Smith Creek, Mount St Helens, out and back & work party

Submitted by DAnderson
Date: 
Sun, 06/13/2010 - 7:45am - 3:32pm

Due to rain on June 6th this ride was postponed.  The weather forecast for Sunday June 13th calls for sun and 80F - but I'm not holding my breath. 

The road to Ape Canyon Trailhead is now open!  It's time to ride up at the Mountain!  To celebrate we're going to do an out and back ride on the Smith Creek Trail.  We don't know what conditions await us since this will be the first ride of the season up there. 

We'll combine some work and play on this ride.  I'll be bringing some loppers, brush saws and a few other tools on this trip.  If you have loppers or brush saw bring them too!

We meet at the Powell Blvd Park and Ride - on the Max Green Line  located on 3618 Southeast 92nd Avenue (at the stop light turn east!).  This Park and Ride provides a slightly easier on/off the freeway than the Gateway Park and Ride).  Be at the Park and Ride so we can LEAVE by 08:00.  Those wanting to meet at the Ape Canyon trailhead should be there by 10A.  Parking permits are required at Ape Canyon and Lava Canyon parking lots; those can be obtained in Cougar at the Lone Fir Resort.  Please advise if interested in attending! 

If any questions, please let me know.  Thanks!

David Anderson

e-mail: ujelang at gmail dot com

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Price: $0.00

re: Smith Creek work party

by 98special - 2010-06-11 08:08

Jim,

    Could you e-mail me directly to arrange transportation?  Thx.

 -Todd

re: Smith Creek work party

by wolfejimmyy - 2010-06-11 12:17

Todd,

     could you please send me an e-mail or email me at wolfe682002@yahoo.com?

 

                                                                                                               Jim

Sounds fun.

by neatjeff - 2010-06-10 20:24

Just joined the group.  This sounds like a fun trip.  I've got some loppers and a couple bow saws.  I've also got 3 extra seats and 3 spots on a bike rack if needed.  I'll see you at the park and ride.  I'm coming from Hillsboro, if anybody needs a ride from the burbs.

Park and Ride!

by DAnderson - 2010-06-12 05:44

Glad you'll be coming to the ride and work party tomorrow!  We should have a lot of fun up there!

the park and ride is between SE 92nd and I-205.  It's not readily visible from SE 92nd, but there is a light south of the bowling alley on SE 92nd where you will turn in to the lot.

re: Smith Creek party

by 98special - 2010-06-10 15:54

David,

I'll be there.  See you at Ape Canyon TH @ 10AM Sunday.  If your plans change, please give a heads-up.  Thanks.

Jimmy,

Do you still need a ride?  I live in Vancouver.  t h e n b r o ( a t ) y a h o o 

Todd B.

re:Smith Creek work party

by wolfejimmyy - 2010-06-11 01:08

Todd B,

    No, I still don't have a ride.Can you meet at Fred Meyer parking lot Sunday morning (Main St. and 503 in Battleground)-it's on the way.Thanx

 

                                                                                                         Jim(wolfejimmyy)

ride/carpool

by DAnderson - 2010-06-09 18:28

wolfejimmyy:
Someone will get you a ride up there!

David

Can someone give me a ride?

by wolfejimmyy - 2010-06-08 12:50

I live in Battleground and could meet someone near the main street/503 intersection(on the way).I also have loppers to use

Smith Creek

by DAnderson - 2010-06-05 12:22

I'll be bringing my loppers and brush saw on the ride tomorrow - if you have some you can carry on your pack you might want to do the same!  We might encounter some downed trees that need removal!

David