester. The dunes in this area are some of the highest and motorized traffic is prohibited. We will hike across the dunes out to the trail that leads through the deflation plane to the beach. This portion of the trail can include wading. Because of all the rain the probability is high. Depending on weather conditions we can spend some time on the beach. I have led this as a loop depending on the amount of water at north end. The return is through Florence. This trip will not be canceled due to weather as the weather has provided some of the best trips. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eel_creek-25354/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210131 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101755Z UID:32521-1611964800-1612051199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Shotgun Creek Winter DESCRIPTION:Scenic short drive via McKenzie View Dr.\, Mohawk\, Marcola.\nWatch the forecast and dress in layers. Be ready for rain or/and snow. Parking is $3 fee for each vehicle or you can use Shotgun Annual\, Interagency Annual Park Pass\, and Golden Age passes.\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. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shotgun_creek_winter-25382/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210131 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210125T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101755Z UID:32517-1611964800-1612051199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ridgeline Drainage & Brushing DESCRIPTION:For this\, the first trail maintenance outing of 2021 we will be working to clear drainage ditches and culverts as well as do some trailside brushing. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow Trailhead\, the gravel parking lot across Fox Hollow Road from the Cascade Raptor Center. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_drainage__brushing-25380/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210129 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210112T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101750Z UID:32485-1611792000-1611878399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car (white SUV)\, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. We will leave at 4:10. This is the shorter hike to the top taking 50-60 minutes. We will use trails 17 to 3 to 4 to 1. We may see the longer hike group at the top. Sunset is 5:17 PM and (full) moonrise is 5:16 PM. We’ll come down trail 1. Email me at pkcoots@gmail.com if you have questions. \nIf you don’t have a Lane County pass\, allow time to purchase one with a Debit/Credit card at the pay station near the trailhead (no cash). To buy an annual pass and support the trails\, check out the websites for Friends of Buford Park ($50.00) or Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25364/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210129 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101731Z UID:32363-1611792000-1611878399@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 leave at 3:00. This is a long hike to backside of Pisgah–It takes two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top!. The timing is good for us to see both if weather cooperates. The sunset is 5:17 and (full) moonrise is 5:16. 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 can opt for a shorter hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_long-25302/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101740Z UID:32421-1611705600-1611791999@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’ve been using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain.\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-25331/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101741Z UID:32423-1611705600-1611791999@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-25332/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210127 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101730Z UID:32355-1611619200-1611705599@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-25298/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210104T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101747Z UID:32463-1611446400-1611532799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bechtel Shelter DESCRIPTION:We will drive to Gold Lake snow park. We ski along roads to Bechtel Shelter for lunch. After lunch we continue beyond shelter depending how we are feeling and weather conditions before returning to cars. Trip canceled do to weather. I will put this back on the schedule. Jane URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bechtel_shelter-25353/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210124 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210122T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101751Z UID:32493-1611360000-1611446399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Suislaw Ridge Explora DESCRIPTION:Explora-hike 3.1 miles loop from Whittaker creek and 2 mile loop from Clay Creek.\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/_suislaw_ridge_explora-25368/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210124 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210117T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101751Z UID:32491-1611360000-1611446399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. The elevation is what “a technical devise” came up with last week. We will take Trail 5\, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 UP to the summit (4.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 UP to Trail 3\, to North Parking lot and river trail back to the main parking lot. Lots of UP and down. Please 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-25367/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210122 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201210T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101738Z UID:32403-1611187200-1611273599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte\, the day after DESCRIPTION:One month after the winter solstice and one day after the inauguration\, let’s look forward to the Summer Solstice. This Thursday hike will be organized like the Wednesday conditioning hikes. The departure will be staggered between 8:15 – 8:30 following COVID guidelines. Face covering required. If you haven’t gone on one of the Wednesday hikes\, I will email you with more details. If you have questions\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net \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_the_day_after-25322/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210121 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101741Z UID:32425-1611100800-1611187199@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 began using this route while work was being done on the trail near Fox Hollow. This route is a mile shorter with 400′ less elevation gain. \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-25333/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210121 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101740Z UID:32419-1611100800-1611187199@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-25330/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210120 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101730Z UID:32353-1611014400-1611100799@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. \nTo 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-25297/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210118 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210104T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101747Z UID:32461-1610841600-1610927999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Nickerson Loop Snowshoe DESCRIPTION:The trailhead located across from Clear Lake. This trip is on both roads and trails. If we are lucky there is a great view of the Three Sisters. It is just a nice snow shoe trip. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nickerson_loop_snowshoe-25352/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210117 DTSTAMP:20260622T184603 CREATED:20210109T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101749Z UID:32479-1610755200-1610841599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cooper Creek Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Easy I5 drive. Rolling hills trail through the forest\, along the reservoir near Sutherlin\, OR\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/cooper_creek_reservoir-25361/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR