Mt. St. Helens National Monument from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

Overview

Explore Mt. St. Helens on a day tour tailored to you. Our local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' guides have been 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010! Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.

Walk along the blast-swept Eruption Trail with panoramic views of the devastation and the mountain’s crater. You may even glimpse a herd of Roosevelt elk!

No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day. We’ll offer stops at some of our favorite spots like Coldwater Lake or the Hummocks Trail. This isn’t just another driving tour of a beautiful landscape - we prefer to keep guests outside the vehicle for walks to experience firsthand.

Our all-inclusive small-group day tour is limited to just 10 travelers. We'll bring a local, organic, family-style lunch and eat outside when it's nice! Don’t worry about a thing!

• 12 hours
• Free cancellation (see policy below)
• Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
• Up to 10 travelers

What you'll see

1. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge · 30 min

   Our first stop is to stretch our legs while searching the skies for the migrating birds that make Billy Frank Jr National Wildlife Refuge a world-class birding destination.

2. Lewis and Clark State Park · 45 min

   Stride into ancient history as we explore true old growth forest on a short hike in this preserved stand of gigantic trees.

3. Mount St. Helens (passing by)

   Famous for its 1980 eruption, Mt St Helens is an astounding example of how nature can rebound after a cataclysmic natural disaster. Our tour will bring you to the slopes of Mt St Helens, where we'll explore both the history and the new growth of this incredible area.

4. Mount St. Helens Visitor Center · 30 min

   Interpretive information and restroom break at a scenic visitor's center above Silver Lake.

5. Coldwater Lake · 60 min

   Nature walk along the boardwalk to Coldwater Lake.

6. Eruption Trail · 90 min

   Walk into the blast zone of the famous 1980 eruption with glorious views. Explore the recovering ecosystems of Mt. St. Helens!

7. Hummocks Trail · 60 min

   Hummocks are bits of Mt. St. Helens (very large pieces of the mountain that were moved miles during her eruption). Wander along the Toutle River through their resting place far from the mountain.

8. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument · 40 min

   End our time at Mt St Helens with a visit to the Science + Learning Center above Coldwater Lake. Views abound, but you can also take a look inside for some more information on the region and the gift shop.

9. Seattle (passing by)

   We'll drop you off back where we picked you up this morning!

Meeting point

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• If you have dietary restrictions, please notify us 48 hours before tour departure
• This is a sample itinerary - depending on the season or Park conditions, your guide may adjust this itinerary
• Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.
• Note: Severe winter weather (rare) may result in road closures and other unpredictable changes to the itinerary - our talented guides adjust accordingly.
• All travelers must be 10 years of age and above.
• This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.