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:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201229 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101735Z UID:32389-1609113600-1609199999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:McDowell Creek/Horserock Ridge DESCRIPTION:We’ll tentatively plan to hit Horserock Ridge and the bulk of our climbing first (3.7 mi\, 1128 ft)\, and then relax amid the beautiful waterfalls of McDowell Creek Park (1.7 mi\, 200 ft). Parking is sparse at Horserock Ridge trailhead and it’s good to get there early. However\, depending on the weather we may reverse the order\, and if it’s really wet\, we will skip Horserock altogether because it’s exposed and the rocks can be slippery. Instead\, we’ll hike the McDowell Creek loop twice to get a little more mileage. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/horserock_ridge-25315/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201228 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101743Z UID:32437-1609027200-1609113599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Andrew Reasoner explora DESCRIPTION:Convenient short drive. Easy explora-hike with landowner\, through a maze of roads and good trails. Learn about environment and effort to restore local area.\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/andrew_reasoner_explora-25339/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201227 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201205T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101736Z UID:32391-1608940800-1609027199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Meet by the restrooms across from the Pavilion. The plan is to take Trail 5 to Trail 56\, Trail 6 to the summit (3.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. I’m not sure about the total elevation but there is elevation on the return route. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. (I didn’t include the North Trailhead in this loop) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25316/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201220T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101739Z UID:32413-1608854400-1608940799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We will hike the popular Mill Hill and Woodpecker Loops. Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-25327/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201218T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101739Z UID:32411-1608854400-1608940799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eugene Mural Walk DESCRIPTION:LRichard Hughes is the Assistant Leader. ooking for something to do on this special day? An excuse to wear an elf hat or antlers? Let’s admire and learn about some of the Eugene downtown murals. We’ll meet on the 7th St Hult Center steps; hopefully\, the Parcade garage will be open. There is a hand-out; bring reading glasses. We will start by walking up/down Skinner Butte\, including exploring part of the brand new “round the mountain” trail. For inspiration and mural locations\, see: https://www.20x21eug.com/ Meetup/Departure Location: Hult Center steps\, 7th St side URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eugene_mural_walk-25326/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201225 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101735Z UID:32385-1608768000-1608854399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Find the Bench DESCRIPTION:Update: There will be 9 of us and we be careful to social distance and not impact others. Look for me by my car 2 or 3 rows down from the feebox/main gate. We will start with a four-mile loop on the Arboretum and South Meadow Wetland Overlook\, looking for benches and poignant quotes for a not too long reflection. Optional — We will then pick up the pace eventually and make our way to the top (perhaps Trail 35). Of particular interest will be benches that have connections to Obsidians: Mike Shirk’s bench by the Octopus Tree\, Clarence and Dorothy Scherer\, Bill Morse\, Allan Coons\, and Art Skach. The mileage and elevation will depend on the interest and the weather. Check out the link to the David Douglas Monument: www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/David_Douglas_Monument URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_find_the_bench-25313/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201224 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201207T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101737Z UID:32397-1608681600-1608767999@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-25319/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201224 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101734Z UID:32381-1608681600-1608767999@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-25311/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201223 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201112T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101726Z UID:32331-1608595200-1608681599@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-25286/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201222 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101733Z UID:32371-1608508800-1608595199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Winter Solstice DESCRIPTION:This is the shorter Mt. Pisgah Winter Solstice hike. Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 4:37. I plan to take trail 17 to 3 then 4 up to the main trail and the summit. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email me a pkcoots@gmail.com if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_winter_solstice-25306/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201222 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20200924T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101709Z UID:32207-1608508800-1608595199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Winter Solstice (long) DESCRIPTION:Update: Jon Jost will be assistant leader. More details later about two groups/staggered departure. This will be the long hike on Trail 4 and then going up Trail 2. Look for us by my car a row or two or three down from the fee box.. Sunset is 4:37 pm. If we are surprised with clear skies\, we will join a crowd of solstice hikers looking for the sun rays to light up the Mt. Pisgah Sighting Pedestal. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. From Mike Smith: Jupiter and Saturn both set at 6:58 pm. It is well after sunset\, but I would start looking right after sunset\, and yes\, use binoculars. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_winter_solstice_long-25223/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201221 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201216T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101738Z UID:32409-1608422400-1608508799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Zumwalt Slugs and Snails DESCRIPTION:Convenient short drive. Rainy morning walk through the local park\, good trails\, muddy woods\, and along the Fern Ridge Reservoir.\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/zumwalt_slugs_and_snails_-25325/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201221 DTSTAMP:20260624T051616 CREATED:20201121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101729Z UID:32347-1608422400-1608508799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bechtel Shelter DESCRIPTION:This a good warm up trip for the season. Folks who have cross country ski experience are welcome. This is not a trip for the first timer. Trip canceled due to leader health. I will put it back on in January. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bechtel_shelter-25294/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201221 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101724Z UID:32319-1608422400-1608508799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sutton Creek/Darko’s Hidden Cove DESCRIPTION:Please arrive few minutes earlier. We will leave promptly at 8AM and drive Hwy 126 (Linslaw Park bathroom stop) and Hwy 101 to the trail-head (GPS location 44.049091\, -124.130566)\nFrom there we will hike north on the low tide beach crossing two creeks. Sutton Creek can be 2-3 ft. deep\, Berry Creek can be up to 15 inches deep. Our destination is a beautiful hidden cove. After the lunch we will hike same way back\, stopping at Berry Creek beach for brief litter pick-up (if is any there..).\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.\n=> Due to heavy rain forecast and possible dangerous creek crossings\, our December 20th hike is cancelled.\nSutton Creek/Darko’s Hidden Cove hike will be rescheduled … one of these days. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/darkos_hidden_cove-25280/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201220 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201124T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101729Z UID:32349-1608336000-1608422399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Midnight Lake DESCRIPTION:This is a good first-of-the-season trip for intermediate skiers (it’s really not appropriate for beginners). We’ll plan on heading up to Midnight Lake via the PCT\, then following the trail through the woods over to the road past Bechtel Shelter\, for a nice glide back to Pengra Pass and then the parking lot. Lunch will be at either Midnight Lake or at Bechtel Shelter. Depending on conditions\, it could turn into an out-and-back instead of a loop (for instance\, if it’s icy under the trees). Trip will be cancelled or re-scheduled if snow conditions are inadequate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/midnight_lake-25295/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201021T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101721Z UID:32293-1608249600-1608335999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Food For Lane County hike DESCRIPTION:We will divide into two groups\, six each. Meet at Gate F /bridge on the south side of the Lane County Fairgrounds to walk on the Fern Ridge bike path to the Food for Lane County warehouse on Bailey Hill Road. (There are two gates (E & F) south of the events center). In years past we have carried cans but this year\, I suggest a lightweight check or cash to promote our theme\, “Carrying each other by feeding others.” Another option is to donate online\, possibly a tribute card for the holiday season. https://foodforlanecounty.org/donate/donate-funds/tribute-card/ If questions\, Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/food_for_lane_county_hike-25267/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201217 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101734Z UID:32379-1608076800-1608163199@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-25310/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201217 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101733Z UID:32375-1608076800-1608163199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:***NOTE: I WILL LEAD A GROUP AT 8-815 AM\, SHOULD YOU BE ON THE WAIT LIST AND WANT TO GO. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT mssq@comcast.net. Darian Morray will lead another group that will not start before 830 am\, since he will be arriving close to then and I will be leaving before then. \nEvery 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-25308/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201216 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101725Z UID:32325-1607990400-1608076799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:New guidelines restrict our group size to 6. THEREFORE – UPDATE. Since many arrive before 7:30\, I plan to stagger departures with no more than six in a group\, probably smaller. We have had no problems spreading out. \nThis 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. 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-25283/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201215 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201212T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101738Z UID:32405-1607904000-1607990399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Evening at Hileman Landing DESCRIPTION:Convenient short drive. Easy evening walk through the woods and bushy trails along the Willamette River.\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: Albertson\, Santa Clara (parking lot close to BurgerKing URL:https://obsidians.org/event/evening_at_hileman_landing-25323/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201214 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101729Z UID:32345-1607817600-1607903999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills DESCRIPTION:Thurston Hills Natural Area parking lot of HWY 126 ( that’s just 2 miles east of HWY 126 / Main Street intersection.) This is a fairly new trail. Depending on signup this may work as a shuttle. The advantage of this trail is it very close in and you get a great hike in the woods. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills-25293/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201213 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101736Z UID:32395-1607731200-1607817599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marshall Island Rain Walk DESCRIPTION:Convenient short drive. Rainy afternoon walk through the woods and bushy ungroomed trails along Willamette River.\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: Albertson\, Santa Clara (parking lot closest to Burger King) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marshall_island_rain_walk-25318/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201213 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20200223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101612Z UID:31775-1607731200-1607817599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bus Trips Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:Special Event: CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE LODGE\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2–4 p.m.\nYou are invited to join us for a festive afternoon featuring refreshments\, music and door prizes. This celebration of the season is open to all Obsidians\, family and friends\, as well as nonmember guests who have traveled with us in the past. It will be a good opportunity to renew acquaintances and meet new friends.\nQuestions? Call Sharon Cutsforth 541-746-4929 or Judy Garwood 541-683-5539 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bus_trips_christmas_party-25001/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201212 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101731Z UID:32361-1607644800-1607731199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:MEET at the North Trailhead. (Turn left — not right to the main gate/pavilion) Required to have a face covering. Please read the COVID guidelines on our webpage. We will take Trail 3 to Trail 4\, then DOWN to Trail 2 and then UP 800 ft elevation on the east side. It will take around two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top. I like this route because we see fewer people\, the trail is wider in some sections and we aren’t hiking under the power lines. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25301/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201210 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101733Z UID:32377-1607472000-1607558399@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-25309/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201210 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201201T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101733Z UID:32373-1607472000-1607558399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:New guidelines restrict our group size to 6. THEREFORE – this weekly hike will have a early start at 8 AM and a final start no later than 8:30 AM. We need some of you to arrive between 8 and 8:10 – and leave promptly. Assistant leader\, Janet\, will leave with the first 5 people. The next 5 people will leave after 8:15 with Kay acting as sweep\, leaving no later than 8:30 AM. This way we will stagger the starts and have no more than 6 in either group. 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.)Social 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-25307/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101725Z UID:32321-1607385600-1607471999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:New guidelines restrict our group size to 6. THEREFORE – this weekly hike will have a start at 7:30 AM and another (final) start at 7:45 AM. We need some of you to arrive by 7:30 – and leave promptly. This week’s Assistant Leader\, Janet J.\, will leave with the first people who arrive. The next group will leave with Jorry R. no later than 7:45. This way we will stagger the starts and have no more than 6 in either group. (It is common for this hike that we have at least two groups hiking at different paces.) \nThis 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. \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/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25281/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101728Z UID:32343-1607212800-1607299199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Gold Lake Snowshoe DESCRIPTION:First snow shoe of the year. If the snow disappears I will convert this to a hike. We will travel up Hwy 58 to Gold Lake snow park. This trip is suitable for beginners. It a good warm up to make sure we have all the gear we need and it is in working order for the season. This is a road trip leading to Gold Lake shelter we will return the way we came. If you are planning on a season in the snow you will need a snow park permit. This can be obtained at Bergs Ski shop on 13th Ave. Most outdoor shops will sell these. I think the cost is $25.00 for the season and $5.00 for a day pass. You can rent snowshoes packages at Bergs also. If you are new to snowshoeing please practice putting SS on and off at home several times. You get very cold in the snow. Call me with any questions. 541-953-7046 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake_snowshoe-25292/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101732Z UID:32369-1607126400-1607212799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Lower Hardesty Trails DESCRIPTION:Please read the Covid-19 protocols on the Obsidian website prior to the hike. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Participants will manage their own transportation.\n We will begin our hike at the Lower Hardesty trailhead just off Hwy 58. The hike will be in the shape of an upside-down “Y.” We’ll hike due south about 2.2 miles\, gaining 1300 feet in the process\, and turn around when we hit Forest Road 5835. Then we’ll retrace our steps back to the north\, and branch off to the southwest when we cross a faint\, abandoned forest road at about the 3.4 mile mark. This narrows to an unnamed hiking path which is fairly level. We’ll have lunch at about the 4.7 mile mark\, then return to the junction and continue north to the parking lot. The cumulative elevation gain is about 1625 feet. This hike does not have any views\, but is a pleasant\, nearby alternative to hikes on the Ridgeline or Mt.Pisgah trail systems. The pace will be moderate\, so we get a decent workout. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lower_hardesty_trails-25305/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205 DTSTAMP:20260624T051617 CREATED:20201019T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101720Z UID:32289-1607040000-1607126399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Warm Cap Drop Off DESCRIPTION:The walk has been canceled. If you did not receive an email from me\, please let me know at jbjacobsen@comcast.net .\nYou can still drop off the caps between 1:00 and 2:00 at the South Eugene Parking Lot. Joella and I will be there to safely take your donation.\nYou are welcome to walk on your own to Hendricks Park in small groups (no more than six). Please though no large gathering in the parking lot. Find someone to hike with and take off. You can also drop your donation off at Joella Ewing’s front door at 2384 Washington Street. Thanks so much. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/warm_cap_drop_off-25265/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR