Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Birth of a Lake #246

Mount St. Helens NVM

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

No pets or livestock

in administrative closure area between Hummocks and Norway Pass Trails.

Cave Creek #255

Cowlitz Valley RD

Coleman Weed Patch #121 Cowlitz Valley RD

Cowlitz Trail # 44

Cowlitz RD

Cultus Creek #108

Mt. Adams RD

Curly & Miller Falls # 31A

Mount St. Helens NVM

East Fork #139
Mount St. Helens NVM

Goat Mountain #217
Mount St. Helens NVM

Green Mountain #110

Cowlitz Valley RD

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

Greenwood Lake

Cowlitz RD #253

High Bridge #293

Cowlitz Valley RD

5%

Kincaid Trail # 42

Cowlitz Valley RD

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

(NO Quads)

Langille #259

Cowlitz Valley RD

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow. Trail bike riders, please ride from Cispus, up only, to save wear on the trail (and You).

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.

12/16/2008: 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.

12/16/2008: 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.

Meta Lake #210

Mount St. Helens NVM

5%

Osborne Mt. Trail #250

Cowlitz RD

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

Purcell Lookout Trail # 285 Cowllitz RD

Quartz Creek Big Trees #219

Cowlitz Valley RD

12%

Rough Trail #283

Cowlitz Valley RD

Silver Lake Interpretive

Mount St. Helens NVM

5%

Silver Star #180

Sleeping Beauty. #37

Mt. Adams RD

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

Smith Creek #225 Mount St. Helens NVM

Snagtooth #4

Mount St. Helens NVM

Snyder Pasture #80A

Mount St. Helens NVM

Spring Creek #115

Cowlitz Valley

Strawberry Mtn Trail #220  Cowlitz Valley RD

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

Sunrise #262, #262A

Cowlitz Valley RD

Table Mountain #18

Mount St. Helens NVM

Takhlakh Lake #134

Cowlitz Valley RD

5%

12/16/2008: Closed due to winter snow.

Tatoosh Trail #161

Cowlitz Valley RD

5%