Tumalo & Cottonwood Canyon
Friday: April 29, 2022
Drive to Tumalo State Park four miles north of Bend, arriving by 12pm where w…
Activities Calendar
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Pisgah Checkered Lily
Update: Check the Eugene Marathon route so that you can take detours where needed such as 30th. ht…
Rescheduled E2C north Winberry Divide
Note: BE AWARE OF MARATHON ROAD CLOSURES: https://www.eugenemarathon.com/road-closures-parking-and-…
1 event,
2 events,
Fitton Green
This hike will be moderately paced 2-3mph. The terrain is hilly and a combination of old farming ro…
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
3 events,
Canceled Silver Falls / Abiqua Falls
Happy Star Wars Day!
This is a two part trip so please read the entire description.
We'll meet up a…
Sutton Mountain
This is an exploratory hike through an area that is proposed for monument status in central Oregon. …
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
1 event,
Pat’s Cabin
This is an exploratory hike that is meant to be done in conjunction with Sutton Mountain hike the pr…
1 event,
Rescheduled Spring Basin Bkpk
This is an Eastern Oregon moderate elevation hike through pristine sage and rimrock in the Spring Ba…
4 events,
Hendricks Park Beat The Rush
Beat the Mother's Day rush. We'll stroll the gardens in all of its spring glory. Native plant garden…
McKenzie River Trust Stewardship
Obsidians volunteer day at Green Island with McKenzie River Trust.
We'll work 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM on…
Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students.
We will ascend via the Pioneer…
2 events,
Salmon Creek Mother’s Day
Nice trail just couple miles west of Oakridge. Moderate pace, not a slug. At one point we will cross…
1 event,
Pisgah Native Plant Nursery
When crossing the bridge into the park at Mt. Pisgah immediately turn left and go a quarter mile to…
2 events,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
Canceled Mountaineering Conditioning
Park in the main parking lot and meet at the gate for trail#1. You must pay for a day pass at the pa…
1 event,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the…
2 events,
Mountaineering Conditioning
Are you aspiring for mountain glory this spring and summer? Grab a pack, throw in some ridiculously…
Rescheduled Marys Peak North Trail
We will drive to Junction City, backroads to Philomath, Highway 20 to Woods Creek Road to the North…
0 events,
5 events,
Diamond Peak
NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students.
We will ascend via the Pionee…
Canceled Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students.
We will ascend via the Pioneer…
Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
NOTE: Priority for this climb will go to 2022 Climb School students.
We will ascend via the Pioneer…
Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is…
2 events,
Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset at 8:32 and (full) moonrise is 8…
Ankeny Wildlife Refuge ride
Meet at the Ankeny Hill Nature Center, 130 Ankeny Hill Rd. SE, Jefferson. We will do a loop ride cou…
1 event,
Shale Ridge
Distance: about 8 miles round trip, an out and back trip with the exact distance determined by trail…
5 events,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
Mountaineering Conditioning
Park in the main parking lot and meet at the gate for trail#1. You must pay for a day pass at the pa…
Mt Hood
Planning a trip up the South Side.
Exact departure time and place will depend on the weather forecas…
Canceled Holiday Farm Fire Aftermath – MRT
In person ExploraTalks at the Lodge are back!
Christer LaBrecque and Brandi Ferguson with McKenzie R…
1 event,
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
2 events,
Canceled Marys Peak North Trail
We will drive to Junction City, backroads to Philomath, Highway 20 to Woods Creek Road to the North…
Pacific Source hike
Special Outreach project. Through Travel Lane County we'll accompany members of a Pacific Source gro…
4 events,
Rescheduled Pisgah Loop Hike
To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station …
Pisgah River Loop
We will walk along the river, through the meadow and explore the Lily Ponds. We will keep a moderat…
Rogue River Trail
Backpack the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Wilderness on this 4-day 40-mile trip which requires a car …
Marys Peak North Trail
UPDATE: Trip one day later because of better weather forecast. We will drive to Junction City, back…
3 events,
Middle Sister
We will be doing the North Ridge Route on Middle Sister. The climb will involve an approximately 5.…
Rescheduled Amanda Trail
With construction completed on the new suspension bridge, the historic and beautiful Amanda Trail wi…
2 events,
2 events,
Pisgah Native Plant Nursery
When crossing the bridge into the park at Mt. Pisgah immediately turn left and go a quarter mile to…
4 events,
Thompson’s Mills’, Mt. Angel, Oregon Garden
Load bus 8:00 a.m.
We begin our day by driving the back roads to Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Si…
Canceled Horse Rock Ridge
This short hike is to a large unique meadow close to Eugene to see wildflowers and views of the Casc…
Mt Hood
NOTE: to sign up to climb Mt Hood with the Obsidians you must have completed a Basic Mountaineering …
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
3 events,
Ridgeline Bridge Repair
For our first Wednesday evening outing on our summer schedule we will continue our project from last…
52nd/Willamette to Blanton Road
After work in-town hikes continue!
Park on 52nd street on the west side of Willamette, not at the tr…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30. IN JUNE WE START 1/2 HR EARLIER. NEED LEADERS FOR …
3 events,
Fort Rock
We’ll circumnavigate the entire rock which is a 1.9 miles mostly level walk, then hike up inside the…
Canceled Mountaineering Conditioning
The mountains are calling but I don't want to be the slowest member of the party! What better reaso…
May Potluck Party
It has been over two years since we last had a potluck at the lodge. This potluck party will be a ch…
1 event,
Canceled Thurston Hills Vista Loop
Meet at North Trail Head parking lot off Main Street in East Springfield. You will see the entrance…
1 event,
Spring Flower Gardens Meander
A delightful spring stroll through spectacular Schreiner's Iris and Adelman's Peony display gardens …
0 events,
1 event,
Masonic Cemetery/Obsidian Lodge
Departure Place: 25th and University, Main gate with signage—not the dead end road to the Abbey.
W…
3 events,
Blue Pool and Sahalie Falls
We will drive past McKenzie Bridge on 126 to the Blue Pool Trailhead. This portion of the hike will…
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
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00. NOTE TIME CHANGE
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do …
3 events,
Mt Adams
We will be climbing the standard route on the south side. It is moderately steep snow and will invo…
Canceled Fort Rock
We’ll circumnavigate the entire rock which is a 1.9 miles mostly level walk, then hike up inside the…
Rescheduled Pisgah Flatland Wander
This quiet wander through the flatland past the quonset hut will eventually take us to the river. We…
3 events,
Baldy to Suzanne Arlie Park
Meet at Spring Blvd Trailhead (4699 Spring Blvd). Google for better directions than mine: Take Sprin…
Lodge Grounds Cleanup
Mowing, weeding, blackberry digging, moving mulch, chopping and stacking firewood. Bring gloves, fa…
3 events,
Martin St to Spring Blvd
Start the weekend with a moderately-paced hike from Martin Street to Spring Blvd. and back. …
National Trails Day
For this project, we will be working to clear drainage and cut back woody brush from the trailsides …
Rescheduled Spring Basin Bkpk
Canceled Thurston Hills Vista Loop
