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Mount St. Helens from Portland: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

Portland, USAby Evergreen Escapes Portland

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Admire one of the West’s most dramatic natural landscapes—and explore beyond Portland with ease—on this small-group day trip to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. With your naturalist guide leading the way, walk through the park and uncover its volcanic history, including the powerful 1980 eruption. Transportation, along with a picnic lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the day, is all provided for your convenience.

What's included

  • Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
  • Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
  • Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
  • Seasonal local lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside for a picnic and big views.
  • Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
  • Entry/Admission - Coldwater Lake
  • Local coffee plus tea options and some light pasty snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Hummocks Trail
  • TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
  • Entry/Admission - Seaquest State Park
  • Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
  • Entry/Admission - Eruption Trail
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
  • Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van
  • Gratuity
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Seaquest State Park

    45 min

    Share a cup of locally roasted coffee as you wander beneath towering Douglas firs along peaceful lakeside trails.

  2. 2

    Silver Lake

    30 min

    Wander quiet boardwalks through rich native wetland habitat that supports dozens of migratory bird species each season, thanks to the rich mix of lake, marsh, and forest habitat created after the eruption.

  3. 3

    Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

    30 min

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

  4. 4

    Coldwater Lake

    1 hour

    Nature walk along the boardwalk to Coldwater Lake.

  5. 5

    Mount St. Helens

    Pass 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.

  6. 6

    Hummocks Trail

    1 hour

    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.

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    Pass by

    Cross the Columbia River on the return trip to Portland.

Meeting and pickup

We'll pick you up at your Downtown Portland hotel. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Hotel Monaco.

We'll pick you up at your Downtown Portland hotel. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Portland Visitor Center.

End point

We'll pick you up at your Downtown Portland hotel. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Hotel Monaco.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

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

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