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Forest Road 26
Forest Road 26 travels north to south, from Forest Road 25 to Forest Road 99 (Windy Ridge) near Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. It is a paved road that has not been well maintained. There are some gravel sections, slumps, and large potholes. Please be careful!
The road is very scenic leading into the blast zone near Mt. St. Helens. Along the road, you will see blown down trees from the eruption and new trees and plants that have grown back.
The road accesses Goat Mountain Trail, Norway Pass, and the Mt. Margaret Backcountry.
Current Conditions
05/02/2025: Forest Road 26 will not be reachable from the north in 2025 due to replacement of Huffaker Bridge on Forest Road 25. Access will only be available via FR 23, FR 76 and FR 99. This area is typically snowbound until about July. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/giffordpinchot/newsroom/releases/bridge-repair-and-summer-work-forest-road-25 .
Active Alerts
General Information
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District: (360) 497-1100
Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Contact Phone: (360) 497 1103
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.