Blue Lake is small and shallow, and was relatively unaffected by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. But the land around it was affected, including major debris flows that deposited silt in the lake.

Keep an eye out for huge noble firs near the lake.

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1. Sheep Canyon Falls from Blue Lake Trailhead — Mount St. Helens National Monument

9.87km

03:03

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Blue Lake loop — Mount St. Helens National Monument

8.44km

02:32

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,020 m

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Wednesday 18 February

-1°C

-8°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

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Blue Lake

1. Sheep Canyon Falls from Blue Lake Trailhead — Mount St. Helens National Monument

2. Blue Lake loop — Mount St. Helens National Monument

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