Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Trail #232 Winds of Change

Area Status: Open

The Winds of Change Trail provides an educational walk near Coldwater Science and Learning Center. Trail users are guided by interpretive displays illustrating the effects of the May 18, 1980 lateral blast on plant and animal life. The trail provides views of Mount St. Helens and the North Fork Toutle River. Wildflowers, shrubs, and young trees flourish along the path.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Winds of Change Trail available during operational hours of Coldwater Science and Learning Center. Currently, the foyer only is open, 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday-Monday with the parking lot gate closing at 5:30. The rest of the building remains closed.
Fees	No fee or pass required. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.
Open Season:	undefined - undefined
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Off trail travel prohibited. No pets, stock, or bicycles. Day-use only.
Closest Towns:	Castle Rock, WA, Toutle, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 449-7800 Gifford Pinchot National Forest Offices/Visitor Centers

General Information

Directions:

These sites are near Coldwater Lake and provide recreation opportunities:

Coldwater Lake Picnic and Boating Site

Science and Learning Center at Coldwater

Activities

Hiking

HIDE

Trail #232 Winds of Change

At a Glance

General Information

Activities

Hiking

Day Hiking