Seattle Mt. St. Helens Day Tour

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!

Meeting Point

Sheraton Grand Seattle

1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

This is our default meeting location for those staying outside of our Downtown Seattle pick up zone.

What's included:

• Additional warm clothing available upon request.
• Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
• Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
• TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
• Pick-ups near SeaTac Airport or Tacoma upon request.
• Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

100 Brown Farm Rd NE, , Olympia, 98516-2302, Washington

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lewis and Clark State Park

4583 Jackson Highway, Toledo, 98591, Washington

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

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mount St. Helens

, , 98616, Washington

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.

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Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, 98611, Washington

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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Coldwater Lake

Amboy, Washington

Nature walk along the boardwalk to Coldwater Lake.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Eruption Trail

From the 5 Freeway, take the 504, 52 miles east of Castle Rock to the Johnston Ridge Observatory., Mount St. Helens, Washington

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

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hummocks Trail

From I-5 take the 504 east and continue until milepost 45, Mount St. Helens, Castle Rock, Washington

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, 98611-8706, Washington

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.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Seattle

Seattle, Washington

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

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