Phlumf.com | Photography by Jonathan Ley | Southwest Washington | Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens is located in southwest Washington State, just to the west of the Cascade Crest. Roads access the blast zone from the west (Johnston Ridge / Toutle River) and the east (Windy Ridge), but the roads do not meet. Another road leads to the area south of the mountain.
There are numerous regulations regarding backcountry travel in the National Volcanic Monument. Some areas (such as the Mt. Margaret/Backcountry area) require a special permit to camp, you need a special permit to climb the mountain, and you can't camp at all in an area just north of the crater. Plus, there are many areas where off-trail travel is prohibited. Also, you'll need a NW forest pass to park at any of the trailheads. Note: As of early 2006, much of the area immediately north of the mountain is closed due to the recent volcanic activity. Check with the forest service for the latest closures or conditions.
There are numerous regulations regarding backcountry travel in the National Volcanic Monument. Some areas (such as the Mt. Margaret/Backcountry area) require a special permit to camp, you need a special permit to climb the mountain, and you can't camp at all in an area just north of the crater. Plus, there are many areas where off-trail travel is prohibited. Also, you'll need a NW forest pass to park at any of the trailheads. Note: As of early 2006, much of the area immediately north of the mountain is closed due to the recent volcanic activity. Check with the forest service for the latest closures or conditions.
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