Park №159Pacific CoastEst. 1982
Mount St. Helens
Washington·110,000 acres·June–September
“A still-recovering blast zone 45 years after the most catastrophic eruption in U.S. history.”
Best season
June–September
Trip length
1–2 days
Acres
110,000
Region
Pacific Coast
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Highlights
- Johnston Ridge Observatory
- Ape Cave lava tube
- Windy Ridge
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