Trail #1: Boundary- Johnston Ridge to Truman Trail

Area Status: Open

This section of the Boundary Trail is beautiful hike through the Mount St Helens blast area offering up views of Spirit Lake, Loowit Falls and the Mount St. Helens crater.

From Johnston Ridge Observatory this section of the Boundary Trail #1 travels east towards spirit lake to it's junction with Truman Trail #207. Head south on Truman Trail #207 just east of Spririt Lake, or continue north along the Boundary Trail #1 to Coldwater Peak then east to Norway Pass.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	03/19/2024: The Hummocks Trailhead is now open to access the Boundary Trail. The Johnston Ridge Trailhead for the Boundary Trail is unreachable due to a closure on State Route 504 due to an active landslide. Learn More
Fees:	No fee or pass required, however site use at Johnston Ridge Observatory requires an America the Beautiful Pass or $8 per adult, children 15 and younger are free. An ANNUAL Northwest Forest Pass admits one. Windy Ridge Interpretive Site requires a Recreation Pass or $5/vehicle/day. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.
Permit Info:	A Mount Margaret Backcountry Permit is required for camping in the Mount Margaret Backcountry.
Usage:	Medium
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	No camping No stock or bicycles. Pets must be on a 6 foot leash at all times. Hiking in this environment can pose the following dangers to pets: Little to no shade Little to no water availability Blowing dust and fine particulate matter Abrasive trail surfaces due to volcanic rock No off-trail use. Off-trail travel by people or pets tramples vegetation and impacts sensitive research areas See Mount St. Helens Map for more information.
Closest Towns:	Toutle, WA
Water:	No water along trail.
Restroom:	Restrooms available at Johnston Ridge
Information Center:	May through October: Johnston Ridge Observatory (360) 274-2140 Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 449-7800 Gifford Pinchot National Forest Offices/Visitor Centers

General Information

General Notes:

Summers can be hot and dry, fall windy and wet. Please be prepared. Carry the ten essentials. Due to the sensitivity of the area and the various on going scientific studies, please stay on the trail.