BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101928Z UID:33203-1635811200-1635897599@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-25732/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20210826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101915Z UID:33109-1635897600-1635983999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30. NEXT WEEK SWITCH TO 9AM START\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.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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 call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25683/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33225-1635984000-1636070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Cemetery Walk DESCRIPTION:Historian/storyteller Randy Gudeika will lead a 2 mile walk through Pioneer Cemetery\, Thursday\, November 4 \, 1 to 3pm. At this historically invaluable site he will tell haunting stories of tragedies\, forgotten wars\, murder\, as well as intriguing Eugeneans. This will be his 16th individual walking tour of old areas of Lane County since 2018. His walks are based on extensive research\, are factually true\, and entertaining. Meet at the cemetery side of E 18th & Potter\, across from Central Lutheran Church. this is a saunter around the cemetery\, not a conditioning hike. there will be standing and listening so you may want to bring layers to keep warm. You may wish to offer Randy a voluntary honorarium of up to $5-$10 which is what he typically receives when offering tours to the public. Not required\, optional. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pioneer_cemetery_walk-25743/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211028T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101933Z UID:33241-1636070400-1636156799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Nature Photography @ Spencer DESCRIPTION:To take in slowly\, perhaps with photography\, whatever fall color remains midway through autumn\, we’ll walk up to the “Meadow” and turn right onto the trail toward Fox Hollow. We’ll turn around at the huge fallen Douglas-fir that fell across the trail in the ice storm of Feb. 2016. Bring binoculars\, in case we encounter birds\, chickarees (https://animalia.bio/douglas-squirrel)\, and magnifier lenses for tiny wonders. May take 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Meetup/Departure Location: Main Spencer Butte Trailhead steps URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nature_photography__spencer-25751/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211015T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101929Z UID:33215-1636070400-1636329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salmon River Ramble DESCRIPTION:This is a low-elevation late-fall western-cascade river-bottom backpack through enchanting primeval old-growth forest along the pristine Salmon River. The Salmon River itself is precious and rare in that it is an unusual nursery for all native Trout\, Steelhead\, King\, Coho and Silver Salmon. Depart\, Friday afternoon\, 2.5 hour drive to Salmon River TH near Zigzag OR. Hike upriver approx. 3.5 miles to basecamp. Saturday\, day hike the river up-and-back approx. 10 miles through impressive monumental forest passing a half-dozen ethereal wonderous waterfalls. Sunday pack up & hike out. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salmon_river_ramble-25738/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101932Z UID:33235-1636156800-1636243199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah (long) DESCRIPTION:Updated: Rain is predicted so there are some alternatives to hike with there are more trees and to head down once on the summit. Park at the Main Parking lot but MEET by the BATHROOMS across from the Pavilion. From there we will take Trail 5\, Trail 56 and then Trail 6 to the summit (3.5 miles). On the way back we will hike down on Trail 2\, Trail 46. and up Trail 4 to Trail 3\, and Trail 7. Then on to the North Trailhead and returning along the river. Please be familiar with the COVID protocols on the website. Allow 3 1/2 hours. We can adjust if weather does not cooperate. This is like climbing Pisgah twice. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_long-25748/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20210927T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101925Z UID:33179-1636243200-1636329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:McKenzie River Trust Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Obsidians volunteer day at Green Island with McKenzie River Trust. Our 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM likely projects include willow harvest\, planting and invasive species removal. Details will be posted few days before the project date.\nGreen Island is located at the confluence of the McKenzie and the Willamette Rivers. McKenzie River Trust with generous support of dozen local organization and hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers researching\, restoring\, and protecting over 1100 acres of riverbanks\, forest\, islands\, channels\, sloughs\, and grassland. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_river_trust_stewardship-25720/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33223-1636243200-1636329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills Vista Loop DESCRIPTION:North Trail Head parking lot off Main Street in East Springfield. You will see the entrance on the right just past Springfield Memorial Cemetery.\nThere is a brand new loop added off the summit of the existing trail.  It has amazing features and vistas.  It just opened but will not be advertised to the public until next year.  This will be a one-way hike with shuttle.  I will ask three cars to meet me ahead of time at the trail head off Bob Straub and ride with me to the east trail head.  Then we can shuttle the group back.  URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills_vista_loop_-25742/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101928Z UID:33205-1636416000-1636502399@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-25733/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211103T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101941Z UID:33291-1636416000-1636502399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Cemetery Walk DESCRIPTION:Historian/storyteller Randy Gudeika will lead a 2 mile walk through Pioneer Cemetery\, Thursday\, November 4 \, 1 to 3pm. At this historically invaluable site he will tell haunting stories of tragedies\, forgotten wars\, murder\, as well as intriguing Eugeneans. This will be his 16th individual walking tour of old areas of Lane County since 2018. His walks are based on extensive research\, are factually true\, and entertaining. Meet at the cemetery side of E 18th & Potter\, across from Central Lutheran Church. this is a saunter around the cemetery\, not a conditioning hike. there will be standing and listening so you may want to bring layers to keep warm. You may wish to offer Randy a voluntary honorarium of up to $5-$10 which is what he typically receives when offering tours to the public. Not required\, optional. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pioneer_cemetery_walk-25776/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101934Z UID:33243-1636502400-1636588799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: TIME CHANGE Flexible departure time from 8:45-9:00.\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.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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 call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25752/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101939Z UID:33277-1636502400-1636588799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Goodman Cr to Eagles Rest DESCRIPTION:We will park at the Hardesty Mountain Trailhead along highway 58\, near milepost 20. We’ll follow the Goodman Creek Trail for 2 miles and will see a waterfall and log bridge. Continuing up the trail includes ferns\, moss and trees along the stream. At 4 miles the trail crosses a road and continues for 1.7 miles to Ash Swale Shelter. Further uphill for a mile takes us to Eagles Rest with a view of the Lost Creek Valley. We can have lunch at Eagles Rest and enjoy a downhill return to the trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/goodman_cr_to_eagles_rest-25769/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101938Z UID:33271-1636588800-1636675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course\, turn right on Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. Spring Blvd deadheads\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians Inc. sign and gate(driveway) to your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. Email if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast. net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-25766/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211103T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101942Z UID:33297-1636588800-1636675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:We’ll park at the South Falls Lodge and start our clockwise loop of the trail there. It’s a well maintained trail\, but still\, it will be slippery\, so wear shoes with good treads and bring poles if you think you might need them. \nThe long range forecast so far says no rain on the 11th\, but you never know\, and in any case\, it gets wet behind the waterfalls. \nSilver Falls is a state park\, so parking will be $5 and your Geezer pass won’t work here. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-25779/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101940Z UID:33287-1636675200-1636761599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Birding at Delta Ponds DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Valley River Center parking lot nearest to the pedestrian/bike bridge across the Willamette. Rick Ahrens is our expert birder guide. We’ll meander around the Delta Ponds area on both sides of Goodpasture Road looking for birds and possibly other critters like nutria or otters. Plan on about 2 hours. Rain or shine unless the forecast is for a downpour all day. Binoculars are highly recommended. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/birding_at_delta_ponds-25774/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101937Z UID:33269-1636761600-1636847999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course\, turn right on Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. Spring Blvd deadheads\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians Inc. sign and gate(driveway) to your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. Email if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast. net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-25765/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211107T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101942Z UID:33299-1636761600-1636847999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:560 and Forest Discovery Loop DESCRIPTION:Note: change in departure time. This is a moderate\, good work out (elevation in first 1/2 of hike) loop trail just north east of Corvallis\, just beyond the Peavey Arboretum. We may be lucky and see lingering fall colors. Be prepared for muddy conditions\, although right now Saturday is looking clear of rain. \nFor those who joined me last year on the OSU McDonald Forest explora\, this is the trail system on the opposite side from where we hiked. Trailhead and parking area is on highway 99\, cross street is Vandenburg Ave. \nWe’ll meet at Jerry’s Home improvement on highway 99 northeast corner of the parking lot\, closest to the exit and follow each other. Please arrange your carpool ahead of time\, if you need a ride and please arrive no later than 8:50 am so we can leave on time. \nNo bathroom facilities at the trail head\, we’ll make a quick stop in Corvallis. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/560-and-forest-discovery-loop?p=40003114 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/560_and_forest_discovery_loop-25780/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211010T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101927Z UID:33193-1636848000-1636934399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Row River Trail\, whole length DESCRIPTION:We will bike whole lenghth of Row River Trail\, starting from Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove\, along Dorena Lake to the Culp Creek and back. Good bike path with no traffic. Will stop few times for snack and rest.\n➽ Obsidian social distancing safety protocols. Refer to main website page for latest information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/row_river_trail_whole_length-25727/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101939Z UID:33279-1636848000-1636934399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eel Creek DESCRIPTION:We will leave Eugene via I-5 heading south to Drain exit. We will stop in Elkton at bakery for coffee and bathroom break. Then on to Dean Creek Elk Reserve. With luck there will be elk and a second bathroom break. Then on to trailhead south of Winchester. The dunes in this area are some of the highest and motorized traffic is prohibited. We will hike across the dunes out to the trail that leads through the deflation plane to the beach. This portion of the trail can include wading. Because of all the rain the probability is high. Depending on weather conditions we can spend some time on the beach. I have led this as a loop depending on the amount of water at north end. The return is through Florence. This trip will not be canceled due to weather as the weather has provided some of the best trips. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eel_creek-25770/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20210915T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101921Z UID:33149-1636934400-1637020799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coburg Ridge Preserve DESCRIPTION:This hike is co-sponsored by the Obsidians’ Conservation/Science/Education Committee and The Nature Conservancy\, and is for Obsidian members only.\nThe hike is located on a 1\,244-acre permanent conservation easement granted to The Nature Conservancy by the John Jaqua family. The property extends across McKenzie View Drive up into the Coburg Hills in a mile-wide swath that harbors native hilltop prairies\, oak habitats\, and haunts for at least 25 at-risk species.\nCoburg Ridge Preserve is the largest privately owned nature sanctuary in the Willamette Valley. The property is not be open to the public\, except for tours by The Conservancy.\nMEETUP LOCATION: We will meet at Papa’s Pizza on Coburg and drive over to the property together. Please be on time. Masks will be needed for carpooling and participants must be vaccinated.\nEach participant will need to sign two waivers: the Obsidian signup sheet/liability acceptance plus The Nature Conservancy waiver (related to COVID-19 risk and certification of  health insurance). \nNOTE ABOUT THE TRAIL CONDITIONS: The last half mile is quite steep (no switchbacks) with slippery footing. There may be a few downed\, smallish trees across the lower parts of the trail Be prepared for some log-hopping just in case\, as well as some potential cross country travel without a trail.\nQuestions? Please call/email member\, Kay Coots. Meetup/Departure Location: Papa’s Pizza\, 1577 Coburg\, Park n’ Ride URL:https://obsidians.org/event/coburg_ridge_preserve-25705/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211117 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101928Z UID:33207-1637020800-1637107199@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-25734/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101934Z UID:33245-1637107200-1637193599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45 to 9:00.\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.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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 call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25753/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101932Z UID:33231-1637193600-1637279999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Moonrise is 4:30 pm and sunset is 4:42pm The Full Moon is the next night. 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. We can adjust the mileage depending on the weather. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25746/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101933Z UID:33239-1637280000-1637366399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Toiletries for First Place Family DESCRIPTION:Instead of socks\, bring toiletries such as full bottles of shampoo to drop off at the First Family Center. Our 4 mile amble will mainly be on the bike path and Adidas Oregon Trail/Rexius Trail through Amazon Park. Email Janet Jacobsen @ comcast.net if you have questions or want to donate but not do the walk. For more information\, see their website: https://www.svdp.us/news/article/first-place-program-wish-lists Possible items to donate: : Kleenex Tissues\, boxes\, Sanitizing Surface Wipes \, Q-tips\, Combs and Hairbrushes\, Deodorant\, Shampoo & Conditioner \, Toothbrushes URL:https://obsidians.org/event/toiletries_for_first_place_family-25750/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211031T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101938Z UID:33275-1637366400-1637452799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Larison Creek DESCRIPTION:Meet at Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill – Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the mall on your left after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole.\n Larison Creek is a great winter hike that is not in town. The trail head is a few miles past Oakridge on Hills Creek Reservoir. We follow a small river inlet along the reservoir and then up the river. We will stop for lunch at the “summer swimming hole URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_creek-25768/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101939Z UID:33281-1637366400-1637452799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Fork Willamette DESCRIPTION:We will start at the beginning of second leg of trail and continue into the third section as far as we like before retracing our steps back to our cars. This trail follows the river through a mixed forest that has been recently thinned in the last couple of years. Be prepared for muddy trail and dripping trees. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_fork_willamette-25771/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101930Z UID:33219-1637452800-1637539199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Larison Rock DESCRIPTION:This is a low end difficult hike which while short distance overall climbs about 1700 feet in the first two miles\, a steady grade. From there to the top\, the grade lessens\, and the rock has modest views to the south and is itself quite impressive. Arrive at the TH about 0945-1000\, on top by lunch\, then back down 1330 (1:30) or 1400 (2:00)\, at the latest. It’s a short drive\, decent trail used for mountain bikes\, and is a nice workout close to town. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_rock-25740/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101938Z UID:33273-1637452800-1637539199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Hope Cemetery Loop DESCRIPTION:walk begins in historic Masonic Cemetery where we will note the number of early white settlers in this area long home to the kalapuya Indian tribe\, walk thru the hills\, skirting Laurelwood Golf Course\, and Hendricks Rhododendron garden. We will have a moderate and interesting walk Meetup/Departure Location: University St & E 25th Ave URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_hope_cemetery_loop-25767/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211124 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101929Z UID:33209-1637625600-1637711999@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-25735/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTSTAMP:20260620T073027 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101934Z UID:33247-1637712000-1637798399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:** NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\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.) 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. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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 call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25754/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR