Cruise to Mt. Saint Helens National Monument - 08.11.12

[djm_lady]

Cruise to Mount Saint Helens National Park

Aug. 11, 2012

Meet at Double J Motorwerks and we will roll out at 8:00am.
Stop at Gee Creek Rest area to meet up with Washingtonians (8:30)

We will take the Woodland Exit and probably round up and then onto Cougar WA. (1.25 hours from Portland)

From there we will drive up to Mt. St. Helens stopping at the various rest areas.
The route will be Highway 503 to Cougar.
Highway 90 along Swift Reservoir.
Highway 25N to Highway 99 to the top of Windy Ridge.
We hope to reach the Ridge by 1:00.



This will be a fun day. There are some amazing places to take pictures. Hope you can make it!




https://www.facebook.com/events/345980335482823/

Let us know if you plan on coming.

[chasekirkland]

Sounds fun. Might have to do this.

[Lurkertom]

I'm going

[kicku9]

If I don't have any cars to detail that weekend I'll come fro sure.

[Dub$_Lifestyle]

I'm down

[Lurkertom]

Corrado Cruise to Windy Ridge in October 2006

[chasekirkland]

wish it was on sunday. id be in for sure. Damn new job wont let me have saturday off

[djm_lady]

I forgot to mention there is a Pass required for the park.

Monument Pass

A Monument Pass is a per person pass, good for one day at the following recreational fee sites:

Coldwater Lake Recreation Area
Johnston Ridge Observatory


16 and older $8 Adult Pass
15 and under Free
Interagency Annual, Senior and Access Passes (Golden Age/Access Passes) and Annual Northwest Forest Passes* are also accepted at Monument Pass sites

We can pick them up in Cougar.

[thporsche54]

north bound rest area??

[Breakfast Club]

I want in, but driving 3 hours to Protlund then back to Helen's fart and home, is a bit much.

Idiot Democrats from the Puget Sound wanna get together for a meet up with the cool peeps coming from the south?

[dubn247]

There is no special pass required for this drive. But you do need a parking pass. These are usually no more then five dollars. You will need to stop by any of the two Ranger Stations on the way up. The first station is on FR-90 witch I think we should all stop at and pick one up. Lots of room to pull over and get one and get the latest volcano news paper. Also maybe if you would like to donate any funds to the national parks and rec. That would be supper awesome. There is a donation box inside the RS. This ranger station is located just before FR-90 splits to FR-25 or you or we all could stop and get a parking pass (yes day pass) at the RS just located a half mile before windy ridge on that same rd. Just trying to help us out. I was up there last year and this is all that's required. 5$ Let's have some fun.

[WeenerBoy]

^^ he's a regular to the area

I'm hitchin a ride with someone, can't wait, haven't been up there since i was 4 years old!!

[miatafreak]

Bump

[djm_lady]

I called the park and there is a $5 fee per vehicle. Please bring cash and it won't take very long to fill out the envelope and get the pass for the car. We can stop at the information station once we get in the park.

The weather is going to be perfect for this cruise. I don't think we could ask for a better day.

[URTurboFreak]

pretty sure we are coming

[skidplate]

If I don't get asked to work, I'll be there. I'm 50/50 on if I'll pass on more overtime if they do ask.

[dubn247]

Pick me up at Gee creek please. So I can fallow. Ha stoked.

[rallymk1]

If I don't get asked to work, I'll be there. I'm 50/50 on if I'll pass on more overtime if they do ask.

You know they're gonna ask...hudy!
Common, screw work, it'll probably be a late night Friday getting things back together but I think I'm gonna go. Be good to put some miles on and run some fresh petrol through booger.

[skidplate]

You know they're gonna ask...hudy!
Common, screw work, it'll probably be a late night Friday getting things back together but I think I'm gonna go. Be good to put some miles on and run some fresh petrol through booger.

Yeah true.. Its not like I don't work enough as it is.

[djm_lady]

The cabbyQ might also be making an appearance. We will be heading up to the top around lunch time. Bring stuff to grill and chairs to hang out a bit.

[Exodusx7x]

How Long is the drive from Double J? Im down in Salem and would love to take the R32
out for a drive

[djm_lady]

The drive to the top without stopping is probably 2.5 hours from DJM.

[Exodusx7x]

Im in

[quattroderrick2]

pretty sure we are coming

I like the username change!

[URTurboFreak]

I like the username change!

Thanks! wanted it to be subtle but to the point.

[NATASVR6]

We might make this. I'll probably catch the group in Woodland since I live in Kelso. I've got my 20 year reunion tomorrow too at 6 in Castle Rock. I'll post here tonight to confirm so you guys can look out for us. What time do you guys plan on coming through woodland?

[LC6X]

I'm so bummed this isn't sunday, I've never really been up there

[Lurkertom]

I'm coming from Longview and plan to be at the Safeway by 09:00 - Pretty sure they'll be coming through Woodland about 09:00 - 09:15 with a lunch stop at the top at Windy Ridge parking area.

[NATASVR6]

Tom. I sent you a PM. maybe we could meet up here in town.

[djm_lady]

Here is a list of times and stops. The times are somewhat tentative. We most likely won't be early.

Meet Up:
DJM (8:00)
Gee Creek Rest Area (8:30)
Woodland Exit Safeway Parking Lot (9:00)

Route:
I-5 to Woodland Exit
Highway 503 East to 25 North to 99 West


Stops along the way:
Cougar
Pine Creek Information Center (10:00)
Bear Meadow Interpretive Site
Miners Car Interpretive Site
Meta Lake Interpretive Site
Cascade Peaks Interpretive Site
Harmony Falls Viewpoint
Smith Creek Viewpoint
Windy Ridge Interpretive Site

[Twelvizm]

Mostly I was using my camera to shoot video and timelapses. Sorry I didn't get many photographs.

You can see more on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twelviz...7631027053458/

And some other stuff on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lentscreative

Had a great time!

[Twelvizm]

Here's some of that timelapse footage

[djm_lady]

The cruise was a lot of fun. I couldn't believe close to 50 cars showed up. The park rangers were very friendly and seemed glad to see us. The guy at the Pine Creek Info Station was walking around with a number counter, trying to count all the people. Thanks for the pics Adam!

[NATASVR6]

Was a great day. Was a really good thing we stopped at Pine Creek. That ranger station has been closed the last few years due to budget cuts. Hopefully we helped a little bit for their statistics to keep funding it's operation.

[Str8Up#3948]

I think i have to change my name to AirDubbin, or DubAir.... hm.... decisions...