USDA Forest Service
 

Gifford Pinchot National Forest
 
Gifford Pinchot
National Forest

Forest Headquarters
10600 N.E. 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 891-5000
TTY: (360) 891-5003

Cowlitz Valley
Ranger District
10024 US Hwy 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA 98377
(360) 497-1100
TTY: (360) 497-1101

Mt. Adams
Ranger District
2455 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-3400
TTY: (360) 891-5003

Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic
Monument

Monument Headquarters
42218 N.E. Yale Bridge Rd.
Amboy, WA 98601
(360) 449-7800
TTY: (360) 891-5003

Johnston Ridge Observatory
24000 Spirit Lake Highway
P.O. Box 326
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-2140

Mount St. Helens
Visitor Center
at Silver Lake
3029 Spirit Lake Highway
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(Operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission)

TTY: Phone for the Deaf



Current Conditions

Trails

Content Last Updated: September 2, 2008

[Last Updated: August 29, 2008]

Cold Springs Fire near Mt. Adams: Fire information available on Inciweb

[Last Updated: August 29, 2008]

Some roads on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest remain closed due to road damage.  Please check our Current Conditions Reports or call the local Forest Service office for updates. 

Spring / Summer Advisory: Some potentially unstable cornices (snow overhangs) remain on the crater rim of Mount St. Helens (please see Climbing page and scroll down to cornice photo for details). Flood and wind damage from Fall 2006 storms still affects access to some popular sites.  Please use caution when venturing out on roads and trails.

Mount St. Helens

  • General trail conditions - Expect snow above 4,500'. These amounts are based on remote snow guage stations in the Forest. To see the amounts go to the Washington Snotell sites at
  • http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snotel/Washington/washington.html                                         

 

Forest Trails Conditions
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed
Ape Canyon #234
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •   •   NW Forest Pass Required 4.5 09/04/2008: Open.
Big Creek #252
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • •   2.4 07/24/2008: Cleared to Cora Lake from the east end.
Big Creek Falls #28
Mount St. Helens NVM		 Accessible         0.7 05/09/2008: Open.  Use caution around the cliff.
Big Hollow #158
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       3.2 06/27/2008: Open.

Birth of a Lake #246

Mount St. Helens NVM

 Accessible       NW Forest Pass Required 0.4 07/14/2008: Open
Bishop Ridge #272
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • •   8.7 08/14/2008: Open. Possibly patches of snow left.
Blue Horse #237
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     5.4 07/14/2008: Open, snow.
Blue Lake #274
Cowlitz Valley RD		 •       NW Forest Pass Required 2.5

07/17/2008: Open.

Blue Lake Butte #119

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   3.7 07/24/2008: Cleared with patches of snow.
Blue Lake Ridge #271
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • • NW Forest Pass Required 11.7 08/27/2008: Open. Patches of snow.
Bluff Mountain #172
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     6.2 07/14/2008: Open, snow.
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed
Boundary #1
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • • •   36.0

08/27/2008: Open and snow free from Council to the 29 road.Open from the 29 road to Elk Pass with patches of snow west of Shark Rock.

No pets or livestock

in administrative closure area between Hummocks and Norway Pass Trails.

Buck Creek #54
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •     2.4 08/14/2008: OPEN
Bunker Hill #145
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       1.2 06/04/2008: Open.

Cave Creek #255

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   0.5 8/14/2008: Cleared and snow free
Cold Springs #72
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •   NW Forest Pass Required 3.7

08/14/2008: TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE.   Cold Springs Fire Special Area Closure and Map.

Coleman Weed Patch #121 Cowlitz Valley RD

 • •       3.0 08/12/2008: Snow free

Cowlitz Trail # 44

Cowlitz RD

•         5.2 08/02/2008: Open
Craggy Peak #3
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • • •   4.4 08/27/2008: Open. Patches of snow.

Cultus Creek #108

Mt. Adams RD

 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 1.5 08/14/2008: OPEN

Curly & Miller Falls # 31A

Mount St. Helens NVM

 Accessible         0.5 08/14/2008: Cleared and snow free.
Cussed Hollow #19
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • • •   3.3 08/11/2008: Open.

Dark Meadow #263

Cowitz Valley RD

 • • • •   3.0

09/02/2008: Open. Extremely difficult root ledges. Down only recommended.

Bridge removed at the 23 Road.
Divide Camp #112
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       2.8 08/14/2008: OPEN
Dog Mountain #147
Mt. Adams RD		 •   •     3.0 06/04/2008: Open. Managed by CRGNSA
Dry Creek #194
Mt. Adams RD		 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 4.0 08/29/2008:  Open
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed
East Canyon Ridge #265 Cowlitz Valley • • • •   4.1 08/15/2008: Maintained between FR 2228 and Olallie Lk.  NO access from the bottom.

East Fork #139
Mount St. Helens NVM

 • • • •   3.0 07/14/2008: Open to the first big creek crossing. About one mile. Not maintained beyond. Hike only past creek.
East Crater #48
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       2.5 08/29/2008:  Open
Falls Creek #152
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •     9.2 08/14/2008:  OPEN
Falls Creek Falls #152A
Mt. Adams RD		 •   •     1.7 07/14/2008: Open.
French Butte #254 • • • •   1.0 08/15/2008: CLOSED due to harvest activity.
Goat Creek #205
Cowlitz Valley 		• • •     6.0(+3) 7/21/2008: Snow starts at 4500 feet trail head snow free.Gate open until private timber company decides fire danger is too high. 

Goat Mountain #217
Mount St. Helens NVM

 • • •     8.6 09/04/2008: Open.
Goat Ridge #95
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 4.6

08/15/2008: Open.
Gotchen Creek #40
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •     3.0 08/29/2008: Open between trail 39 and the 8020 road.
Grassy Knoll #146
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       5.5 08/14/2008:   Open

Green Mountain #110

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   6.5

07/24/2008: Open
Green River #213
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     9.6

07/14/2008: Open

Greenwood Lake

Cowlitz RD #253

 • • • •   3.0 08/14/2008: Cleared and snow free.

Hamilton Buttes #118

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   7.9 07/24/2008: Cleared and snow free.

Hamilton Peak #109

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   1.3 08/01/2008: Cleared and snow free.
Harmony#224
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •       NW Forest Pass Required 1.0 09/04/2008:   Vehicle access is not possible.  Forest Road 99 is washed out at the Blast Edge.  Foot traffic or bicycle, only.
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed

High Bridge #293

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   1.5 05/2008: Open
High Lakes #116
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • •   7.7 08/11/2008: Trailhead closed bridge is out. Trail from Horseshoe Lake to Adams Fork is open to where bridge is out. The stream crossing is at least 2' deep and with swift flowing water, it is not recommended to cross.
High Rock #266
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • •     1.6 07/14/2008: Open. one lane access on the 8440 road to the trail head.
Hummocks #229
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •         2.3 07/14/2008: Open.

Indian Heaven #33

Mt. Adams RD

 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 3.3 08/14/2008: OPEN.
Independence Pass  #227
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •       NW Forest Pass Required 3.5 09/04/2008:   Narrow tread and steep side slopes. Vehicular access is not possible.  Forest Road 99 is washed out at the Blast Edge.  Foot traffic or bicycle, only.
Iron Creek Picnic #187 Cowlitz Valley

Accessible

5%

       NW Forest Pass Required 1.5 06/2008: Open.
June Lake #216B
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •   •     1.6 09/04/2008: Minimal marking on Lava flow.  Parking at Marble Mountain Sno-Park.
Juniper Ridge #261
Cowlitz Valley 		• • • •   11.6 07/31/2008: Cleared and open to the Boundary trail. Intersection to Sunrise trail #262 is snow free.Trail bike riders - please ride from trail 1 to the North (down) only to save wear on the trail.
Killen Creek #113
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       3.1 08/14/2008:  Open 

Kincaid Trail # 42

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • •       8.8

08/02/2008: Clear to wilderness

boundry.

Klickitat Trail # 7 • • •       07/14/2008: Snow. From road 55/24 intersection big boulder and and a number of trees across road to trailhead.
Krause Ridge #275
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • •   4.4

05/2008: Cleared and open.

(NO Quads)
Lakes Trail #211
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •         13.2 09/04/2008: Open.  Narrow tread.

Langille #259

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   11.0

08/25/2008: Cleared. Trail bike riders, please ride from Cispus, up only, to save wear on the trail (and You).
Lava Butte #200
Mt. Adams RD		 •   •     0.6 06/18/2008: Open.
Lava Canyon #184
Mount St. Helens NVM

Accessible

12%

       NW Forest Pass Required

Accessible0.5

total 2.6

 08/11/2008: The Lava Canyon Trail is signed as closed due to hazardous conditions on the trail. (the upper bridge has washed out and the river channel has changed locations)
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed
Lewis River #31
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     13.6 08/11/2008: Open. Major slide approximately 2.5 miles west of junction with Forest Road 90 and the Lewis River trail.  The slide is 75 feet across and 50 feet deep with loose material and trees. Very unstable. Follow pink flagging for 250 feet around slide area and back to trail.
Lilly Basin Trail # 86 • •         08/15/2008: Maintained first 4 miles.
Little Huckleberry #49
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •     2.5 08/02/2008: Open

Loowit #216
Mount St. Helens NVM

Call ahead for current information.  The Loowit Trail #216 is a rugged and challenging trail for experienced hikers. This year several difficulties exist, which result in the trail being suitable for only the most adventuresome and competent trekkers. Due to washouts, access to the Loowit Trail #216 has been affected. Some hikers detour down slope to cross this feature.   There is flagging to help mark the way.  At the South Fork Toutle the trail is difficult to follow due to erosion and deposition in the flood plain, thick brush and sloughing.  People are crossing down stream and hiking back up to the Loowit.   Flagging helps mark the way.  We are advising hikers not to cross the Blue Lake mud flow gully located roughly 2.5 miles from the Butte Camp Trail 238A and the Loowit Trail 216 Jct. due to steep washouts and unstable terrain. Hikers can expect down trees, washouts and the trail may be difficult to see and/or follow. Crossing steep gullies may require extra care and time. Due to these issues we have been discouraging hikers from attempting this trail unless they are experienced on the Loowit Trail or highly skilled and experienced.

 • •       29.1

07/14/2008: Snow. 
Although geologists say the probability of an eruption generated debris flow or mudflow leaving the crater is small, Mount St. Helens hikers need to exercise caution when crossing gullies and streams draining the mountain, especially on the north side. Volcanic Hazards: We recommend that hikers in the Spirit Lake Basin on the north side of the volcano, who observe a large steam or ash emission or hear a rumbling noise upstream (sound of a mudflow or debris flow) be aware of potential hazards from debris flows and mud flows. If you are in a gully or stream draining the north side of the volcano and observe a large volcanic event please act decisively and move to high ground as soon as possible. Rough Trail Conditions: The Loowit Trail #216 and Truman Trail #207 trails have received no hiking traffic and have had little trail maintenance over the last 18 months. Hikers should be prepared for steep, unstable scrambling when crossing gullies and streams as well as narrow, uneven tread. In some areas, the trail is difficult to see and follow. Rock cairns and wooden posts will aid visitors through challenging route finding sections.

Loowit Falls Viewpoint #216 F
Mount St. Helens NVM

Although geologists say the probability of an eruption generated debris flow or mudflow leaving the crater is small, Mount St. Helens hikers need to exercise caution when crossing gullies and streams draining the mountain, especially on the north side. Volcanic Hazards: We recommend that hikers in the Spirit Lake Basin on the north side of the volcano, who observe a large steam or ash emission or hear a rumbling noise upstream (sound of a mudflow or debris flow) be aware of potential hazards from debris flows and mudflows.

 • •       29.1

07/14/2008: Snow.
If you are in a gully or stream draining the north side of the volcano and observe a large volcanic event please act decisively and move to high ground as soon as possible. Rough Trail Conditions: The Loowit Trail #216 and Truman Trail #207 trails have received no hiking traffic and have had little trail maintenance over the last 18 months. Hikers should be prepared for steep, unstable scrambling when crossing gullies and streams as well as narrow, uneven tread. In some areas, the trail is difficult to see and follow. Rock cairns and wooden posts will aid visitors through challenging route finding sections.

Lower Falls Viewpoint

Mount St. Helens NVM

Accessible

7%

   •   NW Forest Pass Required 0.1

06/20/2008: Open.

Accessible - Short section 12%
McCellan Meadow #157
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •     3.1 08/02/2008:   Open

Meta Lake #210

Mount St. Helens NVM

Accessible

5%

       NW Forest Pass Required 0.5 09/04/2008: Open.  Vehicular access is not possible.  Forest Road 99 is washed out at the Blast Edge.  Foot traffic or bicycle, only.
Middle #26
Mt. Adams RD		 • • • •   6.0 08/14/2008: Open
Middle Falls #31C
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •         1.3 07/14/2008: Open.
Service #35
Mt. Adams RD		 • • • •   4.2 08/14/2008:  Open
Monitor Ridge #216H
Mount St. Helens NVM		 •         3.7

09/04/2008: Open.  Can be hiked snow-free by using the upper ridges.

See current climbing report.
Monte Carlo #52
Mt. Adams RD		 • • •     6.8 08/14/2008: Open
Mosquito Meadows # 292 Cowlitz R.D. • • • •   1.1 08/14/2008: snow free.
Muddy Meadow #13
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       4.0 08/14/2008:  Open

Nanny Ridge # 98

Cowlitz Valley R.D.

• •       4.5 08/14/2008: snow free.
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed
Observation #132
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       7.2 08/14/2008: Open  

Osborne Mt. Trail #250

Cowlitz RD

 • • • •   5.5 08/14/2008: Cleared and snow free.
Pacific Crest Trail #2000
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • •       85.1 08/2008: Snow at Cispus Pass and below Old Snowy.
Pacific Crest Trail #2000
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       85.1 08/29/2008:  Open on the Mt. Adams District.
Packwood Lake #78
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 9.6 08/14/2008: Open.
Pipeline Road to Packwood lake #74
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • • NW Forest Pass Required 4.5 8/14/2008: Open.
Placid Lake #29
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       3.5 08/29/2008: Open. 

Purcell Lookout Trail # 285 Cowllitz RD

 • • •       08/14/2008: Snow free Accessible roads 84, 63, 47 access road off of the 52 rd.
Quartz Creek #5
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     10.6 08/11/2008: Open. May not be entirely cleared.

Quartz Creek Big Trees #219

Cowlitz Valley RD

Accessible

12%

        0.3 06/2008: Open.
Race Track #171
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       3.1 08/29/2008: Open

Rough Trail #283

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   1.7 08/25/2008: Open.

Service #35

Mt. Adams RD

 • • • •   4.2 08/14/2008:   Trail has been rerouted around Deadhorse Meadows to a new trailhead on Road 8821.

Sheep Canyon #240
Mount St. Helens NVM

 • • •     2.2 09/04/2008: Access to trail through trails whose conditions are unknown.  FR 8123 is accessible by foot traffic only.

Silver Creek Trail #258

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • •     4.5 07/17/2008: Open and cleared

Silver Lake Interpretive

Mount St. Helens NVM

Accessible

5%

         0.8 05/2008:  Open

Silver Star #180

• • •     3.5 07/07/2008: Open. Road 41 has some large potholes just before the junction with the 4109. The 4109 is a bit rough in places too. Not recommended for low clearance vehicles. 
Siouxon #130
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     9.2 08/11/2008: Open. See photo of Horseshoe Creek falls.

Summit Springs #173
Mount St. Helens NVM

 • • • •   3.0 06/25/2008: Open.

Sleeping Beauty. #37

Mt. Adams RD

 •         1.4

08/02/2008:   Open

Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed

Smith Creek #225 Mount St. Helens NVM

 •   •   NW Forest Pass Required 10 08/27/2008: Access road 83 to lower trailhead is closed beyond Marble Mountain sno-park. Stream bank erosion near lower trail bridge has created a steep bank. Caution urged.

Snagtooth #4

Mount St. Helens NVM

• • • •   4.2 08/14/2008: Mostly cleared. A few downed trees left.
Snowgrass #96
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • •       5.3 08/14/2008:  Snow free.

Snyder Pasture #80A

Mount St. Helens NVM

• • • •   2.5 08/14/2008: Bridge washed out at the bottom. The trail is being repaired. Not rideable. May be hiked.
Soda Peaks Lake #133
Mt. Adams RD		 •         5.5 08/14/2008: OPEN. Bridge across Trapper Creek is closed (unsafe).   CAN USE THE IRON MIKE TRAILHEAD.
South Climb #183
Mt. Adams RD		 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 3.4

08/01/2008: Open.  See link to Revised Closure Order Area (Map) affected by the Cold Springs Fire (Adobe Acrobat PDF format - 229 kb)

Spencer Butte #30
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • • •   3.2 08/21/2008: Open.

Spring Creek #115

Cowlitz Valley

 • • • •   2.9 7/24/2008: Clear and snow free.

Stabler Camp #17

Mount St. Helens NVM

 • • • •   2.6 08/11/2008: Open.
Stagman Ridge #12
Mt. Adams RD		 • •       4.1 08/14/2008:   Open.
Starway #175
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • •       3.3 08/27/2008: Starway is  a most difficult trail. The start of the trail is hard to find due to heavy brush.

Strawberry Mtn Trail #220  Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • •     10.7

08/14/2008:  Snow free
Summit Prairie #2
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • • •   9.0

09/02/2008: The trail is blocked one mile up by two large trees. Removal planned on Friday. Upper trail open.

Sunrise #262, #262A

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • •     1.7 07/2008: Cleared.

Table Mountain #18

Mount St. Helens NVM

 • • • •   5.0 09/02/2008: Open.

Takhlakh Lake #134

Cowlitz Valley RD

Accessible

5%

       NW Forest Pass Required 1.1

08/2008: Snow free.

Tatoosh Trail #161

Cowlitz Valley RD

             08/2008: West end of trail not recommended for stock. Limited turn around access, horse trailers not recomended.
Teeley Creek #251
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • •   4.3 07/2008: Clear to Pothole Lake 4X4 vehicles only on the 8410.
Thomas Lake #111
Mt. Adams RD		 • •     NW Forest Pass Required 3.3 08/02/2008: Open
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed
Tongue Mountain #294   Cowlitz Valley RD • • • •   6.2 07/11/2008: Open, hiker trail cleared. Motorized access for high clearence vehicles.
Toutle #238
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     13.6 09/04/2008:  There are 3-4 ft. snow drifts within approx. 1.5 miles of the Kalama Horse Camp on trails 238, 231, 242 and 204.  Trail 238 is washed away in some sections.  Trailhead is accessible by foot traffic only. Does not connect to Blue Horse Trail #237, for horses.
Trail of Two Forests
Mount St. Helens NVM		 Accessible       NW Forest Pass Required 0.3 7/14/2008: Open
Trapper Creek #192
Mt. Adams RD		 •       NW Forest Pass Required 6.0 08/02/2008: Open 

Truman Trail #207
Mount St. Helens NVM

Although geologists say the probability of an eruption generated debris flow or mudflow leaving the crater is small, Mount St. Helens hikers need to exercise caution when crossing gullies and streams draining the mountain, especially on the north side. Volcanic Hazards: We recommend that hikers in the Spirit Lake Basin on the north side of the volcano, who observe a large steam or ash emission or hear a rumbling noise upstream (sound of a mudflow or debris flow) be aware of potential hazards from debris flows and mudflows.

•   •   NW Forest Pass Required 5.6

06/23/2008: Snow.

If you are in a gully or stream draining the north side of the volcano and observe a large volcanic event please act decisively and move to high ground as soon as possible. Rough Trail Conditions: The Loowit Trail #216 and Truman Trail #207 trails have received no hiking traffic and have had little trail maintenance over the last 18 months. Hikers should be prepared for steep, unstable scrambling when crossing gullies and streams as well as narrow, uneven tread. In some areas, the trail is difficult to see and follow. Rock cairns and wooden posts will aid visitors through challenging route finding sections.

Valley Trail #270
Cowlitz Valley RD		 • • • •   16.7

07/2008: Open.
Vanson Peak #217A
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • •     1.4 06/23/2008: Snow.

Windy Trail #216E
Mount St. Helens NVM

(Northeastern portion of the Loowit trail)

Although geologists say the probability of an eruption generated debris flow or mudflow leaving the crater is small, Mount St. Helens hikers need to exercise caution when crossing gullies and streams draining the mountain, especially on the north side. Volcanic Hazards: We recommend that hikers in the Spirit Lake Basin on the north side of the volcano, who observe a large steam or ash emission or hear a rumbling noise upstream (sound of a mudflow or debris flow) be aware of potential hazards from debris flows and mudflows.

 •   •     1

06/23/2008: Snow.

If you are in a gully or stream draining the north side of the volcano and observe a large volcanic event please act decisively and move to high ground as soon as possible. Rough Trail Conditions: The Loowit Trail #216 and Truman Trail #207 trails have received no hiking traffic and have had little trail maintenance over the last 18 months. Hikers should be prepared for steep, unstable scrambling when crossing gullies and streams as well as narrow, uneven tread. In some areas, the trail is difficult to see and follow. Rock cairns and wooden posts will aid visitors through challenging route finding sections.

Willow Springs Trail #207A
Mount St. Helens NVM

(Southeastern portion of the Truman trail)

Although geologists say the probability of an eruption generated debris flow or mudflow leaving the crater is small, Mount St. Helens hikers need to exercise caution when crossing gullies and streams draining the mountain, especially on the north side. Volcanic Hazards: We recommend that hikers in the Spirit Lake Basin on the north side of the volcano, who observe a large steam or ash emission or hear a rumbling noise upstream (sound of a mudflow or debris flow) be aware of potential hazards from debris flows and mudflows.

•         1

06/23/2008: Snow.

If you are in a gully or stream draining the north side of the volcano and observe a large volcanic event please act decisively and move to high ground as soon as possible. Rough Trail Conditions: The Loowit Trail #216 and Truman Trail #207 trails have received no hiking traffic and have had little trail maintenance over the last 18 months. Hikers should be prepared for steep, unstable scrambling when crossing gullies and streams as well as narrow, uneven tread. In some areas, the trail is difficult to see and follow. Rock cairns and wooden posts will aid visitors through challenging route finding sections.

Whistle Punk #59
Mt. Adams RD

Accessible

5%

       NW Forest Pass Required 1.5 04/28/2008: Open.  Interpretive trail of historic logging and equipment.

Wobbly #273

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   2.7 07/24/2008: Open.
Woods Creek #247
Cowlitz Valley RD

Accessible

5-8%

         2.5 7/3/2008: Bridge has been replaced.
Wright Meadows #80
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • • • •   8.5 08/14/2008: Open to Clear Creek. Bridge washed out at the bottom.

Yozoo #276

Cowlitz Valley RD

 • • • •   5.0 08/01/2008: Open.
Zig Zag Lake #191
Mount St. Helens NVM		 • •       0.5 07/2008: no report.
Trail Name Rec Symbol - Hiking Rec Symbol - Horseback Riding Rec Symbol - Mountain Biking Rec Symbol - Trail Bikes NW Forest Pass Required Miles Date & status since the condition last changed

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Vancouver, WA
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