Winds of Change Trail
Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Cowlitz County, WA
Loop trail in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Cowlitz County, WA. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 33 ft (10 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 min
- High point
- 3,084 ft (940 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center at Coldwater 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Winds of Change Trail
How long is Winds of Change Trail?
Winds of Change Trail is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) long. Most people take about 10 min. It climbs 33 ft (10 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,084 ft (940 m).
How hard is Winds of Change Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Winds of Change Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Winds of Change Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Winds of Change Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Is Winds of Change Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly. It is marked as wheelchair accessible.
What can you do on Winds of Change Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Winds of Change 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.
Trails near Winds of Change Trail
- Lakes Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Expert · 13.1 mi (21.1 km)
- Boundary Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Expert · 56.9 mi (91.6 km)
- Elk Bench Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Hummocks Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- South Coldwater Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Hard · 6.7 mi (10.7 km)
- Castle Lake Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Hard · 8.7 mi (14 km)
- Eruption Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Coldwater Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Expert · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
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