• Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Tommy Young

    We will start on time at 6:45 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. And then to the Spencer Butte summit.

    Canceled Scout Camp Trail

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Buzz Blumm

    Long drive, short hike with spectacular views!

    Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Denise Rubenstein

    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.

    52nd to Blanton Ridge

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Lisa VanLiefde

    Meet at 52nd and Willamette, park on 52nd street near the water tower. We'll hike over to the Blanton Trailhead and return.

    Mt Pisgah Solstice Sunset Hike

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Sandra Sigrist

    We will meet at my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:59pm and the moonrise is 8:25pm. We will plan to take trails 17 and 3 to catch the main trail to the summit. A faster group of hikers may choose to include a portion of Trail 4 if it is open. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email the leader or summertrips@obsidians.org if you have questions.

    McKenzie River Trail

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: Kathie Carpenter

    A beautiful and challenging all-day hike through some of Oregon's most iconic landscapes - waterfalls, lava fields and moss-covered old growth forest, all along the banks of the wild and scenic McKenzie River. We'll do this as a one-way shuttle with cars parked at the upper and lower trail head.

    Canceled Pisgah East Side Loop

    Activity: Hike

    Leader: David Hawkins

    To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station …

    Middle Sister 2

    Activity: Climb

    Leader: Dalen Willhite

    Climbing Middle Sister and hoping for good weather.