Mt Adams
We will be climbing the standard route on the south side. It is moderately steep snow and will invo…
Activities Calendar
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3 events,
Cape Mountain
This an exploratory trip. I have hiked a 10 mile loop but intend to do less then this. We will tak…
0 events,
4 events,
Misery Ridge & River Trail
Smith Rock State Park is our destination. This is a scenic & fascinating hike every foot of the trai…
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
Mt. St. Helens Area South
This is an exploration of some highlights of the southern side of Mount St. Helens. This trip begins…
Macduff Mountain
This will be the 91st anniversary of the placement of the brass plaque on Macduff Mt commemorating N…
5 events,
Misery Ridge & River Trail
Smith Rock State Park is our destination. This is a scenic & fascinating hike every foot of the trai…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
Pre’s Trail
After work in-town hike: Easy
Meet at Alton Baker Park - on Day Island Drive, right after crossing t…
Trail Maintenance
Trail Maintenance
For this month's outing we'll work on general beatification of the main trailhead painting the kiosk…
4 events,
Pisgah East
DEPARTURE TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: The parking lot near McDonalds at 58th and Main, Thurston a…
Canceled E2C Lookout Res./Winberry Ridge
This is the first part of the Eugene to Crest Trail on Nat'l Forest lands. We'll start near Ivan Oak…
Castle Rock via King Castle Trail
6/27 update: The trail is in very good condition and there are many nice wildflowers. With cooler te…
1 event,
Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We'll cross …
1 event,
Grizzly Peak
This hike starts out at the Pamelia Lake trailhead and so requires a special limited entry permit pl…
0 events,
1 event,
Canceled Obsidians Butte to Butte
The course for the Mayor's Fitness Walk starts at Spencer Butte Middle School at 500 E 43rd Ave, hea…
1 event,
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,
Red Butte
This hike starts at the Duffy Lake trailhead and goes past Duffy and Mowich Lakes before heading up …
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
1 event,
North Umpqua Rafting
Please read this thoroughly before signing up- until you see "The End"! This 2 day trip has 2 activi…
4 events,
Browder Ridge
This trail is one of my favorites. There are excellent views of the peaks from several spots along t…
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…
Obsidian Grounds
We will mow, weed, dig blackberries, and move mulch prior to the Get Acquainted hike on Saturday. I…
4 events,
Mt Thielsen
Leave town at ~6pm on Friday night, drive to Thielsen trailhead and spend the night. Saturday morni…
Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is…
Maxwell Butte
This hike starts near Maxwell snow park and climbs 2500 feet to the summit of Maxwell Butte for some…
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Paradise Park
This hike starts at Timberline Lodge then follows the PCT to the aptly named Paradise Park which has…
Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
Moonrise is at 8:39 and sunset is 8:54. Full moon is the next day. Look for us by my car a row or t…
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 Fox Hollow to Spencer’s Butte
Evening/after-work conditioning hike:
Meet at the Fox Hollow trail head parking lot at 5:50 pm. We …
Martin Lake
This is a loop hike that is shown in Sullivan's 2020 Central Cascades book under Three Fingered Jack…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
1 event,
6 events,
Pisgah Loop Hike
To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station …
Canceled Broken Top
Approaching one of the southern trailheads and most likely up the standard route, across the catwalk…
Rosary Lakes “Love A Lake”
This is a Stewardship "Love A Lake" hike. Starting at Willamette Pass we follow the PCT to Lower, M…
Full Moon Cham-o-tee Sunrise
Spencer Butte sunrise.
Please be on time. We'll leave promptly at 4:30AM. Spectacular sunrise guara…
3 events,
Iron Mountain
Meet at Weyerhaeuser-McKenzie Natural Area at 42nd St. and 3809 Marcola Road.
The early departure i…
Rescheduled Canyon Creek Meadows
The trailhead to the hike is a bit of a drive and includes 6 miles on a rough gravel road but the re…
Metolius River
A long loop hike along the banks of what's been called the Most Beautiful River in Oregon. We wil…
2 events,
Mt Washington
Whoohoo, let's climb Mt Washington! This is a technical climb with 3 pitches of rope after a hike in…
Canceled Annual Beach Barefoot Hike
Join me on my Annual Obsidian barefoot hike. This year we will start at Holman Vista day use area.
W…
0 events,
1 event,
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 Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
52nd/Willamette to Blanton Ridge
Evening/after-work hike, rated easy.
Meet at 52nd and Willamette, park on the west side of Willamett…
North Cinder Peak
This is listed as an exploratory hike. I've hiked to South Cinder Peak several times but I've never…
0 events,
1 event,
Canceled Red Buttes PCT 20lb Challenge
Backpack through an astonishing never-logged virgin forest and climb to sweeping views along the Pac…
4 events,
No Name Lake
The hike to No Name Lake next to Broken Top is one of Oregon's most spectacular hikes. It offers sw…
Canceled Three Fingered Jack
Climb the standard South Ridge of 3 Fingered Jack. 4th and low 5th class terrain with enough scree a…
Spencer Butte Trailhead
Meet at the main (paved) Spencer Butte parking lot.
Enjoy hiking up the main trail to Spencer Butte…
2 events,
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,
Canceled Lillian Falls and Klovdahl Bay
This lovely hike will start at a trailhead about 20 miles up Salmon Creek Road near Oakridge. The tr…
1 event,
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,
Trail Maintenance
For this outing we'll continue our project from last month, painting kiosks.
Meet at the Fox Hollow…
Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
***NOTE***
Will be a hot day and a warm hike up (not 90+ degrees; that will be in the afternoon). Pl…
Goat Rocks Wilderness
The Goat Rocks Wilderness has absolutely stunning wildflower meadows, unusual geology and jaw droppi…
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
Rainier Summer Camp
This is our annual outing, this year, based at Cascade Peaks RV park in Randle, Washington. The hiki…
Canceled Obsidians Butte to Butte
Canceled Mt Hood
Canceled Red Buttes PCT 20lb Challenge
Canceled Lillian Falls and Klovdahl Bay
