| Length |
Difficulty |
Streams |
Views |
Solitude |
Camping |
| 4.0
mls |
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Hiking
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3.5 hours plus a half hour
for lunch
600 ft
Washington State
Parks |
This is just a short hike around the blown down area starting
at Johnson Ridge. The devastation is still very apparent with
very little vegetation able to make a foothold 23 years after
the eruption.
With vistas of the volcano from the collapsed side of the
mountain and a view of Spirit Lake this is something you definitely
want to see if you are in the area.
This is a very popular tour area as you can imagine. So be
prepared for the crowds even on the short trails.
Remember to bring a hat and plenty of water as there obviously
isn't any cover and the reflection of the sun off the ash makes
for a scorching hike.
