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Recreation Region: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument & District

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 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.  

Loowit Viewpoint is closed November- early May.

Current Conditions
06/12/2024: Loowit Viewpoint is only reachable by foot on the Hummocks Trail to Boundary Trail due a landslide that has blocked both lanes of traffic on State Route 504 at Mile Post 51. Hiking on foot one way is appoximately 5 to 6 miles. Contact Mount St. Helens for more information at 360-449-7800.

General Information

The viewpoint is available during daylight hours.

  • No overnight parking or camping.
  • Please stay on the trail.
  • Please do not feed the wildlife.

No fee or pass required.

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

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated February 19th, 2025

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