Mount St Helens

Helens Fest 2010 Finale!

Submitted Wed, 07/14/2010 - 10:46pm by DAnderson

We came from near and far to pay homage to the Mountain that rules all.

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From as close as LaCenter to as far as Norway they came

Halvar, Matthew and Anders - 3 guys from Norway

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There was no sleeping in

photo David A's Photos

There were trails to ride

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

Submitted by DAnderson

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!

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Mount St Helens conditions.

Submitted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 7:01am by DAnderson

As of late May 2010 conditions at higher elevations around Mount St Helens remain snowbound. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest website indicates that roads around Mount St Helens that are above 3,000 to 3,500' elevation have snow on them. The June Lake Snotel at 3440 foot elevation on the south side of the mountain indicates the snow pack is where it was near the end of March before our recent bout of chilly wet weather brought snow levels down to winter levels. Currently Forest Road 83, the road to Ape Canyon trailhead parking lot, is open as far as the June Lake Trailhead, about 4.5 miles from Ape Canyon Trailhead. We will need some warm weather before this area opens up.

Gifford Pinchot NF current conditions

Submitted Tue, 04/06/2010 - 7:40am by DAnderson

After what was looking to be an early season on Mount St Helens is turning out to be otherwise. Two weeks ago - from April 5th 2010 - the snow pack at the June Lake Snotel site was only 46 inches. The elevation there is 3,440 feet. As of April 6, 2010 snow depth is now 111 inches.

Current Forest Road conditions in Gifford Pinchot National Forest indicate that Road 83 is closed at the junction with Road 8303, the road to Ape Cave. Seasonal snow plowing ended at the beginning of April for the season.

Follow the links above to monitor snow depth and road conditions in the Gifford Pinchot.

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Mount St Helens Institute projects!

Submitted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 9:09am by DAnderson

The Mount St Helens Institute has a lot of great volunteer programs that help visitors to the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument. I encourage everyone to get out and do some volunteering on your public lands! It's a great way to meet people and help maintain what we all appreciate. The season's first work party in March 13th at the Monument Headquarters and it will be working on the tools we use to do trail maintenance. There are also trail work parties on trails mtb'ers use, such as South Coldwater and Butte Camp trails. Check the Mount St Helens Institute's website out for the individual work parties, and sign up for one or more! You'll be glad you did!

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Mount St Helens Road Conditions

Submitted Tue, 12/01/2009 - 4:01pm by DAnderson

Winter has set in at Mount St Helens. Road 81 is now closed at the Cougar Snow Park - at the junction with Road 83. Road 83 is now closed at the Marble Mountain Snow Park. Both roads are gated at those locations. Those areas are open to winter style recreation. For updated information go to: http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/current-conditions/roads.shtml

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Lewis River waterfall photography ride

Submitted by DAnderson

The weather forecast is calling for decent weather for Sunday! So, let's get up and get some photographs of some of the waterfalls along the Lewis River Trail. Dennis claims he can ride slow - especially since he's taking his camera! This will be a leasurely paced ride with frequent photographic stops - especially above the Bolt Camp Shelter. The waterfalls along the trail are running pretty full right now with our recent run of wet weather. total distance will be 12 to 14 miles. If you've never ridden the trail and want to take your time exploring it, now is your chance!

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Lewis River Trail Ride.

Submitted by DAnderson

Wish fall goodbye, say hello to winter on one last ride on the Lewis River Trail during 2009.

The weather forecast currently calls for scattered rain for Sunday - between storms on Saturday and Monday.

Carpoolers from Portland should meet at 7:30A at my residence at 6203 s.e. 92nd - three blocks from the Foster Road stop and the I-205 Foster Road exit.

We will meet Jerry DeRuyter at the lower Lewis River trailhead parking lot at 9:30A. Andrea has a new bike she needs to ride!

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