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Skamania County

Volcanic Viewpoint Trail – View of Mount St. Helens loop from Ape Cave Interpretive Site

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United States
Washington
Skamania County

Volcanic Viewpoint Trail – View of Mount St. Helens loop from Ape Cave Interpretive Site

Easy

4.6

(5485)

6,015

hikers

Volcanic Viewpoint Trail – View of Mount St. Helens loop from Ape Cave Interpretive Site

00:49

2.57km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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147 m

Volcanic Viewpoint Trail

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The Volcanic Viewpoint Trail leads through a nice forested area. You will gain some, but not too much elevation and pass an old quarry. Once you are almost at Forest …

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1.28 km

View of Mount St. Helens

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A mountain is best to be seen from a distance, so enjoy this view of Mount Saint Helens that peeks through the trees.

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2.57 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.43 km

104 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

104 m

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