Trail #229 Hummocks

Area Status: Open

View of a white capped mountain from a wide open area along a trail.

Hike among the “hummocks”, huge pieces of Mount St. Helens that slid off and were part of the massive 1980 landslide. The north flank collapsed and slid away, slamming into a ridge that diverted it west into the Toutle River Valley for 14 miles. This new landscape, initially barren, now teems with life. View the returning forest, wetlands and ponds on this relatively easy, 2.5-mile loop trail. Connect with Boundary Trail #1 to head east toward Johnston Ridge Observatory.

To protect plants, animals and scientific studies, pets, bicycles, and off-trail travel are prohibited. Day use only.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	6/10/22: Trail is snow-free but standing water exists in some low-lying sections of the trail, due to heavy spring rains. Wear waterproof footwear!
Fees:	No fee or pass required. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.
Restrictions:	No camping No pets, stock or bicycles. No off-trail use. See Mount St. Helens Map for more information.
Closest Towns:	Castle Rock, WA, Toutle, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
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:

From Castle Rock, WA head east on State Highway 504 (Spirit Lake Highway) for 42.7 miles take the right branch and stay on 504 and drive another 2 miles to the Hummock/Boundary Trailhead on the right.