Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Lewis River Trail

Submitted Fri, 05/13/2011 - 1:50pm by DAnderson

The Lewis River trail, along with Siouxon, are about the only two trails that are really open right now on the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument district, Gifford Pinchot NF.   The Forest Service will have a work crew on the Lewis River Trail this week and will be working on that trail.  Give it a week and it should be in great condition. 


I've also heard that Jerry D. will be heading over to the Siouxon Trail again (his 3rd trip this year) and will be working on that trail.  Sharp eyes will notice 2011 on at least one log that was a tree blocking the trail.  Thanks for your hard work Jerry! 

Helens Fest II

Submitted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 7:34am by DAnderson

Helens Fest II, 8-9 July 2011.


We will be posting updates here and on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157938590906265&ref=ts. 


We are in the process of planning some great rides for Friday and Sunday and some great trail work parties for Saturday. 


We will be at the Marble Mountain Snow Park again this year and attendance will be limited, so sign up on NWTA or Evergreen websites.  We will monitor sign ups on facebook as well.

Helens Fest 2010 Finale!

Submitted Wed, 07/14/2010 - 9:46pm by DAnderson

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

HF02

 (photo verslowrdr)

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

Halvar, Matthew and Anders - 3 guys from Norway 

(photo David A's Photos)

 There was no sleeping in

Time to rise and shine!

photo David A's Photos

There were trails to ride

Gifford Pinchot NF current conditions

Submitted Tue, 04/06/2010 - 6:40am 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.

 

Lewis River waterfall photography ride

Submitted by DAnderson
Date: 
Sun, 11/29/2009 - 7:45am - 3:30pm

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
Date: 
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 7:30am - 3:00pm

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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Gifford Pinchot SOPA

Submitted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 7:36am by DAnderson

The latest edition of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) is out and available to read. New projects being studied for the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument include: expanding parking at Ape Cave, a bridge on the Fossil Creek Trail, and construction of new toilets at the Siouxon Trailhead.  These projects are expected to be completed by July 2010.  SOPA is a good way to keep abreast of proposed projects on the various National Forests.  

Helens Fest 2010, Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument

Submitted by DAnderson
Date: 
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 8:00am - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 6:24pm

 Thanks to all who have signed up for the event!  

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Quartz Creek Trail Work Party, Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Submitted by DAnderson
Date: 
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 6:15am - 5:00pm

Aaron and Dave are returning to Quartz Creek to clear out more trees and other general trail maintenance work.  We'll be spending the day hiking in and back out.  This trail work is preparatory work to the Aaron's Challenge ride to be held sometime in the future at an unyet known date.

Please sign up for the trip.  We will meet at 6203 SE 92nd Ave at 6:15, leaving there at 6:30A.  We will then meet up at the north end of the Bridge of the Gods (Washington side) at 7:15A.  Travel time to the work site is approximately two hours from Portland. 

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