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Not realizing the work party ended yesterday, Ellen was determined to try and clear some more rocks off the trail.

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A washout on the Toutle Trail, about 25 feet deep. The washouts on the Loowit Trail, further upstream, are much deeper.

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The infamous Loowit Trail on Mount St. Helens.

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Mire brought her bike all the way to the top. Probably knowing someone would have a camera ready for this beautiful descent.

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Hit snow at about 4200 feet. Pushed through some of it, then ditched the bikes and continued on foot to the trail's terminus.

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Ascending the Butte Camp Trail to its intersection at the Loowit Trail.

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We all gathered around Saturday night for stories, raffles, and discussion of Sunday's rides. Great turnout for the first ever Helens Fest!

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A little fun at the snowpark-turned-campground Saturday night after the work parties (and swim in a lake).

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Walking back down the trail and inspecting our handiwork.

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Our crew of 8 was led by an Americorps volunteer working with the Mount St. Helens Institute.

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Our group headed to the Blue Lake Trail to clear all the loose rocks and debris off of it. It's a...

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Helens Fest meeting before the work parties begin.

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Spooked a bear on the way up the forest road at the end of the Smith Creek loop. The bear stayed in the tree for a long while.

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The trail winds its way into a beautiful birch forest.

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Crossing the titular creek.

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Smith Creek wildflowers.

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Ellen surfing the pumice on the upper section of Smith Creek.

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At the upper trailhead to the Smith Creek Trail.

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