Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
Trail #232 Winds of Change
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
| Current Conditions: | 06/08/2023: The trail is currently open for the season. |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | Trail is open during operational hours of Coldwater Science and Learning Center, 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. |
| Fees: | No fee or pass required. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites. |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
|
| Closest Towns: | Castle Rock, WA, Toutle, WA |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: |
|
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
Day Hiking
Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Road 25 closed as through-route due to significant slide
- Forest Road 25 Repairs Underway (milepost 14 - 16) Expect Delays
- Iron Creek Campground and surrounding area Closed Due to Wildfire
- Temporary Closure along Forest Road 60
- Upper State Route 504 closed due to large slide
- Winter Conditions Persist on some Forest Roads
- Current Office Hours
Location
