Lava Canyon Interpretive Site
Gifford Pinchot Forest, Washington
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June 30th, 2026
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Discover more about Mount St. Helens eruptive past in this much more stark, higher-elevation setting. Access Lava Canyon Trail #184 at this site. Travel along the trail and explore a mudflow-scoured canyon with views of a waterfall plunging over an ancient lava flow. Continue on the Lava Canyon Trail for more challenging hiking experiences with rewarding views. Accessible Adventures Video featuring Lava Canyon Trail:
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GPS 46.16585, -122.08832
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