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Forest Road 8123
Area Status: Not Cleared
This road provides access to the Blue Lake area via a newer trail/old 8123 road section. Repeated washouts have permanently closed the road beyond the Blue Lake Trailhead. There is no parking lot, just a wider section to park. The road provides access to Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242 and connection to Blue Lake Trail #237. See Mount St. Helens Map.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 11/26/2024: At this time, the road is impassable due to snow depths from a few inches to at least two feet. Anyone traveling this road may be required to dig themselves out if they get stuck. |
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| Fees: | No fee or pass required. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites. |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Cougar, WA |
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