Activities Calendar

Canceled Grand Canyon Backpack

Activity: Backpack

Leader: Steve Adey

I have a four night Grand Canyon backpacking permit for up to six hikers the nights of May 4, 5, 6, …

Finley Wildlife Refuge

Activity: Hike

Leader: Jane Hackett

The back trails at Finley are open this time of year so we may do a shuttle and see areas that are new. Either way plan on wet trails, and tall grass. This is primarily a hike but we stop at one blind to check out the birds. For those interested in the headquarters gift shop they should be open.…

Rescheduled Diamond Peak

Activity: Climb

Leader: Dalen Willhite

This trip is intended for recent graduates of the Obsidians climb school. We will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain. …

Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte

Activity: Hike

We will start on time at 7:00 am. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. 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.…

Canceled Diamond Peak

Activity: Climb

Leader: Dalen Willhite

This trip is intended for recent graduates of the Obsidians climb school. We will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain. …

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

Activity: Hike

Leader: Janet Jacobsen

NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 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 condition…

Wildlife Safari and More

Activity: Bus

Leader: Jim Northrop

Spring is here and so is our first Obsidian bus trip. Sign up now to visit the recently renovated Creswell Historic Schoolhouse, Wildlife Safari, and the Douglas County Museum. Our own Verlean McCoy, Obsidian and chair of the Creswell Heritage Foundation, will tell us about the seven-year, $365,00…

St. Vinnies Greatest Hits

Activity: Hike

Leader: Kathie Carpenter

This will be a full day of touring the great community projects provided by St. Vincent de Paul, and will include a lot of walking and a short bus ride. It will be a wonderful opportunity to learn firsthand about all the services St. Vinnie's provides our community, and to meet some of the staff an…

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