NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 30.
PORT ANGELES — The first hike for a new club formed by the Olympic Peninsula YMCA is today.
The hike will be from Hurricane Ridge to Hurricane Hill.
The new club, Summit Seekers, is for people of all ability levels.
Kyle Cronk, the CEO of the YMCA, will lead each Friday’s hikes, which are free and open to all.
Begins 8 a.m.
Hikes begin at 8 a.m., unless otherwise noted, and are completed within four hours.
Youths younger than 14 must be accompanied by adults. Those younger than 18 need written consent from a parent or guardian to hike.
Transportation to the trailhead is provided for the first nine registered participants.
Each hike requires a minimum enrollment of four people.
Suggested equipment
The YMCA suggests that participants bring “a small backpack, water (1 liter for every 5 miles or two to three hours), food, rain gear, hiking boots or sturdy footwear, layered clothing, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent and enthusiasm.”
Hikes have been scheduled through Nov. 1. They are:
■ Obstruction Point to PJ Lake on Friday, Sept. 20.
■ Hurricane Ridge to Mount Angeles on Friday, Oct. 4.
■ Marymere Falls on Friday, Oct. 18.
■ Spruce Railroad Trail on Friday, Nov. 1.
To reserve a spot, sign up at the front desk, phone 360-452-9244 or email Jennifer Veneklasen at jennifer@olympicpeninsulaymca.org.