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Spirit/Pinard/Moon Falls trifecta
Fun hike to three separate falls in close proximity to each other east of Cottage Grove. Trails may…
1 event,
Masonic Cemetery to Obsidian Lodge
Departure Place 25th and University, Main gate with signage—not the dead end road to the Abbey.
We…
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2 events,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spe…
Illicit Trail Deconstruction
For the first Wednesday evening of the summer season we will be working to remove obstacles created …
1 event,
Obsidian Grounds
We will be doing routine maintenance (mowing, weed whacking, weeding beds) to get things spruced up …
1 event,
3 events,
Hardesty Mountain
I scouted this on Memorial Day, and other than 4 small blowdowns, step-overs or go-unders, it is cle…
National Trails Day, Brushing
Work to cut back brush from the sides of the Main Trail and kiosk and trailhead cleaning.
Meet at t…
National Trails Day
Celebrate National Trails Day with an AFTERNOON Get Acquainted hike on the Ribbon Trail. Meet at the…
2 events,
McKenzie – Sahalie to Tamolitch
This is one of my favorite stretches of the McKenzie River Trail. We will park at Koosah Falls and …
Diamond Peak – Graduation
Diamond Peak is a good introduction to non-technical snow climbing. At 8750 ft, it is the tallest m…
2 events,
Browder Ridge
We will go up the Gate Creek Trail to the viewpoint at 4800' with views of Three FingerJack, Mt. Was…
1 event,
House Rock
Departs from: Springfield, Winco Parking lot, I-105/Mohawk. 1920 Olympic Street, Springfield. This g…
1 event,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spe…
1 event,
UO Campus Tree Appreciation
Meet at the bocce ball area of the park at the corner of 24th Avenue and University Boulevard.
It…
2 events,
Mt June (via Lost Creek)
This is a classic, nearby hike with a great pay-off - relatively short drive, longer hike, great vie…
3 events,
Iron Mountain Wildflowers
Wild flowers may be a bit delayed this year due to heavy snow pack. I will get reports a few days ea…
Canceled South Sister – Prouty Glacier
The Prouty Glacier on South Sister is a great introduction to traveling on a glacier as part of a ro…
3 events,
Mt June (via Lost Creek)
This is a classic, nearby hike with a great pay-off - relatively short drive, longer hike, great vie…
1 event,
Crestmont Landtrust Complex
This pleasant hike through a pastoral setting west of Corvallis connects Benton County’s Fitton Gree…
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2 events,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spe…
Rescheduled Mt Hood
Leave Wednesday evening June 12th. Additional details and packing list to come. Will do South side r…
2 events,
Wallace Creek to Thurston
Urban hike from Wallace Creek to Thurston on the paved Old Weyerhauser Haul Rd. with a loop up to Wi…
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2 events,
Koosah Falls around Clear Lake
We will park at the trailhead for Koosah Falls and hike east past Sahalie Falls. After crossing the …
Middle Sister
We will be doing the North Ridge Route on Middle Sister. The climb will involve an approximately 5.…
4 events,
Iron Mountain Wildflowers
Wild flowers may be a bit delayed this year due to heavy snow pack. I will get reports a few days ea…
Canceled Trans Crescent Mt. w/Car Shuttle
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This is a chance to hike across the top of Crescent Mountain from the south and end up at the no…
Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:57pm and moonrise
is 8:31pm.…
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1 event,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 8 AM----If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is f…
1 event,
Historic Cottage Grove
Load Bus at 7:30 AM
For a small town, Cottage Grove has a lot to offer. Did you know that Cottage Gr…
3 events,
Mt. Pisgah Solstice
The parking lot will be crowded. Look for us by my car, a row or two down from the fee box.
Sunset …
Horse Rock
Horse Rock Trail upper end with extension of 1 mile on service road to second transmission tower to …
Mt Jefferson
Planning for the Whitewater Glacier route with the West Rib as a back up if better for the team or c…
4 events,
Tire Mountain
There are profusions of various wildflowers on this hike and some views too. We will stop and admire…
Mt Thielsen – Graduation
We will be climbing the standard route on Mt. Thielsen. The route begins as a use trail up the scre…
Yapoah Crater
This classic Obsidian hike will take us up a short section of the PCT to South Mathieu Lake and some…
4 events,
Blanton Heights to Spencer Butte
I'll point out two places where the phantom orchid is blooming. Hiking on the first two sections of…
Patterson Mountain
Great hike through old growth. Passes forest service shelter on the way to the top with a view of th…
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2 events,
Trail Maintenance
For this outing we will cut back brush from the trailsides of the Rdigeline Trail in Spencer Butte P…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 8 AM---If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is f…
1 event,
Macduff Mountain
This hike will be 87th anniversary of placing a brass plaque on Macduff Mt to honor Nelson Macduff, …
3 events,
Rescheduled Cape Perpetua
This is a 6.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located in
the Cape Perpetua scenic area.near Y…
Get Acquainted/ Ribbon Trail
Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an oppo…
3 events,
Hwy To Hwy
This Trip in conjunction with a hike for our drivers. The drivers will drop us off on Hwy 242 at th…
Canceled Hwy to Hwy support Metolius
This Trip in conjunction with a PCT hike from the McKenzie Pass to the Santiam Pass. We’ll be the d…
2 events,
Bachelor Mt. via Bugaboo Ridge
Wildflowers, rock gardens, views of Mt. Jeff, and the cascade range...what more can I say. Climb gr…
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1 event,
Olallie Mountain
This is a great hike through some giant fir trees to an old fire lookout with spectacular views of t…
1 event,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spe…
0 events,
1 event,
Rescheduled Iron Mountain
Please read my Iron Mountain article in the June Bulletin on page 6: When Is The Best Time To See A …
2 events,
Canceled Crabtree Valley
We will drive to the Safeway in Sweet Home, stop for bathroom break, and continue further northeast.…
Substitute Point
A fire in 2017 has opened up the trail and views making this hike a different experience than before…
Rescheduled Iron Mountain
