Loowit Viewpoint
ALERT: Due to the closure on State Route 504 because of a significant landslide occurring last summer, Loowit Viewpoint is not accessible by car. However, you may hike from the Hummocks Trail to the Boundary Trail towards Johnston Ridge to reach the viewpoint.
Loowit Viewpoint is located one mile before reaching Johnston Ridge Visitor Center on State Route 504. This is a great stopping point to view the Mount St Helens Crater and surrounding geography.
This site provides ample parking but no facilities or water. Boundary Trail #1 is also accessible from Loowit Viewpoint.
General Information
Early May - late October.
The viewpoint is available during daylight hours.
- No overnight parking or camping.
- Please stay on the trail.
- Please do not feed the wildlife.
No fees are required for this site
Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument & District
Contact Phone: (360) 449-7800
Address: 42218 N.E. Yale Bridge Rd. Amboy, WA 98601
Phone: (360) 449-7800
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am - 4:00pm. (Closed Daily: 12:00 - 1pm). Closed: Tuesday and Thursday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.277059
Longitude: -122.228291
Directions
From Castle Rock, WA take State Route 504 east for 51 miles, one mile before reaching Johnston Ridge Observatory.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.