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Trails at Mount St. Helens

For more information on trails in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and surrounding areas, visit one of our partners' websites:

US Forest Service

The US Forest Service website provides information about recreation opportunities and road and trail closures in the Monument and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

People hiking on a trail at Coldwater Lake near Mount St. Helens

Washington Trails Association

WTA offers in-depth trail descriptions and up-to-date trail reports.

Backcountry Horsemen of Washington

Supporting trails and access for horse recreation around Mount St. Helens.

Visit their website to learn more.

Washington State Trails Dashboard

A resource for finding trails in Washington State, supported by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.

Discover your next outdoor adventure on the RCO trails map.

Hiking with Little Ones

Little Feet Hiking publishes books with detailed trail descriptions and guidance for families with young children.

Learn more on their website.

Mountain Bike Alliances

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and NW Trail Alliance both support trails and access for mountain biking at Mount St. Helens and around the region.

Trail Run Project

Documenting trails for trail running.

Learn more on their website.

Affinity Groups

Affinity groups support people getting outdoors!

There is a group in the world for you! Use a search engine to find groups of like-minded people including Outdoor Asian, the Mount St. Helens Club, Outdoor Afro, People of Color Outdoors (Portland), Fat Girls Hiking, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and more!