Toutle Trail

Name: Toutle Trail
Rating: 3.0

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

46.1429, -122.3244 Map & Directions

Length: 13.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1900 feet
Highest Point: 4000 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Hard

The trail is closed until further notice due to wildfire activity.

Mount St. Helens from the Toutle Trail. Photo by Solohiker35. Full-size image

Wildflowers/Meadows
Ridges/passes
Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Old growth
Good for kids
Lakes
Fall foliage
Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

Permits Required

Backcountry camping permit. Apply online (no fee)

The Toutle Trail transects five ecozones over more than 13 miles, but can be done in three sections. Continue reading

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Hiking Toutle Trail

The Toutle Trail transverses five ecozones and is 13.6 miles one way. Like a tree with branches, it connects with eight other Forest Service trails. From the trailhead at Kalama Horse Camp to the end at the Loowit Trail on the south slope of Mount St. Helens, no part of this is trek is too mundane, nor too difficult.

It is the diversity of trail features, dark forests, old growth, and volcano views that makes this a must-hike.

For more detail on the different sections of this trail check out WTA’s hiking guides for Kalama Horse Camp to Red Rock Pass, Red Rock Pass to Blue Lake Trailhead and Blue Lake Trailhead to Loowit Trail.

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Toutle Trail

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Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 46.1429, -122.3244 Open in Google Maps