Small Group Tour from Portland to Mt. St. Helens

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.

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.

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.