It is hard to believe that there is any water in this rocky vast landscape. And yet, the Loowit Falls, fed by a glacier at Mount Saint Helens, are pouring down over the volcanic rock and shape the massive blast zone. A spectacular scene!

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#1.

Loowit Falls Trail

6.93km

02:01

250m

80m

Hike the moderate 4.3-mile Loowit Falls Trail in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument to see the crater and glacier-fed falls.

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#2.

Loowit Falls Loop

15.6km

04:30

400m

Hike the moderate 9.7-mile Loowit Falls Loop in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, featuring waterfalls and volcano views.

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#3.

Johnston Ridge Observatory – Loowit Falls loop from Johnston Ridge

24.3km

07:20

790m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,420 m

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Wednesday 25 March

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Skamania County, Washington, United States

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Loowit Falls

#1.

Loowit Falls Trail

#2.

Loowit Falls Loop

#3.

Johnston Ridge Observatory – Loowit Falls loop from Johnston Ridge

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