Past Activity

Postponed: Mount St Helens area

  • Start date: 06/28/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 06/30/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is a 3 day trip to explore the Mt. St. Helens area. Overnight accommodations are at Cozy Castle Rock Cabin (Airbnb) in Castle Rock, WA. The first day, we will visit the Johnston Ridge Observatory which is 55 miles from Castle Rock. After that visit, we can enjoy the 2.4 mile Hummocks Trail Loop and drive to our house. The next day, we will drive to the trailhead for Coldwater Peak near Johnston Ridge. This is a difficult 13 mile round hike with 2400 feet elevation gain. Participants should be in adequate shape for this hike. Once the group is formed, details will be discussed regarding the last day's activities, meals, carpool plans, etc.
Costs for lodging will be $155 per person. Registration will open on Friday, April 28, 7am. Members only; no refund unless someone takes your place. Due to limited accommodations, this trip is limited to 6 persons only. Within 5 days of signing up, mail a check payable to Obsidians to Jean Harrris, 78116 Mosby Creek Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424.

  • Event Leader: Harris Jean

  • Assistant Leader: Lindstrom Lana

  • Event category: Extended Trips

  • Area Type:

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 550

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Hiking poles, all weather gear; meal plans will be discussed with participants.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 13

  • Member Fees: 155

  • Elevation Gain: 2200

  • Non-Member Fees:

  • Committee: Extended Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 6
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Harris, Jean 541-953-0268 N 155
2 Signed-Up Lindstrom, Lana 541-683-1409 N 155
3 Signed-Up James, Daphne 541-683-7488 N 155
4 Signed-Up Chan, Annie 541-223-2018 N 155
5 Signed-Up van Winkle, Dorothy 541-485-7416 N 155
6 Signed-Up Kameenui, Brenda 541-344-9506 N 155
7 Waitlist Bryan, Keiko 541-342-1240 N 155
8 Waitlist Gould, Whitney 510-368-8941 N 155