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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.
Offroad & Four Wheeling at Mount St. Helens
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.
Offroad & Four Wheeling at Mount St. Helens
The most popular attraction at Mount St. Helens is
the helicopter tour having thrilled over 40,000
visitors. Cost is $149/person. Departing every 30
minutes, June thru September. Flights from 11:00
AM to 6:00 PM, weather permitting. Bell Jet Ranger
seats 4 plus the pilot. Call 360-274-7750 for more
info. 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 40,000
visitors. Cost is $149/person. Departing every 30
minutes, June thru September. Flights from 11:00
AM to 6:00 PM, weather permitting. Bell Jet Ranger
seats 4 plus the pilot. Call 360-274-7750 for more
info. 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.
Mountain bike riding near Mount St. Helens is some of
the best in the Country - because its a Monument and
not a National Park you can still ride on most of the
trails. Check out our Mt. St. Helens Biking Guide .
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.
Mountain bike riding near Mount St. Helens is some of
the best in the Country - because its a Monument and
not a National Park you can still ride on most of the
trails. Check out our Mt. St. Helens Biking Guide .
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 |
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.
the Forest Learning Center - milepost 33, or by
helicopter tour. In the spring hundreds of elk can
be seen browsing on the mud flow.
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Mt. St. Helens:
.
• Visitor Centers
• Helicopter Tours
• Gifts & Souvenirs
• VolcanoCam
• Restaurants
• Recreation
• Hiking / Climbing
• Lodging / Motels
• Camping / RV Parks
• Fuel & Supplies
• Maps
• Satellite Map
• 360° Crater View
• Photography
• Videos
• Community
• Real Estate
• Students
• Links
• Fun Facts - History