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A vast, gray landscape lay where once the forested slopes of Mount St. Helens grew. In 1982 the President and Congress created the 110,000-acre National Volcanic Monument for research, recreation, and education. Inside the Monument, the environment is left to respond naturally to the disturbance.
Mount St. Helens National Park Visitor Guide including National Park Maps, National Park Lodging and Motel Information, Mount St. Helens National Park Hiking, Climbing and Helicopter Tours.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a U.S. National Monument that includes the area around Mount St. Helens in Cowlitz and Skamania Counties, Washington. It was established on August 27, 1982, by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, following the 1980 eruption. [2]
Functioning as the gateway to the National Forest Service monument, Mount St Helens Visitor Center will entice you with scientific displays, a movie theatre and educational opportunities. Map & visitor guide. Hours. Summer: See detailed hours below - Operating hours vary. Winter: Closed Sept. 30, 2024 - through mid-May 2025. Fees.
Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park often visit Mount St. Helens. Both mountains are active volcanoes, part of the Northwest’s “ring of fire.” Comparing the two can give you a new perspective on the pace of geologic change, as well as bring you face to face with the raw power of volcanic forces and their efect on our world.
By Ellee Thalheimer | Updated March 1, 2024. Climb a volcano, take a hike, explore a cave system, and so much more. Known for its eruption in 1980, which spewed massive clouds of ash, today Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument beckons visitors with a combination of history and stellar outdoor recreation.
Visitors to the Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument can learn about the 1980 eruption that left such a lasting impact on the surrounding landscape, hike in some of the most beautiful and serene landscapes, and marvel at the power of Mother Nature.
A 4 to 6 hour climb up will reward you with spectacular panoramic views from the rim of Mount St. Helens. On a clear day you can see Spirit Lake, the crater, Mount Rainer, Mount Adams and Mount Hood. Review all information about Climbing Mount St. Helens.
Planning a visit to Washington's most popular volcano? Check out this newbie guide to Mt St Helens National Park and Monument!
Sitting about 97 miles south of Seattle and 52 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, Mount St. Helens is the most active volcano within the Cascade Range and has the highest probability out of all U.S. volcanoes other than Hawaii and Alaska to erupt in the future.