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SUMMARY:Middle Fork of Willamette
DESCRIPTION:The Middle Fork of the Willamette River Trail runs from Sand Prairie Campground near Hills Ck Reservoir to Timpanogas lk.  It passes Chuckle Spring\, the headwater of the Willamette River.\nWe will be doing the section from road 2127 to road 2184 out and back.  If we have enough drivers we also have the option of doing a shuttle and hiking one way from Sand Prairie Campground to Rd. 2184. Hoping for some spring flowers and wildlife.\nNote\, I believe there has been construction since I hiked it a few years back\, but it is still possible that we may have a creek crossing along the way.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/middle_fork_of_willamette-26530/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230422T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102302Z
UID:34725-1685059200-1685145599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2\, 4 and 1 and then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road.\n      Car break-ins occur on occasion and happened to one member on our last hike\, so be sure to leave nothing in view in your car.\n     Some will likely choose to lunch together at the Pleasant Hill Sunrise Cafe afterwards.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26501/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230423T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102303Z
UID:34727-1685145600-1685231999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Oak Knoll\, Hendricks Park
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 28 / Hilyard at 8:45AM and then carpool to the trailhead in Hendriks park area.\nParking on our trailhead is limited so we’ll try to carpool. \nThis 9AM – noon work party project is ideal for restoration-savvy volunteers. The Oak Knoll\, savannah grassland at Hendricks\, is in need of some real attention. There’s invasive grasses\, vinca\, and poison hemlock encroaching on oaks.  We will have projects Do you know where The Oak Knoll is? \nPositioned between groovy Eugene’s Laurelwood \nneighborhood and nearby Hendricks Park\, this savannah grassland is in constantly needs of some real attention. There are some invasive grasses\, vinca\, and poison hemlock encroaching on oaks. The Obsidians Stewardship Committee runs a work party project ideal for skilled restoration volunteers. \nToday we worked under the watchful eye of Cait Wisbeski\, City of Eugene\, Hendricks Park Volunteer Coordinator. \nBesides being part of the community\, we had a good feeling of being a steward of the land and part of a big project\, we had fun. The first track maintenance participant happily expressed “This is really good for me”. Please volunteer.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/oak_knoll_hendricks_park-26502/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230523T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102313Z
UID:34799-1685145600-1685231999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marys Peak North Trail
DESCRIPTION:An hour or so drive to Junction City and on  Highway 20 to Woods Creek Road—then 7.5 miles on paved and gravel road to the North Ridge Trailhead #1350. It is 4.4 mile hike up to the day use Observation Point /parking lot/toilets where we will see yellow avalanche  lilies in the meadow. Another .6 miles to the top of Marys Peak (3750 ft) for lunch. We should start the hike around 9:30 and app. 2 1/2 hours reach the summit.  It is marked as moderate but the elevation gain s like two Pisgahs. No snow!  The representative at the Corvallis Forest Headquarters said they had been no reports of trees across the trail.  I am sure there will be trees to cross over.  Target opens at 8:00 so bathrooms would be available. There are no convenient ones on the way to the trailhead and none at the trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak_north_trail_-26538/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230522T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102313Z
UID:34797-1685232000-1685318399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eagles Rest
DESCRIPTION:Eagles Rest: only 26 miles up highway 58. The turn-off then becomes about 3 miles of gravel road. Last fall it had been re-paved and was in good shape. This is a lovely hike through lush forest up to the top of Eagles Rest and a nice view. This is where we’ll take a break & early lunch. Could be a bit muddy.  \nCarpool: Parking is a bit limited\, so please prepare to carpool\, the fewer cars the better.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eagles_rest-26537/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102304Z
UID:34737-1685318400-1685404799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Masonic Cemetery /Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Departure Place: 25th and University\, Main gate with signage—not the dead end road to the Abbey. We will stroll through the cemetery and then on city streets up to the golf course and taking the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. We might stop at the Bog. The “relaxed” hike will take around 2.5 hours so that we are back at the cemetery by noon for Taps at the Public Square. Hope Abbey Mausoleum will be open. See Masonic Cemetery website for details about Memorial week-end activities including a concert.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26507/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230210T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102233Z
UID:34505-1685404800-1685491199@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26390/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230521T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102312Z
UID:34789-1685404800-1685491199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eula Ridge - Hardesty loop
DESCRIPTION:The forest is beautiful and green.  This hike climbs steeply up the Eula Ridge trail and connects with the Hardesty Trail. The top of Hardesty has the remnants of a lookout\, with trees blocking the view that used to exist.  The return down the Hardesty Trail has more switchbacks as it descends to the Hardesty Trailhead.\nThe drivers will pull into the Hardesty Trailhead and we’ll take a car/cars to the Eula Ridge Trailhead.  Upon completion\, cars will return to Eula Ridge to pick up vehicles at that location.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eula_ridge_-_hardesty_loop-26533/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102216Z
UID:34389-1685491200-1685577599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Headwaters Brushing
DESCRIPTION:We are switching project location and task for this project.  We will cut back brush from along the Amazon Headwaters trail. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Fox Hollow Road. Work party goes from 5:30PM – 8PM.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_headwaters_brushing-26331/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102226Z
UID:34459-1685491200-1685577599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery 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 conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26366/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230424T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102303Z
UID:34731-1685491200-1685577599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:CPR and AED class
DESCRIPTION:Basic Life Support CPR will be covered over 3 hours.  It will be a hands on experience using manikins.  Material covered will be one and two rescuer adult CPR\, use of an AED\, how to provide breaths using a mask\, one and two rescuer child and infant CPR and how to assist a choking patient.  Those completing the 3 hour training will receive an American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support CPR.  The card will be good for 2 years and will cost $10.\nInstructors:  Laurie Monico and Hannah Shallice.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cpr_and_aed_class-26504/
CATEGORIES:Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230331T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102251Z
UID:34641-1685664000-1685750399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:49 pm and moonrise is 7:43  pm  Current plan is to take Trails 7\,3 and 1. Faster hikers usually include a section of Trail 4. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions.  We probably will be hiking down as the sun sets. (Full Moon is June 3   If you don’t have a Lane County pass \, please\, please allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26458/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230505T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102305Z
UID:34745-1685664000-1685750399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on Hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.   The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road.  Remove all valuables from your vehicle. (I will be at the Sunrise Cafe parking lot at 7:25 am if anyone wants to carpool from there) \nWe will hike to the summit on trails #2\, 4\, 3 and then #1 and returning on trail #6.  (This route is a modified hike that David Hawkins organizes) Good conditioning hike.  Optional brunch/lunch following hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26511/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230529T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102314Z
UID:34807-1685664000-1685750399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Fort Rock
DESCRIPTION:1.7 mile level hike around the outside rock formation + additional exploratory hiking up into ramparts with 100’ elevation gain. Beautiful and endless views of the surrounding desert and ranches. After hiking\, we can tour the Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum in the nearby town of Fort Rock\, and learn the fascinating and tragic story of the homesteaders’ boondoggle a century ago.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fort_rock-26542/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230604T235959
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230327T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102250Z
UID:34637-1685664000-1685923199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Heceta Head & Tahkenitch
DESCRIPTION:Note: If you sign-up for this multi-day trip\, please don’t casually cancel last minute. Doing so prevents others from attending and costs the trip leader out-of-pocket reservation fees. Thank you! \nThis is a 2-night camping trip to the coast where we will be hiking at Heceta Head and in the Tahkenitch dunes.  PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH THE ENTIRE TRIP DESCRIPTION \nFriday\, June 2nd:\nPlan on hiking 2.5 miles with a minimal elevation gain.\nArrive at the Sutton Campground Campground Loop A\, Siuslaw National Forest (Coordinates: 44.0567\, -124.1080) on your own schedule; 2 pm at the earliest time to check-in\, but you can arrive that evening depending on your schedule. In the evening –if the wind cooperates– we may try to do a beach walk at nearby Baker Beach. If windy\, we will opt for an inland local walk (2.5 miles RT to Alder Lake) or hang out around the campfire. \nSaturday: June 3rd\nPlan on hiking 8 miles with an elevation gain of 800 feet.\nIn the morning\, at approx 9am\, we drive 11 miles to Carl Washburne State Park and park in the day-use area. We will hike to the Heceta Head Lighthouse via the beach (note: the high tide is approx. 2pm that day)\, the Hobbit Trail\, and across Heceta Head. On the return walk we cross the highway and continue to the China Creek Loop (provided the loop is open)\, through the campground following China Creek to the ocean then walking the short distance back to the day-use area. We return to camp. \nSunday: June 4th\nPlan on hiking 6.5 miles with an elevation gain of 650 feet.\nWe break camp about 9am and drive 19 miles to the Tahkenitch Day Use Area (Tahkenitch Dunes – Threemile Lake North Trailhead). We will hike the Tahkenitch\, having lunch near Threemile Lake. We will walk past the foredunes and down to the beach\, walking north for a mile (high tide is approx 2:30pm today). Near the mouth of Tahkenitch Creek\, we will walk over the dunes and back to the parking area. The anticipated return time to Eugene will be in the mid-afternoon. \nThe trip amount is $30/person (covers 2 nights in the group camp and firewood) and payable to the trip leader at time of arrival. The Group Campground is a tent-only area. Bring your own food\, supplies\, tent\, etc. Please bring your State Park Pass and All-In-One Federal Pass for your vehicle. Please try to carpool as much as possible as our reservation is limited to 6 vehicles. Dress for the weather. The Sutton Campground is located approx. 6 miles north of the 126 and 101 junction in Florence\, Oregon. A Fred Meyer is several miles away if you forget something.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/heceta_head__tahkenitch-26456/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230604T235959
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230410T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102257Z
UID:34687-1685664000-1685923199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Illinois River Kalmiopsis Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Come experience one of the best hikes in the Rogue NF Kalmiopsis Wilderness along the eastern Illinois River Trail during peak wildflower season. We’ll leave Eugene Friday afternoon and drive south to Selma and onto the Illinois River road and the Briggs Creek TH. Please note the final 7 miles to TH are gravel/dirt manageable at slow speed by passenger car. We’ll hike downriver following the Illinois River Trail and camp Friday night at Pine Creek approx 5 miles from TH. Saturday we’ll day hike out-and-back conditions permitting approx 9 miles to the summit of Bald Mtn 3\,975’. Sunday pack up and return to TH.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/illinois_river_kalmiopsis_wilderness_-26482/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102217Z
UID:34391-1685750400-1685836799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:National Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:We will work on concert with the City and the LDS church volunteers to create and surface tread in Wild Iris Ridge Park. \nMeet at the Summit Sky Trailhead near Tiburon Lane. Work party goes from 9-12 am.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/national_trails_day-26332/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230413T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102259Z
UID:34699-1685750400-1685836799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak - Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:This climb 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. The climb is approximately 10 miles round trip with over 4000 ft of total elevation gain.  As you prepare for this\, think about hiking 4 Mount Pisgahs in a day
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak_-_graduation_climb-26488/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230419T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102302Z
UID:34723-1685750400-1685836799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Fort Rock
DESCRIPTION:1.7 mile level hike around the outside rock formation + additional exploratory hiking up into ramparts with 100’ elevation gain. Beautiful and endless views of the surrounding desert and ranches. After hiking\, we can tour the Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum in the nearby town of Fort Rock\, and learn the fascinating and tragic story of the homesteaders’ boondoggle a century ago.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fort_rock-26500/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230501T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102304Z
UID:34739-1685836800-1685923199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah Long Route w/Options
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-town hike with varying distance options! We will meet at the Mt. Pisgah West (main) Trailhead\, by the bathrooms. If you don’t have a Lane County pass\, be sure to allow time to purchase one with a Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the fee box by the upper trailhead. Our route will follow the Incense Cedar Trail and Trails 5\, 56 and 6 to the summit\, where we will gather for water and a snack. At this point\, those who prefer a shorter hike can return from the summit directly via main Trail 1\, a total of about 5 miles and 2-2.5 hours. To complete the long route\, we will descend on Trail 2\, then follow Trails 4 and 3 around Swing Hill to the North Trailhead\, and finally return to the West Trailhead along the river trail. The complete hike takes about 4 hours for the 9.4 miles.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/options-26508/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230520T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102311Z
UID:34787-1685836800-1685923199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ankeny Hill
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the parking lot of the Ankeny Hill Nature Preserve in Jefferson Oregon. Address is 130 Ankeny Hill Rd. SE Jefferson. The route is a loop which we will do clockwise\, passing through Sidney Oregon. We will cross the Willamette via the Buena Vista Ferry\, heading North along the west side of the river\, stopping at the park in Independence for lunch. After lunch we will cross the Willamette\, following the river along the east shore\, returning to the Nature Center via Buena Vista Road South. It will be a leisurely ride and we will stop to regroup at intersections. Meetup/Departure Location: Ankeny Hill Nature Preserve Bike Ride
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ankeny_hill-26532/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTSTAMP:20260524T043252
CREATED:20230210T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102233Z
UID:34507-1686009600-1686095999@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26391/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230508T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102306Z
UID:34753-1686009600-1686095999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Evening hike: Baldy/Fox Hollow
DESCRIPTION:6 pm: Meet at the trailhead on DILLARD RD & HIDDEN MEADOWS DRIVE. It’s a small lot\, if there is not enough parking\, you can park further up Dillard about 1/4 miles and walk back to meet us. We’ll head towards FoxHollow and loop back\, then ascend up to Mt. Baldy and return to our cars.  \nIt’s rated easy due to mileage\, however please note the elevation gain. If you have any questions\, please give me a call.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fox_hollow-26515/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230516T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102309Z
UID:34771-1686009600-1686095999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Skinner Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will ascend the north side of the Butte from the parking lot on old trails and will traverse the summit to the east lookout. Then we will hike down to the relatively new Mid-Elevation Trail and will circle the Butte clockwise. When we come again to the north side\, we will hike down and take the trail to the Campbell Center parking lot to see if there is activity at the bald eagles’ nest\, then will return to the cars.  There will probably still be wildflowers on the Butte. Meetup/Departure Location:  Skinner Butte Parking Lot (near RiverPlay)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/skinner_butte-26524/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230207T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102227Z
UID:34467-1686096000-1686182399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery 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 conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26371/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
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UID:34481-1686355200-1686441599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill.  Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. When Spring Blvd ends at a T intersection\, turn left and  immediately look for the Obsidians sign and driveway on your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge.  The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26378/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230414T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102259Z
UID:34701-1686355200-1686441599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak - Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:This climb 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. The climb is approximately 10 miles round trip with over 4000 ft of total elevation gain.  As you prepare for this\, think about hiking 4 Mount Pisgahs in a day
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak_-_graduation_climb-26489/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230522T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102312Z
UID:34791-1686355200-1686441599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt June (via Lost Creek)
DESCRIPTION:This is a close in hike in the Dexter area. It’s a steady climb for about 2 miles\, then a “rolling” up and down\, and finally a short\, steep climb to the former lookout tower at the top. There will be some woodland wildflowers and hopefully\, a profusion of flowers at a rock outcropping. Most of the Cascade mountains can be seen from the top. Poles may be helpful for the steep sections. Note: Bill Sullivan’s description of the hike starts from a different trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_june_via_lost_creek-26534/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230614
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230210T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102233Z
UID:34509-1686614400-1686700799@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26392/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTSTAMP:20260524T043253
CREATED:20230207T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102227Z
UID:34469-1686700800-1686787199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery 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 conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26372/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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