Sutton Cr / Darko’s Hidden Cove
Please arrive few minutes earlier. We will leave promptly at 8AM and drive Hwy 126 (Linslaw Park bat…
Activities Calendar
Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Finley Wildlife Refuge
It’s a little late in the season but we will e looking for birds. We will stop at 2 binds and do a …
2 events,
E2C Day Island-Jasper
Did you know that once upon a time, there was a plan to create a connecting route from Eugene to the…
Masonic Cemetery to Obsidian Lodge
Update: We will divide into two groups with Jorry leading one. Departure Place 25th and University…
1 event,
Canceled Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
2 events,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
Update 3:
Update 2: We may need to alter our route a bit as the Tie Trail between the Ridgeline an…
Mt Baldy / Fox Hollow
Mt Baldy to Fox Hollow and back. This is an easy after - work or end of day option for those who can…
1 event,
Mt Baldy / Fox Hollow
Mt Baldy to Fox Hollow and back. This is an easy after - work or end of day option for those who can…
1 event,
Yachats beach house weekend
We will spend 2 nights in our ocean front beach house in Yachats, just south of the Adobe.... There …
2 events,
National Trails Day
For National Trails Day we will do trailside brushing on the Tie Trail.
Meet at the main Willamette…
5 events,
Canceled Fairmount Streetcar Walk
The Fairmount line was one of several public streetcars that served Eugene during the early 1900s. …
E2C Tire Mountain
This hike is one of the premier wildflower destinations in the Cascades! They should be at their pea…
Butte Creek Falls
Drive 105 miles to gate to park, map will be provided. . Hike on gravel rd. Old growth trees 3 miles…
Kentucky Falls / Whitaker Creek
Meet at Target Parking lot, 4575 W. 11th closest to 11th. Map to trailheads provided. Drive to Kentu…
1 event,
Steens Mountain
The gate on south loop road will be open to the camp ground. The road to the top of the Steens will…
2 events,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
The name is the same but the path is different! Because of the City's work to improve the Tie Trail …
2 events,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE the TIME CHANGE 7:45 to 8:00 The name is the same but the path is differen…
2 events,
Spencer Butte
The Trail is closed from 7:00am -4:00 pm. Hopefully we will be able to start our hike to the summ…
2 events,
Canceled Eugene Book Loop Walk
Visit 3 of Eugene's locally-owned book stores on this 5-mile loop walk. At each bookstore, we will b…
1 event,
E2C Lookout Res./Winberry Ridge
The first part of a more continuous portion of the Eugene to Crest trail starts near Ivan Oakes camp…
2 events,
Sweet Creek Falls & Florence
This trip has been canceled. The Obsidian administrator is updating the status.…
E2C Alpine Trail Mid-section
Nice trail through the woods north of Westfir, OR. This is another segment of the Eugene to Crest T…
1 event,
Newport Bayfront/Beach Hike
The meeting place is the Nye Beach Turnaround in Newport at 9:30 A.M. We will walk the beach to the …
2 events,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
The name is the same but the path is different! Because of the City's work to improve the Tie Trail …
Rescheduled Blacklock Point
Gr8 tune up 4 the summer...
Blacklock Point, located on the coast just north of Port Orford, offe…
4 events,
South Sister
We will be climbing South Sister via the Devils Lake TH. Since we have an overnight permit, we pla…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45-8:00 TIME CHANGE
The name is the same but the path is diff…
Wild Iris Ridge w/added loop
Meet at Bailey Hill Rd parking area near trail head. Parking area is small, try to carpool or park d…
4 events,
U of O Campus Walk
Meeting place: Steps of Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Buildings will not be accessible; bathroom…
3 events,
Iron Mountain
The hike will be a loop starting at the trailhead in the Tombstone Pass parking lot on Hwy 20. We w…
Iron Mountain
This hike will be a loop starting at the Deer Creek trailhead on Route 15 off Hwy 20. We will hike …
Rescheduled Mt Thielsen
Thielsen is a super fun mountain to climb. Its a lovely hike, a slightly spicy ridge, then we rope u…
3 events,
Juneteenth Sunrise
Are you ready for the longest day of the year 2021?
Early morning hike along the Willamette River an…
Middle Sister
Planning for a June 19 summit. We have a permit that allows an overnight with entry on Friday. We …
Mt Thielsen
Thielsen is a super fun mountain to climb. Its a lovely hike, a slightly spicy ridge, then we rope u…
3 events,
E2C Aubrey Mountain Loop
Hike along Middle Fork Willamette River near Oakridge. Top is at 2,994 ft.
---> Obsidian protocols …
Canceled Eugene Hidden Art Walk
This walk is to see which micro-art pieces survived in downtown Eugene during the time of Covid. We …
Mt Pisgah Summer Solstice
Look for us by my car, two or three rows down from the fee box at the gate. Moonrise is at 4:21pm an…
2 events,
E2C Pisgah
A short, easy section of the Eugene to Crest goes around the south side of Mt. Pisgah. We'll walk ou…
Belknap Crater
I was able to get six additional hiking permits for a total of 12. This will be the first day that…
2 events,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
The name is the same but the path is different! Because of the City's work to improve the Tie Trail …
Canceled U of O Campus Walk
Meeting place: Steps of Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Buildings will not be accessible; bathroom…
2 events,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00The name is the same but the path is different! Beca…
Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
Moonrise is at 8:21 pm and sunset 8:59. One day before the full moon. Look for us by my car, two or…
0 events,
3 events,
Canceled Mt Adams
We will be climbing the standard route on Mt Adams. It is on the southside and is accessed via Cold…
Fern Ridge picnic and games
Bring blankets or chairs, picnic dinner and games (Frisbee, Badminton, Croquet Set, Ball, Cornhole, …
Browder Ridge
6/16 Update: Meet behind the McDonalds at Hwy 126 and Main Street in Springfield. Please arrive earl…
2 events,
Spencer Butte from Fox Hollow
The tie Trail is open on week-ends. Start early to avoid the heat. See the work on the Tie Trail a…
3 events,
E2C bike Pleasant Hill to Dexter
NOTE: Time change! This bike ride is part of the Eugene to Pacific Crest Trail (E2C) connection. Fo…
Devil’s Staircase/Dark Grove
We will make a loop hike through the dense old growth forest of the Devil's Staircase Wilderness tha…
1 event,
Macduff Mountain
This hike will be the 90th anniversary of the placing of a brass plaque on Macduff Mt to honor Nelso…
1 event,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
The name is the same but the path is different! Because of the City's work to improve the Tie Trail …
6 events,
West Trail Steps
We will continue our project from 2 months ago to add steps to the upper West Trail.
Meet at the ma…
Canceled Bachelor Mt. via Bugaboo Ridge
Views of Mt Jefferson and wildflowers are the highlights of this trip. …
Williams Lake Backpack
Williams lake is one of my favorite scenic mountain lakes. It is in the middle of the Erma Bell Lak…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45-8:00
The name is the same but the path is different! Becau…
Mt Pisgah
Meet at main parking area look for my blue Honda CRV - will park furthest row away from trail head. …
Bachelor Mt. Via Bugaboo Ridge
This is a moderate hike with a lot of bang. Great flowers and terrific views of Mt. Jefferson. …
3 events,
Perpetua + Loop Hike
Escape the heat! We are staying at the spacious Group Camp at Cape Perpetua for one night. This tri…
Horsepasture Mountain
This is a great workout hike with abundant wildflowers and great views from the summit. We'll start…
3 events,
Mt Adams
We will be climbing the standard route on Mt Adams. It is on the southside and is accessed via Cold…
3 events,
Rescheduled Berry Creek & beach, cleanup
CHANGE OF LOCATION> Due to increased concern about snowy plover nesting areas, our July 3 2021 beach…
Rescheduled Berry Creek & beach, cleanup
Our workplace is located just a few miles north of Florence, OR.
The Obsidian Volunteer Party will c…
Canceled Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
