Birth of a Lake Interpretive Trail, Eruption Trail — Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

Really easy trails for families to enjoy with beautiful views of the Mt. Saint Helens blast zone. The Spirit Lake HWY is very scenic with lots of viewpoints to pull over and look upon the valley. It's amazing to look at Coldwater Lake and know it's only 35 years old! Crazy! ^_^ Please be advised there's signage that says "No pets allowed in the national monument EXCEPT in designated areas". I saw a few people having their dog off leash, scaring the wildlife AND not picking up their animal waste. :(