Highlighted Areas
Discover more about Mount St. Helens eruptive past. Stroll along a barrier-free trail and explore a mudflow-scoured canyon with views of a waterfall plunging over an ancient lava flow. Opportunities exist for more challenging hiking experiences with rewarding views.
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Mount St. Helen's Crowning Jewel
Located at the end of State Highway 504 and 52 miles east of Castle Rock, in the heart of the blast zone, the Center's interpretive displays indelibly portray the sequence of geologic events that transformed the landscape and opened up a new era in the the science of monitoring an active volcano and forecasting eruptions. Read amazing eyewitness accounts from eruption survivors.
Take Care of Your Pet and Help Protect the Monument
 To protect plant and animal life and provide for visitor safety, pets are prohibited at all recreation sites and trails within the Monument’s restricted area (yellow shaded section of map available on the Maps and Publications page of this site). Pets are permitted only in designated pet areas and must be on a leash. Lack of shade and summer heat can endanger pets left in cars. For the safety and comfort of your pet, please arrange to leave your pet at home. Contact any Forest Service office for information on where it is safe and legal to bring your pets.
The Monitor Ridge Climbing Route is the primary route used by climbers during the summer. It is a nontechnical scramble, gaining 4,500 feet in 5 miles. Most climbers complete the round trip in 7 to 12 hours.
Apes' Headquarters, a Forest Service building near the entrance, provides lantern rentals and guided walks during the summer. Bring at least two sources of light per person, sturdy shoes, and warm clothing. Temperatures remain 42°F/5.6°C year-round. Please remember cave environments are fragile, practice "Leave No Trace."
Learn about the eruption that challenged the imagination of volcano watchers. Daily talks offered at Windy Ridge in July and August.
There are 49 miles of ski and snowshoe trails and 30 miles of snowmobile trails. The parking area has a 130 vehicle capacity. Marble Mountain Sno-Park is the winter access point for the Worm Flows Climbing Route.
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a very unique and exciting place to visit. Within the Monument area there are key recreation sites including visitor centers, interpretive areas, and various other sites of 'special' significance. See the highlighted places below and visit the 
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