Sno-Park: Marble Mountain

Area Status: Open

Marble Mountain Sno-Park is the starting point for the Worm Flows Climbing Route for Mount St Helens Summit. This is the primary climbing route used during the winter. Marble Mountain Sno-Park offers a trail system that includes 25 miles (snowmobile), and 78.4 kilometers ungroomed (ski).

This area is shared with motorized and non-motorized recreationists. Marble Mountain Sno-Park is not a location for recreational sledding.

Marble Mountain Ski Trail Map (.pdf)

Check Washington State Sno-Parks for current grooming conditions.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	06/08/2023: Sno-Park pass no longer required to park at Marble Mountain Sno-Park. Climbers Bivouac is still closed pending snow melt, so plan to start your Mount St. Helens climb from Marble Mountain. Climbing permits are required to climb the mountain and can be found here.
Fees:	Washington State Sno-Park Permit required Dec. 1 to March 31.
Permit Info:	Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit required for each person, for each day, year-round, traveling above 4800 feet on the slopes of Mount St. Helens: April 1 through Oct. 31: Permits purchased in advance at Recreation.gov on a rolling basis. Nov. 1 to March 31: Permits available at Marble Mountain Trailhead and are free. Washington State Sno-Park Permit required Dec 1 to March 31. Purchase online or at local vendors. One per vehicle. Not available on-site.
Usage:	Heavy
Busiest Season:	Winter
Restrictions:	Snowmobiles are prohibited in the the Non-motorized corridor between Monitor Ridge and the Worm Flows climbing routes. The restricted research area north of the volcano is closed to snowmobiles and to off-trail ski and snowshoe travel.
Closest Towns:	Cougar, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilets
Information Center:	Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 690-5231 Gifford Pinchot National Forest Offices/Visitor Centers

General Information

Directions:

From Cougar, WA drive east on Lewis River Road, which turns into Forest Road 90. Continue on Forest Road 90 until the intersection with Forest Road 83. Turn left on Forest Road 83 and continue approximately 6 miles to the Marble Mountain Sno-Park. During the winter and early spring Forest Road 83 is gated at the Sno-Park.

General Notes:

Marble Mountain Non-motorized Winter Trails Map (.pdf)