This section of the Loowit Trail #216 starts at the June Lake Trail #261B junction with Loowit trail #216 near June Lake. From this junction this section of the Loowit Trail travels north for about 4 miles to the Ape Canyon Trail #234 junction.
June Lake Trail #216B is the shortest access to Loowit Trail #216.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
06/07/2021: No reports on Loowit Trail yet. North side should be melted out, but snow remains on the south, deep in places. Forest Road 99 gated until late June normally. Reports will start apppearing on the Washington Trails Association website.
Fees
No fee or pass required for trail use, however a $5/vehicle/day or a valid Recreation Pass required at some access points including Ape Canyon Trailhead, Climber's Bivouac Trailhead and Windy Ridge Interpretive Site. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.
Usage:
Medium
Restrictions:
Off-trail travel, dogs, bicycles, camping, fires and livestock are prohibited to protect sensitive natural features and scientific studies between Windy Pass and the South Fork Toutle River. This 10 mile section must be completed in one day. See Mount St. Helens Map for information.
Research permits are required for off-trail travel.
Closest Towns:
Cougar, WA
Operated By:
Forest Service
Information Center:
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 449-7800
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