• 1980 Eruption
  • 2004 - 2008 Eruption
  • Crater Glacier
  • Past Eruptions
  • Facts and Research
  • Eruption Impacts and Return of Life
  • Changing Landscape
  • Facts and Research
  • Guided Hikes and Programs
  • Youth Volcano Camps
  • Field Trips
  • Community Events
  • Teacher Workshops
  • Volunteer
  • Overview
  • Indoor Facilities
  • Field Camp
  • Reservations
  • Activities
  • Volunteer at SLC
  • Geology Lessons
  • Biology Lessons
  • Plan Your Field Trip
  • Classroom Programs
  • Teacher Workshops
  • Useful Links

    • Self-Guided Trail Pamphlets

    WEST SIDE  of the Monument (State Route 504)

     

    Hummocks Trail  (2.8 mile loop trail explores 1980 landslide deposit)

    Download Hummocks Trail Guide

     

    EAST SIDE  of the Monument (Forest Road 99)

     

    Meta Lake Trail (0.6 miles roundtrip, paved trail explores blown down forest)

    Download Meta Lake Trail Guide

     

    Harmony Trail (2 miles roundtrip, descends 600 ft to Spirit Lake & explores impacts of 1980 landslide)

    Download Harmony Trail Guide

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    The Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center is a collaborative effort of the Mount St. Helens Institute and the U.S. Forest Service, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Our mission is to connect people with nature through science, the arts and adventure recreation.

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