Lava Canyon Trail
Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Skamania County, WA
Out-and-back trail in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Skamania County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,158 ft (353 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 2,835 ft (864 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Lava Canyon Falls 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Lava Canyon Interpretive Site 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lava Canyon Trail
How long is Lava Canyon Trail?
Lava Canyon Trail is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,158 ft (353 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,835 ft (864 m).
How hard is Lava Canyon Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lava Canyon Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Smith Creek Trailhead (Lower). 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lava Canyon Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 4.8 mi (7.8 km).
Is Lava Canyon Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (80% under trees).
What can you do on Lava Canyon Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Lava Canyon Trail?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lava Canyon Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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