Trailhead: June Lake

Provides access to: June Lake Trail #216B. This 1.6-mile trail is a good choice for families and beginning hikers. June Lake was formed by a 2,000-year-old lava flow blocking a tributary of Swift Creek. The lake is located along the base of a basalt cliff over which a waterfall pours, replenishing the lake’s cold, clear water.

Start by gently climbing through a young forest, following the rushing sounds of a tributary of Swift Creek that flows from June Lake. The lake is soon reached providing a great place to picnic. Continuing, the trail climbs steeply for 0.25 mile to its junction with Loowit Trail #216.June Lake Trail accesses the Loowit Trail #216 south of Mount St Helens.

The trailhead is Day Use only. The parking lot is small and there is no overnight parking allowed at June Lake Trailhead.

General Information

June - November

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

If camping at June Lake, please camp at least 100 feet from the shoreline.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters

Contact Phone: 360-449-7800

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.137433

Longitude: -122.155801

Elevation

2750'

Directions

From Cougar, WA drive east for about 13 miles on State Route 503. Take a left on Forest Road 83 and travel approximately 7 miles to the turn off to June Lake Trailhead. Turn left and follow road to the parking area.

During the winter and early spring Forest Road 83 is gated at the Sno-Park.

Parking

Parking lot is very small with space for only about 5 vehicles. No overnight parking is permitted at the site; backpackers must park at Marble Mountain Sno-Park and use the Pine Martin Trail #245 to connect.