Basic Climb School
The Basic Mountaineering helps people learn the skills needed to participate safely on climbs in alp…
The Basic Mountaineering helps people learn the skills needed to participate safely on climbs in alp…
The Easter Bunny Rides Again-to Veneta"
Departure Time:10am from Twin Oaks Elemetary School,…
We will start on time at 7:00 am. This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled rout…
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
The Row River Trail is a paved "rail to trail" that is wonderful for walks, biking and an occasional…
I couldn't make Jean's hike on Friday, so with her ok, I'm leading the same hike on Saturday, but a little longer. We'll be taking the Row River trail starting at Mosby Creek Trailhead, and walking to Row Point, and back. It's 6 miles each way, according to Google. Afterwards we'll have an o…
We will start on time at 7:00 am. BRING YOUR HEADLAMPS! This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes …
HIKE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10TH, due to safety concerns due to weather
From Eugene, it is a…
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
Time for spring cleaning. Both in the Lodge and around the grounds. We need to get things in great shape before some rentals, a memorial service, and our own continuing activities. We need a thorough cleaning inside: windows, floors, cobwebs. Outside we need to clean gutters and get downspouts clear…
A CHANGE: The tractor is down for the count at the moment so it may not be as much gravel moving and we will be doing some more trail clearing and traditional trailwork. leveling raking, adjusting tread and whatnot.
The Arboretum plans on removing the current trail bed and hauling gravel to improve…
Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is…
We'll start at Washburne State Park and cross 101 to pick up the Valley Trail along China Creek. The bridge probably isn't repaired yet, but we can check on its progress before we cross back over 101 and up through the forest on the Oregon Coast Trail to the Heceta Head Lighthouse for lunch. After l…
Last year we helped plant trees along the Amazon Creek between East and West Amazon Drives. It’s tim…
Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is…
We'll start at Washburne State Park and cross 101 to pick up the Valley Trail along China Creek. The bridge probably isn't repaired yet, but we can check on its progress before we cross back over 101 and up through the forest on the Oregon Coast Trail to the Heceta Head Lighthouse for lunch. After l…
We will start on time at 7:00 am. This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled rout…
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from th…
Come join us for an evening of games at the Lodge from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. By signing up, you’ll help us…
Meet at the Ribbon Trail trailhead: 30th and Spring Street. Please arrive by 5:55pm for a 6:00pm dep…
We'll start at Washburne State Park and cross 101 to pick up the Valley Trail along China Creek. The bridge probably isn't repaired yet, but we can check on its progress before we cross back over 101 and up through the forest on the Oregon Coast Trail to the Heceta Head Lighthouse for lunch. After l…
This climb is intended for recent graduates of the Obsidians Climb School. We will ascend via the Pi…
Celebrate Earth Day. Moonrise is 7:10 pm and sunset is 8:05pm . The full moon is the next day.
Watc…
We will start on time at 7:00 am. This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled rout…
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every 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 condition…
Meet at Day Island Park, Springfield.
Begin at Day Island Park to D st, to Summit st. to Kelly Butte Summit , hike north to Centennial Blvd. to Rainbow st south to River trail toward Eugene. Cross River at bike path heading east on Franklin Blvd. returning to Day Island Park. Some may stop for lunc…
Morgan Watson grew up in Colorado and it was there that he began his love for climbing mountains. He…
To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station …
We don't have a project yet. But, we're certain we'll be doing some trail maintenance.
Meet at the…
We will start on time at 7:00 am. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. 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.…
NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.
Every 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 condition…
Meet at the Wild Iris Ridge Park trailhead on the corner of Bailey Hill Road and S. Bertleson. Pleas…
I have a four night Grand Canyon backpacking permit for up to six hikers the nights of May 4, 5, 6, …