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SUMMARY:New Years Day-Butte-Medium
DESCRIPTION:This is our 14th annual New Year’s Hike that continues a long Club tradition. There will be two other departure times and locations so we will plan on gathering on the South end so as to lower our impact on others. Start the year with fitness\, friends\, and the great outdoors. 2024 here we come!\n* A good parking option is across the street on 52 street\, that way we lesson our footprint and it may be a bit safer for your car.\n**Reminder that this is a Leave No Trace hike and no feeding the squirrels or throwing apple cores.  Thank you.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day-butte-medium-26712/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231030T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102403Z
UID:35147-1704067200-1704153599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:New Years Day-Butte-Short
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Spencer Butte Trailhead -the paved lot – by the steps before the departure time.  Take note of 100 plus shrubs and ferns that Obsidian Trail Maintenance volunteers planted on November 25.  This  hike is not a race –but a gathering for us to ring in the New Year. You can set your own pace with others on the main trail to the summit.  This is 14th annual New Years Hike that continues a long Club tradition.   We usually gather on top near the south end where we keep a low profile so as not to impact others.   \nNote: The meeting place is not at 52nd Street.  Keep driving another ¼ mile.  Meetup/Departure Location: Spencer Butte paved lot on Willamette
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day-butte-short-26713/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231030T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102403Z
UID:35149-1704067200-1704153599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:New Years Day-Butte-Long
DESCRIPTION:This is a ‘longest’ variation of Janet’s New Years hike for those that want to start the New Year off strongly.  We will have the earliest start and aim to see all the Obsidians at the top.    Choose the version that works best for you. \nReminder that this is a Leave No Trace hike and no feeding the squirrels or throwing apple cores.  Thank you.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day-butte-long-26714/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240103
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231114T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102408Z
UID:35181-1704153600-1704239999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am6:45am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26730/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240104
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102420Z
UID:35267-1704240000-1704326399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26773/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240106
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231208T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102417Z
UID:35245-1704412800-1704499199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:East Trailhead – from Eugene\, drive east on Highway 58 towards\nPleasant Hill.  Turn left on Ridgeway Road at the 76 Station and drive 1.7\nmiles to the parking area on the left.   The parking lot is small\, but vehicles\ncan also park on the main road if necessary.  Lane County Parking Pass is\nrequired to park in the lot.  Remove any valuables from your vehicle.  There\nis a porta potty at the trailhead.  \nWe will hike to the summit on trails #2\, 4\, 3 and then #1 and returning on\ntrail #6.  Good conditioning hike.  Optional brunch/lunch following hike
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26762/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240107
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102424Z
UID:35295-1704499200-1704585599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Alsea and Green Peak Falls
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Jerrys on hwy 99.\nEasy and short drive. We will hike along South Fork Alsea River to Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls\, and then South Fork Mile trail up to Big Fear trail.\nDepending on what’s open some of us will stop on the way home in Monroe or Junction City for refreshment. \nParking: BLM or Senior Pass
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/alsea_and_green_peak_falls-26787/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231114T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102409Z
UID:35189-1704758400-1704844799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26734/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231117T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102413Z
UID:35215-1704758400-1704844799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:GameNight!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of games at the Lodge from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. By signing up\, you’ll help us have an idea of about how many to expect\, but you’re very welcome to show up any time throughout the evening\, even if you don’t sign up. (No trip credit earned for this event)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gamenight-26747/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102421Z
UID:35273-1704844800-1704931199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE;\nSIGNIFICANT LIKELIHOOD OF SNOW ON THE TRAIL FROM FOX HOLLOW ON UP\, WITH A LESSER CHANCE BELOW FOX HOLLOW. THAT MEANS I MAY DECIDE TO STOP THE FORMAL HIKE AT THE MEADOW OR EVEN LOWER.  PLEASE COME PREPARED FOR WINTER CONDITIONS AND FEEL FREE TO TURN AROUND AT ANY POINT YOU DEEM APPROPRIATE.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26776/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20230724T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102334Z
UID:34945-1704931200-1705190399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Newport King Tides & Yurts
DESCRIPTION:King Tides and Yurts—Meeting place:  Nye Beach Turnaround\, Newport\, OR\, January 11\, 2024\, at 11:00AM\nLocation Base: Three yurts\, nine people\, at South Beach State Park\, which is 1.5 miles south of Newport.\nPayment: Within 5 days of signing up\, please send a check for $43 payable to the Obsidians to Evelyn Nagy\, P.O. Box 10412\, Eugene\, OR 97440.\nCancellation policy: No refunds unless someone takes your place.\nThis trip is for members only.\nRestrooms and free\, hot-water showers available close by the yurts.\nNo cooking facilities: lunch/dinner in town\, optional breakfast; bring cash/credit card. Information at www. oregonstateparks.org\nPlease carpool if possible.\nRegistration on Thursday\, December 14\, 2023\, 7:00AM.\nActivities:\nThursday: meet at the turnaround at 11:00am to view the highest high tide (king tide); have lunch while high tide recedes to allow safe walk on the beach; check in at campground; dinner at Rogue Brewery in time to listen to OSU “Science on Tap” speaker (more info on this to come).\nFriday: take early walk on the beach; optional breakfast; private tour of OSU’s state-of-the-art\, tsunami/earthquake Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (google Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building); lunch on bayfront with leisurely walk along fishing boat docks while tide recedes; beach walk; dinner at Local Ocean Restaurant.\nSaturday: return to Eugene before dark and arrive no later than 5:00pm.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/newport_king_tides__yurts_-26611/
CATEGORIES:Extended Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240106T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102426Z
UID:35305-1705017600-1705103999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:U of O Artwalk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Hendricks Park shelter near Summit and Floral Hill at 8:30. It is about a 1 mile walk to campus. Anyone who prefers can join the group at the LED Douglas Fir on the lower level of the EMU at 9. Just let me know.  \nWe will somewhat follow the “artwork tour” found on UOregon (the free U of O app)  under “tours”. I also have a lengthy (16 page) unedited cut and paste supplement to the U of O’s information. If anyone wants it\, I can email you a copy.\nThere are several overlapping self-guided campus tours on the app. Trees\, Buildings\, Indigenous\, Women’s and more. We will skip around through them and only cover a small portion of the whole. \nWe will spend a few hours wandering around and maybe stop for coffee\, lunch or whatever. If it is rainy we can spend more time indoors.\nIt will be OK to leave early or stay late and the trip will officially end at the EMU sometime around noon.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/u_of_o_artwalk-26792/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240108T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102428Z
UID:35327-1705017600-1705103999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box.  This is an out and back hike using trails #17\, 7\, 3\, 1 to the top and trail #1 back down to the parking lot. If you do not have a Lane County Pass\, allow time to purchase one with debit/credit card (no cash) at the pay station by the trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-26803/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231022T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102401Z
UID:35137-1705104000-1705190399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTED FOR SATURDAY MORNING. Please sign up for the next Get Acquainted hike on February 10th.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26708/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102424Z
UID:35297-1705104000-1705190399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Tahkenitch Dune/3 Mile Lake
DESCRIPTION:We’ll head out to the coast to this beautiful trail that offers variations in terrain from forest to dunes (a portion of the trail is on loose sand) and hiking along the beach on hard pack. \nWe’ll stop in Florence on the return for a cup of coffee or ice cream and quick walk through downtown. If you prefer to return straight to Eugene\, please discuss and coordinate with your carpool. \nDrivers will need to pay a $5 parking fee unless you have a NW Forest pass.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/3_mile_lake-26788/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231227T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102422Z
UID:35281-1705190400-1705276799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah 6 Miler
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED due to weather  \nOn this out and back trip we will hike north and clockwise around swing hill following trails 17\, 7\, and 3. We will continue north-east through the forest on trail 4 crossing to trail 1 via the 14 connector to the summit spending time to enjoy the view\, snacks and hydrate. The route is roughly 6.3 miles out and back and should take 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain is about 1500 feet.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_6_miler-26780/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240111T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102429Z
UID:35337-1705276800-1705363199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ray Benson Snowpark.
DESCRIPTION:Finally a chance to go snowshoeing!   We’ll park at the Ray Benson Snow Park and trek to the North Blowout shelter.  Our total distance depends on our route but shouldn’t exceed 7 miles.  Due to all the recent snowfall we could encounter deep challenging conditions.  If the conditions are too windy or cold at Ray Benson we may try the Maxwell Snow Park instead.  Also note that this trip could be cancelled due to harsh conditions.  A stop at Takoda’s restaurant after the trip is a possibility.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ray_benson_snowpark-26808/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231114T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102408Z
UID:35183-1705363200-1705449599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26731/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102421Z
UID:35271-1705449600-1705535999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:THE RIDGELINE TRAILS ARE CLOSED–WE DO NOT HIKE ON IN CLOSED AREAS.\nThe priorities for the City are streets\, the neighborhood parks\, the open spaces like the Ridgeline. \nNOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26775/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231227T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102422Z
UID:35283-1705622400-1705708799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah 6 Miler
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place; Mt Pisgah\, west (main) trailhead by the restrooms. If you don’t have a Lane County pass\, be sure to allow time to purchase one with debit/credit card (no cash) at the fee box near the main (trail #1) trailhead. \nOn this out and back trip we will hike north and clockwise around swing hill following trails 17\, 7\, and 3. We will continue north-east through the forest on trail 4 crossing to trail 1 via the 14 connector to the summit spending time to enjoy the view\, snacks and hydrate. The route is roughly 6.3 miles out and back and should take 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain is about 1500 feet.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_6_miler-26781/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240114T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102431Z
UID:35353-1705622400-1705708799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ray Benson Snowpark.
DESCRIPTION:Finally a chance to go snowshoeing!   We’ll park at the Ray Benson Snow Park and trek to the North Blowout shelter.  Our total distance depends on our route but shouldn’t exceed 7 miles.  Due to all the recent snowfall we could encounter deep challenging conditions.  If the conditions are too windy or cold at Ray Benson we may try the Maxwell Snow Park instead.  Also note that this trip could be cancelled due to harsh conditions.  A stop at Takoda’s restaurant after the trip is a possibility.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ray_benson_snowpark-26816/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240116T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102431Z
UID:35357-1705708800-1705795199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Bohemia Pk to StandByMeBridge
DESCRIPTION:Brisk hike from Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove to historic Stand By Me Bridge at Mosby Creek\, and back.\nSofter shoe sole recomanded for this 8 ft wide asphalt path.\nAfter hike optional stop for refreshment in fun Cottage Grove pub. \n>>>>!! >> Obsidians friend scouted trail and found that is littered with hundreds of trees. It is way to much to climb over. Trip is cancelled.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bohemia_pk_to_standbymebridge-26818/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240105T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102425Z
UID:35303-1705795200-1705881599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blue Horizon @ Cape Mtn.
DESCRIPTION:Blue Horizon\, the name on the map.  The trail head is at Horse Creek campground just north of Florence.  I hiked the first half of this trail while camping at the campground this last fall. The part I did not hike is exploratory.  This trail wanders through a Sitka forest where you catch glimpses of the ocean and can hear the waves crash. The bit of trail I did not do leads around a butte and comes back to original trail.  The group will have options\, on the way back we can stop at Dry Lake trailhead and make the climb to the top of Cape Mt\, about 700 ft elevation gain or go back into Florence and get a late lunch or early dinner.  The road just past the horse corrals is where we turn off from 101 and about 7 miles on gravel road to campground.  The worst of this road is some potholes that can be avoided.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blue_horizon__cape_mtn-_-26791/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231227T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102423Z
UID:35285-1705881600-1705967999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah 6 Miler
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place; Mt Pisgah\, west (main) trailhead by the restrooms. If you don’t have a Lane County pass\, be sure to allow time to purchase one with debit/credit card (no cash) at the fee box near the main (trail #1) trailhead. \nOn this out and back trip we will hike north and clockwise around swing hill following trails 17\, 7\, and 3. We will continue north-east through the forest on trail 4 crossing to trail 1 via the 14 connector to the summit spending time to enjoy the view\, snacks and hydrate. The route is roughly 6.3 miles out and back and should take 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain is about 1500 feet.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_6_miler-26782/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231114T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102410Z
UID:35197-1705968000-1706054399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26738/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
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UID:35269-1706054400-1706140799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30..\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26774/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102429Z
UID:35339-1706054400-1706140799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Salt Creek Falls
DESCRIPTION:Drivers need chains\, bring lunch\, water sitting pad…B in shape!!!!…..In recent times I never knew when the state would plow down to the falls or not…So if it’s plowed the hike will B about 3.5 mi\, 5 mi if we need to park by “kiddie park”….Bergs is the best plc to rent sshoes….Happy trails
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salt_creek_falls-26809/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20231104T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T034610Z
UID:35155-1706140800-1706227199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Update: If Mt. Pisgah is still closed\, this trip will be canceled.\nMoonrise is 5:09pm and sunset is 5:12pm  Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. The current plan is to take 17\, 7\, 4 and 1 with an optional shorter route of #7 and #3 to the main trail.\nEmail me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions\, have never hiked Mt. Pisgah or need to start earlier. 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.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26717/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20240113T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102430Z
UID:35349-1706140800-1706227199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the movie “Land Trust.” We will meet  at 1:30 at the entrance of the Museum\, the film and discussion are from 2-3:30. From the description at the website: “LAND/TRUST (2022) documents the effort to restore the coastal prairie in the Quiroste Valley Cultural Preserve at Año Nuevo State Park\, which encompasses the former site of Mitenne\, a village of the Awaswas-speaking Quiroste people.” \nAdditional details are available at this link: https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/film_screening_landtrust Meetup/Departure Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/film_screening_land_trust-26814/
CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260522T145555
CREATED:20230718T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102332Z
UID:34929-1706227200-1706313599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Campfire Tales - Bill Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Longtime Obsidian\, William L. Sullivan\, takes a short break from hiking to entertain us with campfire tales – legends and folk heroes of the Northwest from Bigfoot to Sacajawea\, D.B. Cooper\, and the Exploding Whale. Although Sullivan is best known for his popular hiking guidebooks\, he has also written several books about Oregon history and half a dozen novels.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/campfire_tales_-_bill_sullivan-26603/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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