Name: Blue Lake
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Location: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

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

9.87km

03:03

370m

Intermediate 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

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

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Lisa

August 25, 2023

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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Elevation 1,020 m

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Location: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

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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