Trailhead: Smith Creek (Road 99)
Provides access to: Smith Creek Trail #225. Trailhead is a small pullout, with space for three vehicles.
General Information
July - October
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
No Fees are required for this site.
See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3843447.pdf
No fee or pass required at Smith Creek Trailhead on Forest Road 99. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.
Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters
Contact Phone: 360-449-7800
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.258326
Longitude: -122.115512
Elevation
4250'
Directions
From Cougar, WA take Lewis River Road east for 2.8 miles. The road then changes to Forest Road 90. Continue on Forest Road 90 for 16 miles and stay to the left on Forest Road 25, pass the Pine Creek Information Center. Drive Forest Road 25 for 25 miles to the junction of Forest Road 99. Turn left onto Forest Road 99 towards Windy Ridge. Drive approximately 14 miles to the Smith Creek Trailhead. About 0.3 miles beyond the viewpoint.
Travel Considerations
Forest Road 99 is paved but rough and narrow in places. Drive with caution.
Parking
Small parking area with space for 3 vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms are available at Cascade Peaks Interpretive Station and Smith Creek Picnic Area.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
