Recreation
Castle Lake, located near the base of Mount St. Helens is only available
by hiking to its sparkling waters. This volcanic lake has become one of the
premiere bass lakes in the world.
Coldwater Lake takes only electric-powered or row boats. Trout and
bass will tease your lines and fill your stringer. Permits are required for
both Castle and Coldwater lakes.
Horseback Riding is available in Packwood at the Little Cayuse Ranch.
Bob and Sheryl Baker feature Peruvian Pasos and Arabians for rent
(ages 16 and up). They’ll lead you on a trail ride along the Cowlitz River
near the foot of Mount Rainier. Scenery is spectacular and the Paso’s
gaited ride is wonderfully smooth. If you love horses and a wonderful ride,
this is the place for you.
by hiking to its sparkling waters. This volcanic lake has become one of the
premiere bass lakes in the world.
Coldwater Lake takes only electric-powered or row boats. Trout and
bass will tease your lines and fill your stringer. Permits are required for
both Castle and Coldwater lakes.
Horseback Riding is available in Packwood at the Little Cayuse Ranch.
Bob and Sheryl Baker feature Peruvian Pasos and Arabians for rent
(ages 16 and up). They’ll lead you on a trail ride along the Cowlitz River
near the foot of Mount Rainier. Scenery is spectacular and the Paso’s
gaited ride is wonderfully smooth. If you love horses and a wonderful ride,
this is the place for you.
The most popular attraction at Mount St. Helens is
the helicopter tour having thrilled over 30,000
visitors. Purchase your helicopter tour tickets inside
Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center. Departing every 30
minutes, June thru September, from Hoffstadt Bluffs
Visitor Center, M.P. 27, Hwy 504 ( Exit 49, I-5 Castle
Rock ). Flights from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, weather
permitting, subject to minimum 3 passengers per
flight. Bell Jet Ranger seats 4 plus the pilot and is
maintained and piloted by Hillsboro Aviation, the
Northwest‘s leading helicopter operator. Call
Hoffstadt Bluffs at 360-274-7750 the morning or day
before to confirm availability and weather. Allow 30
minutes for your tour which flies over the devastated
Toutle River Valley, over the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation Elk Reserve, past Coldwater and
Johnston Ridge and straight up to the Crater.
the helicopter tour having thrilled over 30,000
visitors. Purchase your helicopter tour tickets inside
Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center. Departing every 30
minutes, June thru September, from Hoffstadt Bluffs
Visitor Center, M.P. 27, Hwy 504 ( Exit 49, I-5 Castle
Rock ). Flights from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, weather
permitting, subject to minimum 3 passengers per
flight. Bell Jet Ranger seats 4 plus the pilot and is
maintained and piloted by Hillsboro Aviation, the
Northwest‘s leading helicopter operator. Call
Hoffstadt Bluffs at 360-274-7750 the morning or day
before to confirm availability and weather. Allow 30
minutes for your tour which flies over the devastated
Toutle River Valley, over the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation Elk Reserve, past Coldwater and
Johnston Ridge and straight up to the Crater.
More Info: Mount St.
Helens Helicopter Tours
Helens Helicopter Tours
Fishing, Hunting, Cross Country Skiing, Biking and
Hiking are all available in the Mount St. Helens area.
Silver Lake (shown at left), is located on Spirit Lake
Highway, and boasts some of the best bass fishing in
the country. With awesome views of Mount St. Helens,
eagles soaring above, and ducks, frogs and other
wildlife at lake level, the experience is one to
remember.
Hiking are all available in the Mount St. Helens area.
Silver Lake (shown at left), is located on Spirit Lake
Highway, and boasts some of the best bass fishing in
the country. With awesome views of Mount St. Helens,
eagles soaring above, and ducks, frogs and other
wildlife at lake level, the experience is one to
remember.
| BOAT RENTALS: Silver Lake Resort & Campground Small motor boat rentals and boat launch, plus campground, motel and cabins. 274-6141 |
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Elk Viewing: Best seen through the telescopes at
the Forest Learning Center - milepost 33, or by
helicopter tour. In the spring hundreds of elk can
be seen browsing on the mud flow.
This photo was taken through the deck telescopes
at Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center, milepost 27.
the Forest Learning Center - milepost 33, or by
helicopter tour. In the spring hundreds of elk can
be seen browsing on the mud flow.
This photo was taken through the deck telescopes
at Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center, milepost 27.
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