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:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180729 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180723T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101336Z UID:30563-1532736000-1532822399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eagles Rest DESCRIPTION:We will start this hike at the Hardesty Mountain trailhead. Most of this trail winds through both old and second- growth Douglas fir with the last .7 miles climbing to the rocky summit. With clear weather in the forecast I am looking forward to having a view of the Lost Creek Valley at the top where we will have lunch. Hopefully the early start and hiking in the forest will keep us cooler in the predicted hot weather. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eagles_rest-12316/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180729 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180611T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101332Z UID:30529-1532736000-1532822399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Thielsen- Graduation Climb DESCRIPTION:Let’s climb Mt Thielsen! This will be a one day\, drive-over-drive-back kind of trip. Thiesen is a great mountain because you get the forested hike\, the spicy ridge\, and one-pitch technical climb\, with all pieces being not too long. \nAs we get closer to the date\, we’ll determine meet-up place. We’ll meet around 3am and drive to the trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_thielsen-_graduation_climb-12299/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180728 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101324Z UID:30471-1532649600-1532735999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:41 pm and moonrise is at 8:48 pm. Update: It will be shadier if we take Trail 7 to 4 around to the main trail. I will be there by 7:30 in case there are spme who would like to start earlier to have a slower pace in the heat. \n Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead. To buy an annual pass and support the trails\, check out the websites for Friends of the Buford Park ($50.00) or Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. ($50.00/$40.00 for seniors). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-12270/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180727 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180306T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101249Z UID:30211-1532563200-1532649599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Maxwell Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike will take us to a panoramic viewpoint atop a wilderness volcano. If the weather cooperates\, our lunch time treat will be excellent views of the Three Sisters\, Mt. Washington\, Three Fingered Jack\, and Mt. Jefferson. \nCANCELLED. Updated trail report indicates that crews have not yet been able to clear the 250 downed trees from the trail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maxwell_butte-12136/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180726 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101321Z UID:30455-1532476800-1532563199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Guests are welcome. It is a great way to train for summer hikes.\nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. Please call the leader if any questions URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12260/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180726 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180330T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101302Z UID:30315-1532476800-1532563199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dillard/Skyline Park DESCRIPTION:We will work in Dillard/Skyline Park. We will add drainage features and cut back vegetation from the trailsides. \nMeet at Dillard East ( AKA Mt Baldy) Parking lot off of Dillard road and Hidden Meadows Drive. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/skyline_park-12188/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180723 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180413T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101307Z UID:30349-1532217600-1532303999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rosary Lakes DESCRIPTION:This easy hike begins at Willamette Pass in the Pacific Crest Trail parking lot. There is a gradual climb and then walking through the forest past Lower Rosary Lake to Middle/ North Rosary Lakes for lunch. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rosary_lakes-12205/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180723 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101258Z UID:30279-1532217600-1532303999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Annual Beach Barefoot hike DESCRIPTION:We are designed to walk barefoot but evolved to shoe wearing creatures. Barefoot walking is candid way to feel the earth under your feet. Join me at Florence’s South Jetty on my second annual barefoot hiking experience. Let’s feel the sand!\nNote: there are many health benefits and some risks associated with going barefoot. Please use common sense.\nCarry sandals or (and) thick socks and use in case you are unable to handle sand under your feet. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_annual_beach_barefoot_hike-12170/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180723T235959 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180430T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101312Z UID:30389-1532131200-1532390399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Goat Rock Wilderness DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/goat_rock_wilderness-12225/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180722 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180717T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101336Z UID:30561-1532131200-1532217599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Friday 6:00pm update. The original plan was to meet at Fox Hollow trailhead at 8:0. Since no one has signed up\, I plan to start earlier t from Martin Street and go up to the top of Spencer. The elevation includes going to the top of Spencer Butte. My email is jbjacobsen@comcast.net Moderate pace. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_-12315/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180722 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180602T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101330Z UID:30513-1532131200-1532217599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Canyon Creek Meadows DESCRIPTION:This is a done in conjunction with another hike. The other hike will be counting on us for transportation. We’ll drop the other hikers at the PCT trailhead at the Santiam Pass. Then we head on to Jack Lake. The Jack Lake Trailhead is the entrance into the popular Canyon Creek Meadows and Wasco Lake area. We’ll have time to explore the Meadows and Wasco while we wait for the other group to descend from the PCT. We should bring binoculars. We might be able to watch the other hikers near the north ridge of Three-Fingered Jack.\n***This hike needs drivers. We need to support the other group; for them to be able to have a full wilderness group of 12 we need 4 drivers that can take three each. If we get at least four drivers then we can see about taking more for our hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/canyon_creek_meadows-12291/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180722 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101312Z UID:30383-1532131200-1532217599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Three Fingered Jack/ P.C.T. DESCRIPTION:This is a done in conjunction with another hike. The other hike will be providing our transportation.Our hike will be traveling north from the Santiam Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail as it passes beneath 3 Fingered Jack. Besides close up views of Jack we’ll be able to see view a variety of lakes and peaks from this often open trail. At about 6.5 we’ll look down to Canyon Creek Meadows to the east and toward Santiam and Duffy Lakes to the west. In another 3 miles we reach Minto pass and leave the PCT. Our path descends to Wasco Lake and then we can loop through Canyon Creek Meadows. It’s possible to forgo this loop and shorten the hike by 1.8 miles. We meet the other hiking group and Jack Lake Trailhead.\n **How many drivers are on the other hike limits the number of people that can go on this hike. I’m starting with a limit of 9. hopefully that can be bumped to the wilderness limit of 12. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_p-c-t-12222/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180722 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180312T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101253Z UID:30241-1532131200-1532217599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Broken Top DESCRIPTION:Broken Top is my favorite mountain. It’s the most beautiful of all the hikes/approaches of all the Oregon mountains. It as a super fun ridge to scramble up\, then has great exposure and a tiny bit of technical rock work at the top. So much fun.\nBroken Top is a long approach\, as you can see\, 17 miles round trip. You need to be in top\, physical shape. We will be moving at a brisk pace to complete it in one day.\nIf you are concerned about your fitness\, there are other Broken Top trips available that take two days\, where you camp at the base.\nI love doing Broken Top in one day because we get to carry a light pack.\nYou can choose to camp at the trailhead the evening before\, or drive over in the very early morning. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/broken_top-12151/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180720 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180205T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101236Z UID:30113-1531958400-1532044799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Old Albany DESCRIPTION:Load bus at 7:30 a.m.\, depart at 8:00.\nThe new Albany Historical Carousel is the focus of our trip to Linn County. On our way we will have a leisurely visit to old time Albany and the small rural city if Halsey. We’ll start at the Halsey city park for our coffee break. Next will be a tour at the Ewethful Fiber Farm & Mill located in an old\, old building\, part of a century farm. Yarns are produced here from a variety of animals. The gift shop has many temptations! Our last stop in Halsey is City Hall\, a new looking building rescued from the ancient railroad station. We’ll see democracy at work. In Albany we’ll visit the oldest house (Monteith 1849)\, the Regional museum and drive past many historic residences. Lunch (Bring you own) will be at the Monteith River Park located at the confluence of the Calapooia and Willamette rivers. This beautiful park has facilities for picnickers and a paved trail along the river. The Carousel located nearby is fun for all. We’ll have a tour of the carving room\, time for the gift shop and riding on a favorite animal. Our final stop will be at the Talking Waters garden in north Albany. This is an engineered water treatment wetland developed by Albany\, Millersburg and the metals manufacturing ATI. This is a good opportunity to enjoy the many sights available on a good trail around the grounds.\nPlease make all checks payable to: Obsidians Bus Trips Account\nCost: Members $55 Non-members $57 Due July 1\nRESERVATIONS AND MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Phelps 541-726-0118\, 2774 Viewmont Ave.\, Springfield\, OR 97477\n Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/old_albany-12081/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180525T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101321Z UID:30453-1531872000-1531958399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Guests are welcome. It is a great way to train for summer hikes.\nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. Please call the leader if any questions URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12259/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180722T235959 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180709T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101335Z UID:30553-1531699200-1532303999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mount Olympus DESCRIPTION:Monday\, 07/16: Drive from Eugene to Hoh Rain Forest CG with a stop at Quinault Wilderness info center for permits. (370 miles from Eugene\, ~7 hrs). Car camp and gear sort there.\nTuesday\, 07/18: Hike to Olympus or Lewis Meadow camps (10-12 miles)\nWednesday\, 07/19: Hike to Glacier Meadows camp (7-10 miles)\nThursday\, 07/20: Alpine start\, Summit via Crystal Pass & 5.6 direct summit block. Return to Glacier Meadows (~8 miles). Camp.\nFriday\, 07/21: Camp at one of the 5 campgrounds along the return trail depending on permit availability. Or hike the 17 miles to the cars (ouch) depending on group consensus. \n· Saturday\, 07/22: Drive home. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mount_olympus-12311/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180706T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101335Z UID:30551-1531612800-1531699199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Iron Mountain DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Pioneer Plaza /Safeway on W Q street . West side of parking lot.\n The early departure is to avoid the crowds and possibly afternoon hot temperatures. It is an hour drive up Mohawk Valley to Sweet Home. Then we head east up Highway 20 around 35 miles to Deer Creek Trailhead for the loop hike to Cone Peak Trail and the lookout where we will have lunch. Moderate pace with stops to view the flowers. It is not a flower identification hike nor is it a race. If the .9 mile trail from 4800 ft to 5455 ft to the lookout looks a bit too much\, there is a bench where you can wait. If questions\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net. There is a toilet at Deer Creek parking lot. If high temperatures are a problem\, we can make adjustments to shorten the hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/iron_mountain-12310/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180715 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180604T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101331Z UID:30519-1531526400-1531612799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Loop DESCRIPTION:***WEATHER ALERT***(710) Hot weather expected this weekend with valley temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s and probably high 80s at altitude. Be sure to carry enough water and wear light clothing. There is a lot of sun exposure on this hike.*** \nThis is the iconic Club hike. We will do the loop counterclockwise. It should be late enough that most of the snow has gone\, but be prepared for snow on the trail in the higher elevations. There should be good wildflowers as well. White Branch Creek may be deep enough to get some footwear wet in crossing\, but likely not. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_loop-12294/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180715 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180602T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101329Z UID:30511-1531526400-1531612799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Minto Pass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/minto_pass-12290/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180715T235959 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180224T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101246Z UID:30185-1531353600-1531699199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploring Central Oregon DESCRIPTION:### UPDATE July 11: ###\nPlan B is in Effect. The interpretive tour at Fort Rock has been cancelled by the ranger due to extreme fire danger. More info about Plan B is below. Trip members have been contacted. \n### UPDATE July 9: ###\nIt ‘s looking more and more like our trip to central Oregon will be timed to a heat wave. The temperatures will be hovering around 100 and there will be scorching sunshine. Heat exhaustion is a concern. Things might cool down to the lower 90’s on Saturday. This is a tough group\, but a constant barrage of heat can affect even the best of us. \nI’m amending the current trip schedule so we have more shade time. \nDay 1: Bring your swim trunks! We’ll spend a couple of additional hours in the Paulina Lakes area as there’s drinking water\, opportunities for swimming\, a visitor center (possibly with AC)\, and shade trees. In the late afternoon\, after the hottest part of the day\, we’ll drive to Hole in the Ground\, make camp and explore when its cooler. \nOn day 2\, we’ll visit the Fort Rock Cave as planned. Then make our way to Derrick Cave and spend the hottest part of the day in the general vicinity where we have access to a cool cave. In the late afternoon\, we’ll drive to the Green Mountain camping area. \nDay 3\, as planned. \nDay 4\, as planned. \n— PLAN B —— PLAN B —— PLAN B —— PLAN B —— PLAN B —— PLAN B — \nIn the event of extreme fire danger the tour at the Fort Rock cave might be cancelled. The interpretive ranger at Fort Rock will make a decision a day or two before. If this happened\, here’s plan B: \nDay 1: as planned. \nDay 2: Make our way to Derrick Cave on the early side\, and then drive to Crack in the Ground to hike in the cooler sub-terrain. That night camp at the Horserock RV campground (near Fort Rock) where’ there’s water\, a small store and showers. Cost per person will be approx. $22. \nDay 3: Drive north on 97 towards Bend and visit: High Desert Museum\, Lava Lands Visitor Center\, Lava Tube. That evening\, go the Pine Mountain Observatory as planned. \nDay 4: Sleep in a little and hit the road before the heat\, return to Eugene in the early afternoon. \n======\nORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:\nThis is 4-day exploration of central Oregon’s rich cultural heritage\, dynamic geology\, and majestic night sky. The trip is timed with a rare visit to the Fort Rock Cave with a state park interpreter and dark nighttime skies when the UO’s astronomical observatory is open to the public. This trip is ONLY for Obsidian members. Flexibility is a requirement\, it is the first visit by the leader to many of these areas\, this trip is exploratory. \nDAY 1:\nWe start the trip driving to the picturesque 80-foot side-by-side Paulina Creek Falls in the in Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At Newberry we’ll hike for several hours then drive to the Hole-in-the-Ground\, a mile wide and 500-feet deep maar (a volcanic explosion crater) to hike into the crater and walk the circumference if possible. We will overnight along the rim and enjoy stargazing. The elevation is 4\,650 feet so plan on cool temperatures at night. Driving time will be about 3.75 hours. Plan on hiking up to 5 miles. \nDAY 2:\nThe next morning we’ll rise early and drive a short distance to the Fort Rock State Park for a visit to its famous cave. Public visits to the cave are rarely offered and only with a park interpreter. This National Heritage cave is the site of an archaeological discovery of several sagebrush bark sandals dated to be 9\,000 to 11\,000-years old. About lunchtime we’ll stop by the Fort Rock Homestead Museum\, a collection of original homestead era (the early 1900s) buildings. Then we drive along the lava fields to Derrick Cave\, a 30 feet high\, 50 feet wide\, and 1/4 mile long lava tube with several illuminating skylights. In the afternoon we drive to the BLM Green Mountain Campground set up camp\, and if the nearby fire tower is open\, enjoy a birds-eye view of the high desert. The elevation is 5\,190 feet. That evening enjoy stargazing under a new moon. Driving time will be 2 hours. Expect to hike up to 4 miles. \nDAY 3:\nOn Day 3 we drive twenty minutes to Crack-in-the-Ground and hike this volcanic fissure which is about 2 miles long and up to 30-feet deep. Around noon\, our small caravan will stop in Christmas Valley for groceries and to fill up at a gas station. That afternoon we drive about two hours through Oregon’s Outback on hard-pack and paved roads. Emerging onto Hwy 20 we pass through the town of Brothers and Millican then to the University of Oregon’s Pine Mountain Observatory (PMO) for an evening of star watching. We’ll camp in a Forest Service site at the base of the observatory. We’ll have several hours to explore. The evening star show starts at 9 pm; schedule allowing\, visitors are provided with a tour of the large telescopes\, which includes a refurbished 15-inch scope! Plan on staying up late. PMO’s elevation is 6\,500 feet. Driving time is 2.5 hours\, could be more based on road conditions. Expect to hike up to 5 miles today. \nDAY 4:\nThe final morning we’ll sleep in\, and plan on heading back to Eugene at 10 am. Those who wish to head directly back are welcome to\, the rest are welcome to visit several sites that are just off the highway: the High Desert Museum\, Lava Lands Visitor Center & Lava Butte\, and Lava River Cave. Coming over Willamette Pass we’ll stop for a stretch break at Salt Creek Falls. The goal is to return to Eugene by 6 pm. Driving time today is 3.25 hours. Plan on walking up to 4 miles. \nPRE-TRIP MEETING: There will be a short pre-trip meeting for participants on Monday\, July 2nd at 5:30pm\, held upstairs at the Martet of Choice grocery store at Willamette and 29th street. \nCAMPING\, WEATHER & ELEVATION:\n# Campsites are first-come-first-served; if something is full it means we might have to bush camp.\n# Campsites are primitive; meaning many offer tables\, fire pits\, and pit toilets\, but there’s NO water or trash service.\n# Weather could include hot and cold extremes\, bring rain gear\, sun hat\, sun glasses\, warm hat for the night\, etc.\n# We will be hiking and camping between 5\,000 and 6\,500 feet\, plan for cold nights. \nDRIVING\n# The trip needs at least 2 drivers (trip leader is driving one car) with 3 or 4 people per car. A third driver is welcome.\n# All wheel drive cars are required. \nMONEY & FEES:\n# Additional Trips Fees: Fort Rock tickets are $10 and payable to the trip leader\, the PMO donation is $5\, the High Desert Museum ranges from $15/adult or $12/senior.\n# Cars should bring a public lands pass for forest service\, blm\, etc.\n# Bring extra cash for munchies and any supplies for when we’re in town. \nMISC:\n# The trip is fixed at 7 participants (this is the number of tickets for the cave).\n# Pine Mountain has some rules about red lights and camping; read about them here: https://pmo.uoregon.edu/visiting/\n# We will depart from a location in southeast Eugene\, you are welcome to use street parking for your vehicle if you are leaving it.\n# The departure address\, Google route map and location info links will be sent to confirmed participants. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploring_central_oregon-12124/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180713 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180704T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101335Z UID:30549-1531353600-1531439999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Matthieu Lakes DESCRIPTION:This 6 mile mountain pass hike holds it’s own with the 14 mile “big boys”. We will hike by 2 beautiful swim-able mountain lakes and have a view of the best of Oregon peaks. All are welcome . Fast pace hikers can arrange to add a few extra miles while others relax for a long lunch and swim in South Matthieu Lake. Call if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/matthieu_lakes-12309/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180713T235959 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101237Z UID:30123-1531267200-1531526399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Newport Beach Camping DESCRIPTION:Please note below change of venue for pre-trip meeting. Join us for a three-day\, two-night group camping trip at South Beach State Park\, just south of Newport\, OR. Six vehicles are permitted. Group camping site with portable toilets close by\, and flush toilets\, free hot showers further inside the park. All meals on your own except Thursday night with pizza/salad/dessert. Members have sign-up preferences until May 25. Cost: members $31; non-members $36. Mail check within five days of signing up to Evelyn Nagy\, payable to the Obsidians\, P.O. Box 10412\, Eugene\, OR. 97440. Cancellation policy: if you cancel prior to June 11\, you will forfeit $15. If you cancel thereafter\, no refund. Pre-trip meeting on Friday\, June 29\, 5:30\, at Market of Choice on south Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/newport_beach_camping-12087/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180712 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101320Z UID:30449-1531267200-1531353599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Guests are welcome. It is a great way to train for summer hikes.\nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. Please call the leader if any questions URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12257/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180710 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180604T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101330Z UID:30515-1531094400-1531180799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Waldo Mountain Loop DESCRIPTION:We will hike to the summit with it’s splendid views\, and perhaps a late lunch. The descent will be by way of a different trail to Waldo Meadows\, then out .5 miles to the Salmon Lakes and Salmon Creek Falls before returning to the cars. The trail through the meadows could be a bit overgrown. \nPlease note the late start time. My hope is to get the soft late afternoon light during the return hike. For those who desire post hike refreshments\, Brewers Union Local in Oakridge is a fine choice. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/waldo_mountain_loop-12292/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180709 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180702T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101334Z UID:30547-1531008000-1531094399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Phantom Orchid Hike DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Spencer Butte Trailhead\, the paved parking lot. We will hike up the main trail to the Meadow Intersection(first intersection) and then start downhill for around 10-15 minutes to the place where the rare phantom orchids appear each year. Retracing our steps uphill back to the intersection and then down to the parking lot. I’m not sure about the elevation gain.\nOptional is to hike the 1/2 mile to the summit adding several 100 feet to the elevation gain. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/phantom_orchid_hike-12308/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180709 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180324T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101257Z UID:30275-1531008000-1531094399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Middle Pyramid DESCRIPTION:This is one of my favorite hikes in the Old Cascades. The hiker is rewarded with mature forest\, small waterfall\, glacial cirque\, early summer wildflowers\, sub-alpine forest and a great view on a clear day. \nStart the trail on a bridged creek crossing. Trail climbs at a moderate grade through mixed forest of Douglas and True Fir. The trail levels out near a brushy area at the bottom of a glacial cirque. The trail then climbs steeply through forest and then south facing clearings. Follow a ridge interspersed with rock gardens and wildflowers to the north side of the Middle Pyramid. Trail travels through dense sub-alpine forest to the summit. The top of Middle Pyramid once had a lookout. On a clear day\, hikers have a 360 degree view of the area. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/middle_pyramid-12168/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180708 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180528T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101326Z UID:30489-1530921600-1531007999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yapoah Crater Geology DESCRIPTION:This classic Obsidian hike will take us up a short section of the PCT beyond South Mathieu Lake to some excellent views of the Cascade Volcanic Arc. From the top of Yapoah Crater there is an excellent view of recent lava flows and glacial features near North Sister and Collier Cone. Climbing the volcanic cone is optional. On the return loop we will visit North Mathieu Lake\, one of the most unusual lakes in the area\, partly formed by a lava dam. Each hiker will receive a geologic map of the area. We will almost certainly encounter some large patches of snow. Hiking poles (at least 1) are very helpful in maintaining balance when crossing these snow patches. I highly recommend them. How much snow remains to be seen. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yapoah_crater_geology-12279/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180705 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180523T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101320Z UID:30445-1530662400-1530748799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:SOMETHING DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF THE BUTTE TO BUTTE RACE.\nThe race will make getting to our usual starting place on Martin street difficult at best. This week we will break into two or three groups. One\, lead by Dave Cooper\, will start from the Blanton trailhead. Round trip from Blanton is 9 miles. Janet Jacobsen will lead the other group starting at the Dillard Road/Baldy parking lot. The route to the top from Dillard is about a mile shorter than from Blanton. Let’s assume that the Dillard group goes at a bit slower pace. If both groups leave at 8:00 we might come together at the tie trail junction. Anyone wanting a slower pace from the Blanton start can just sign-in early and get started. Or start from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. Carla Cooper will have a sign-in sheet there. That would keep their distance down to about 5 miles. There will be a way to sign in at all three start locations. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12255/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180703 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180615T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101333Z UID:30537-1530489600-1530575999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Row River Trail DESCRIPTION:Meet at Trailhead Park on Main Street in Cottage Grove (E. Main St. and S. 10th St). Self- arrange carpooling. \nRow River Trail bike ride: this is a pleasant out and back 31 mile ride on an old railroad line from Cottage Grove upstream along the Row River. Several historic bridges are viewed and/or crossed along the trail which skirts Dorena Lake and ends at Culp Creek\, riding through a mix of wooded and farm stretches. Elevation change is minimal. Several picnic areas along the way provide restrooms and nice lunch options. Trip leader will entertain the possibility of participants lounging over lunch around mile 12 on the reservoir (making it a 25 mile mile round trip) while others complete an additional 3+ miles and return for lunch themselves. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/row_river_trail-12303/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180703 DTSTAMP:20260803T203424 CREATED:20180526T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101325Z UID:30479-1530489600-1530575999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bohemia Mountain DESCRIPTION:Please indicate if you can drive when you sign up. We will need drivers who are comfortable driving their vehicle on gravel and a section that is “narrow\, steep and rough” according to Sullivan in his Central Cascades hiking book. We will car pool from LCC and meet Michael in Cottage Grove. From Cottage Grove we will drive up the paved road along Brice Creek\, turn on RD 2212 for 6 miles.\, then another 8.3 miles to Champion Saddle\, RD 2460 toward Fairview Peak. Another mile takes you to Bohemia Saddle County Park for the hike to Bohemia Mountain (5\,840’ ). Other stops include Bohemia City (a ghost town)\, a rock garden just below the town with wildflowers\, Musick Guard station\, Fairfield Peak. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bohemia_mountain_-12274/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR