Trail of Two Forests
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Description
Trail of Two Forests is a quick loop that takes you into an interesting environment. About two millennia ago, Mount St. Helens sent molten lava down the south aspect. Trail of Two Forests is situated near the bottom of the flow, where the lava still moved but was not hot enough to destroy trees. The lava cooled around the trees and the trees eventually decomposed leaving small tunnels, caves, and pits. Boardwalks lines the route, making this hike wheelchair accessible. The boardwalk also protects the ground, so please stay on the trail. The one chance you will have to leave the trail is to crawl through a tunnel, or lava tube, nearly 30 feet long, a must do.
| Type |
Season |
Difficulty |
Rating |
Length |
Gain |
Latitude |
Longitude |
| Forest |
March-November |
1 / 5 |
9 / 10 |
0.3 mi |
0 ft |
46.098859 ° N |
122.213046 ° W |
People
Hikers, Dogs
Cost
A federal Northwest Forest Pass is required to park here.
Contact Information:
Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Monument Headquarters
42218 NE Yale Bridge Road
Amboy, Wa 98601
Tel: 360.449.7800
TTY: 360.891.5003
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf
Maps
Green Trails: #364 Mount St Helens
USGS: Mount Mitchell
Directions
From Vancouver, north on I-5 to Highway 503, exit 21. Drive east 35 miles to Forest Service Road 83. Turn left and drive 2 miles to Forest Service Road 8303. Turn left and drive 0.1 mile to the trailhead on the left.