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
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Recreation
Winter Activities |
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View
a map showing areas around Mount St. Helens that are open for
winter recreation. |
![Sno*Park Winter Recreation Symbol](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/images/rec75-winter-recreation-area.gif) |
Marble Mountain Sno*Park
Mount St. Helens Winter Recreation Area --
(Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument) |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym40-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowmobiling](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym40-winter-snowmobiling.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym40-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![WRA - Shelter](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym40-picnic-shelter.gif) ![WRA - Toilets](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym40-toilets-restrooms.gif) ![Trail Rating - Easy](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating40-easy.gif) ![Trail Rating - Moderate](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating40-moderate.gif) ![Trail Rating - Difficult](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating40-difficult.gif) |
Road Access: |
Interstate 5 east
to State Route 503 to Forest Roads 90, 83, 8312 junction. |
Elevation: |
2,700 feet |
Vehicle
Parking Capacity: |
130 |
Ski & Snowshoe Trails: |
49 miles of ski & snowshoe
trails |
Snowmobile Trails: |
30 miles of snowmobile trails |
Facilities: |
Toilet, shelter with wood stove |
Remarks: |
Attn
Snowmobilers, Skiers & Snowshoers: Climbing permits
are required for everyone above 4800 feet on Mount St. Helens (permit
information). Non-motorized corridor along climbing route
is closed to snowmobiles (corridor
map). Area north of volcano is closed to snowmobiles and
to off-trail ski and snowshoe travel (area
closure map).
View
a map showing areas around Mount St. Helens that are open for
winter recreation.
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Current
Conditions: |
Link to
Current Conditions Page |
Featured Trails: |
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8300
Trail |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowmobiling](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowmobiling.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![Trail Rating - Easy](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-easy.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
Very Heavy |
Length: |
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Elevation: |
Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,930
feet |
Maps: |
Mt. Mitchell and Mount St. Helens
Quadrangles |
Current
Condition
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See
Current Conditions http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/current-conditions.shtml
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TrailHead: |
Marble Mountain Sno-Park |
Scenic
Attractions: |
Magnificent views reward those
who travel 4.5 miles along Trail 8300 to the Lava Canyon Viewpoint.
On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens created abundant
room for snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing. A wet, cement-like
slurry of rock, mud, and water (called a lahar) rushed down the southeast
side of the volcano, scouring out a vast area. Snowmobilers, skiers
and snowshoers share Trail 8300; please use caution and be courteous
to each other. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
8312
Trail |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowmobiling](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowmobiling.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![Trail Rating - Moderate](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-moderate.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
Low - The trail
(road) is washed out below the snowpark. No crossing is possible.
The other end of the loop (2 miles out the 83 road), is still open. |
Length: |
3.0 miles to 4 Corners, 5.5
miles to Summit |
Elevation: |
Low: 2,640 feet; High: 4,000
feet |
Maps: |
Goat Mountain Quadrangle |
TrailHead: |
Marble Mountain Sno-Park |
Scenic
Attractions: |
This groomed, but winding trail,
leads to the summit of a dormant volcano, Marble Mountain, but grooming
stops at Four Corners. You will be treated to views of the snow-capped
peaks of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, and Mount St. Helens. Follow
Forest Road 8312, 4.5 miles up to this beautiful Cascades viewpoint.
Snowmobilers, snowshoers and skiers can enjoy this trail. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
Pine
Martin Ski
Trail #245E |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![Trail Rating - Easy](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-easy.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
moderate |
Length: |
- 1.8 miles to top
- 2.2 miles to 216B junction.
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Elevation: |
Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,760
feet |
Maps: |
Mount St. Helens Quadrangle |
TrailHead: |
Marble Mountain Sno-Park |
Scenic
Attractions: |
Swift, June Lake, Wapiti, and
Sasquatch Ski Trails can be reached by the Pine Martin Trail. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
Sasquatch
Ski Loops
#236, 236A, B |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![Trail Rating - Moderate](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-moderate.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
Medium |
Length: |
Short loop 3 miles, total 6.7
miles |
Elevation: |
- Trail 236 - Low: 2,760 feet; High: 3,540 feet
- Trail 236A - Low: 3,200 feet; High; 3,400 feet
- Trail 236B - Low: 2,700 feet; High; 3,000 feet
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Maps: |
Mount St. Helens Quadrangle |
TrailHead: |
Sasquatch Trailhead is located
1.8 miles from the Sno-Park via the Pine Martin Trail (245E) or Forest
Road 83 |
Scenic
Attractions: |
Three separate ski loops on
this trail system offer something for everyone. This trail system
is perfect for large groups and families with a wide range of skiing
abilities. These ski loops provide wonderful views of the glistening
white volcano. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
Swift
Ski Trail #244
and #244 A, B, C |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![Trail Rating - Difficult](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-difficult.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
Heavy |
Length: |
- 1.8 miles to top
- 2.2 miles to 216B junction
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Elevation: |
- Trail 244 - Low: 2,760 feet; High: 3,490 feet
- Trail 244A - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
- Trail 244B - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
- Trail 244C - Low: 3,200 feet; High: 3,300 feet
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Maps: |
Mount St. Helens Quadrangle |
TrailHead: |
The Swift Ski Trail has two
trailheads, one beginning at the Sno-Park (access to winter climb
of Mount St. Helens); the second trailhead (244A) begins 1/2 mile
north of the Sno-Park on trail #245E or Forest Road 83. |
Scenic
Attractions: |
A strenuous uphill ski is rewarded
by beautiful views of Mount St. Helens. Remember, what goes up must
come down! Enjoy a fun-filled ski back down one of the Swift Trail
Loops. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
Wapiti
Ski Loops
#245A, B, C, D, G |
![WRA - Cross-Country Skiing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-xcountry-skiing.gif) ![WRA - Snowshoeing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowshoeing.gif) ![Trail Rating - Easy](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-easy.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
Heavy |
Length: |
Longest loop: 1.5 miles; Total
loops: 4.2 miles |
Elevation: |
- Trail 245A - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
- Trail 245B - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
- Trail 245C - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
- Trail 245D - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
- Trail 245G - Low: 2,700 feet; High: 2,700 feet
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Maps: |
Mount St. Helens Quadrangle |
Access: |
I-5 to State Route 503 through
Cougar, Washington, to Forest Road 90 to Forest Road 83 to Forest
Road 83/8312, Marble Mountain Sno-Park. |
Scenic
Attractions: |
Four sequential loops of varying
length are provided with ample access to all, from Forest Roads 83,
8312, and Trails 245E and 245. The terrain is flat and the loops are
short. Beginners will not tire too rapidly while exploring this Wapiti
"maze" of forests, meadows, and mountain views. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
West
Fork
Snowmobile
Trail #243 |
![WRA - Snowmobiling](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/sym26-winter-snowmobiling.gif) ![Trail Rating - Moderate](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510174355im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/winter/local/symbols/rating26-moderate.gif) |
Volume Of Use: |
Heavy |
Length: |
6.0 miles to Cougar Park,
3.5 miles to Road 830 |
Elevation: |
Low: 2,640 feet; High: 3,040
feet |
Maps: |
Mount St. Helens Quadrangle |
TrailHead: |
Marble Mountain Sno*Park |
Scenic
Attractions: |
This trail provides a snowmobile-only
connecting route between the Sno-Parks, providing a snow-covered route
around the plowed portion of Forest Road 83. The trail is marked with
orange diamonds. Snowmobile bridge now exists to cross Swift Creek.
The remainder of the plowed Forest Road 83 is closed to snowmobile
use as required by State law. |
Remarks: |
Goat Marsh Research
Natural Area, the Mount St. Helens crater, and Spirit Lake basin are
closed to snowmobiles. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation
of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. |
View
a map showing areas around Mount St. Helens that are open for winter
recreation.
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