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From Portland to Mt. Saint Helen Tour in a small group

  • 9 hrs
  • Small group
  • Portland
  • Pickup included
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From Portland to Mt. Saint Helen Tour in a small group +1 photos

From Portland to Mt. Saint Helen Tour in a small group

Overview

It was once a premier camping destination, with a Mt. Fuji-like cone and pristine forest. The 8,365-foot-high mountain, formerly 9,665 feet high, is one of a string of volcanic Cascade Range peaks.
Experience the history and stories of Mount Saint Helens eruption in 1980. With an up-close look at the volcano and its geology, you will learn interesting facts about the past and present in a scenic natural wonder.
This trip will have a maximum of 14 people .

Itinerary

  1. Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

    The stop includes an approximate 2 hours driving time from pick up locations:

    Large, step-in model of the volcano
    Life-size mannequins
    Functioning seismograph and live feed of current Mount St. Helens volcano seismicity
    Chronological timeline of events leading up to the volcanic blast on May 18, 1980
    Theater program offered twice an hour; at :05 and :35 after.
    Outdoors, visitors can explore Silver Lake along the 0.6 mile-long trail, including boardwalks over the wetland where a variety of aquatic plants and migratory waterfowl can be viewed at different times of the year.

  2. Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center

    Coldwater Visitor Center overlooks Mount St. Helens and is within the Mount St. Helens National

    Volcanic Monument. It is located along State Hwy 504, about 45 miles east of I-5. Built in 1993,

    Coldwater Visitor Center is just over 24,600 sq. ft. between two floors.

    Fantastic views of Mount St. Helens and close access to Coldwater Lake, which features picnic site, (non-motorized or electric motor) boat launch, accessible trails, fishing, restrooms, and parking.

  3. Coldwater Lake

    On your way to or from the Johnston Ridge Observatory take a side-trip to Coldwater Lake formed by an avalanche during the volcano’s eruption. The lake is just a short distance off the highway. You’ll find a parking area with paths to the lake; restroom, boat launch (electric motors only) and trails (don’t throw away that wrist-band!). You will need them as proof that you’ve paid to visit or hike the trails inside the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument. There are also hiking trails around Coldwater Lake
    Coldwater Lake provides a tranquil ending to a long and scenic experience through a landscape that must be seen to believe.

  4. Eruption Trail

    After this stop , we will head back - 2 hours drive time to drop off locations
    A barrier-free, paved hike of less than one mile from the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The trail includes interpretive kiosks and 360 views of Mount St. Helens and the surrounding blast zone.

What’s included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from selected places
  • Transportation in small groups from 6 to 12 in an air conditioned van
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Know before you go

  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation is nearby
  • Stroller / pram accessible

Pickup, meeting point & start times

Start times: 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM

Pickup is included from the listed pickup points — choose yours when you book.

Pickup is up to 45 minutes before the start time; we confirm your exact pickup time before the tour.

You can also meet us at the meeting point instead.

Portland State University — 1825 SW Broadway, Multnomah County Portland, Oregon 97201

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.

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