College Outdoors
Mt St Helens Day Hike
- Hiking at Mt St Helens
Come hike along a forested ridge on the slopes of this iconic volcano, known to Native Americans as “Loowit.” You’ll hike through forest left untouched by the violent 1980 eruption, including a patch of old growth forest with large hemlock and fir trees draped with lichens. At our turn around point we’ll be in the historic blast zone and see trees killed by superheated gas released during the mountain’s last major awakening. In case of inclement weather, the trip location may change.
How to Register
Registration Opens:
on Friday, Sep. 11 for #1
on Friday, Sep. 18 for #2
Trip Fee: $35 / $17*
Trip Type
Day Trip|HikingPhysical Demands
No experience necessary! Participants should be prepared to hike 3-6 miles outdoors on uneven trails, carrying day packs. Hiking distance and speed will vary based on the group and weather conditions.
Accessibility accommodations are available, contact outdoors@lclark.edu.
What to Expect
- ☐ Sleeping indoors
- ☐ Sleeping outdoors
- ☐ Electricity
- ☐ Wifi
- ☑ Cell phone service
- ☐ Heating
- ☐ Beds
- ☑ Bathrooms
- ☐ Gender-inclusive bathrooms
- ☐ Showers
- ☐ Wheelchair accessible
- ☑ Food for any Dietary Restrictions