08 June 2013

Dog Mountain, Columbia River Gorge

Walk 2800 ft up a steep pine needle trail to emerge amongst wildflowers with jaw-dropping views. 7.8 miles, this day hike is a must-do in the quaint southwest corner of Washington State.

Boundary trail, Mt St Helens

Depart from Johnston Ridge Observatory along the ridge line toward Spirit Lake for increasing views of the tremendous crater.

Hummocks Trail, Mt St Helens

Short moderate trail through the hummocks or mounds of the mountain carried down by the enormous volcanic eruption in 1980.