Join Mount St. Helens Club for hikes through early June

Join the Mount St. Helens Club for area hikes.

Visit www.mtsthelensclub.org for more information.

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Wednesday: Gnat Creek Campground Trail

Drive 80 miles round-trip to hike an easy 3 miles along Gnat Creek in Astoria to the fish hatchery and back.

For more information, contact John R. at 360-431-1122.

Saturday: University Falls Loop

Drive 150 miles round trip for a strenuous hike on the University Falls Loop on the Story Burn Trail through a Douglas-fir forest recovered from the "Tillamook Burn." This hike is 7 miles with 600 feet of elevation gain.

For more information, contact Bruce M. at 360-425-0256.

June 17: Capitol Lake

Drive 140 miles roundtrip for an easy hike of 4.6-plus miles on a level path around the lake.

For more information, contact at Julie L. at 360-747-1415.

June 19: Ramona Falls

Drive 184 miles roundtrip for a moderate hike for 7.1 miles roundtrip with 1,046 feet of elevation gain.

This is a moderate hike that requires crossing the Sandy River over a log. The hike will follow the Ramona Falls Trail (vs. the Pacific Crest Trail) through the forest to Ramona Creek.

The falls are stunning and a must-see. A $5 day pass, a Northwest Forest Pass or an America the Beautiful pass is required for each vehicle.

For more information, contact John M. at 360-508-0878.

June 24: Powell Butte

Drive 110 miles round-trip, hike for an easy 4.5-mile loop with 500 feet of elevation gain through a large meadow on top of a volcanic cone. On a clear day, we will be rewarded with excellent views of Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood and Mount Adams, as well as southeast Portland.

For more information, contact Barbara R. at 360-431-1131

June 27: Vernonia Banks Bike Ride

Drive 60 miles roudtrip for a group cycling activity. Starting at the Vernonia end of the trail, the group will bike halfway to Banks and back, for a total of 20 miles. The trail is paved and mostly flat.

For more information, contact Dory N. at 213-820-1014.

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