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Site Temporarily Closed
SR 504 closed due to landslide until 2027

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.  

Current Conditions
03/04/2025: Loowit Viewpoint is only reachable by foot on the Hummocks Trail to the Boundary Trail due to a landslide that has blocked access on State Route 504 at Milepost 51. Hiking on foot one way is approximately 5 miles to the viewpoint. Contact the Mount St. Helens District Office for more information at 360-449-7800.

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

Mount St Helens district Office building with a green lawn in front and pathway leading to the entrance.

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.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 7th, 2025