New hiking club debuts

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA in Port Angeles invites members and non-members to join Summit Seekers, the organization’s new hiking club. All hikes are free and open to all levels of hikers. Hikes begin at 8 a.m. and are completed in four hours.

 

Hike dates and destinations are Aug. 30, Hurricane Ridge to Hurricane Hill; Sept. 20, Obstruction Point to PJ Lake; Oct. 4, Hurricane Ridge to Mount Angeles; Oct. 18, Marymere Falls; and Nov. 1, Spruce Railroad Trail.

 

Bring a small backpack, two liters of water, food, rain gear, hiking boots or sturdy footwear, layered clothing, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellant and enthusiasm.

 

Register at the YMCA, 302 S. Francis St., or call 452-9244.