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Admire one of the West’s most dramatic natural landscapes—and explore beyond Portland with ease—on this small-group day trip to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. With your naturalist guide leading the way, walk through the park and uncover its volcanic history, including the powerful 1980 eruption. Transportation, along with a picnic lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the day, is all provided for your convenience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll pick you up at your Downtown Portland hotel. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Portland Visitor Center.
We'll pick you up at your Downtown Portland hotel. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Hotel Monaco.
Itinerary
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1
Share a cup of locally roasted coffee as you wander beneath towering Douglas firs along peaceful lakeside trails.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Wander quiet boardwalks through rich native wetland habitat that supports dozens of migratory bird species each season, thanks to the rich mix of lake, marsh, and forest habitat created after the eruption.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
Interpretive information and restroom break at a scenic visitor's center above Silver Lake.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Coldwater Lake
Nature walk along the boardwalk to Coldwater Lake.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Mount St. Helens (Pass by)
Famous for its 1980 eruption, Mt St Helens is an astounding example of how nature can rebound after a cataclysmic natural disaster. Our tour will bring you to the slopes of Mt St Helens, where we'll explore both the history and the new growth of this incredible area.
Admission ticket free -
5Hummocks Trail
Hummocks are bits of Mt. St. Helens (very large pieces of the mountain that were moved miles during her eruption). Wander along the Toutle River through their resting place far from the mountain.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Cross the Columbia River on the return trip to Portland.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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