Waterfall · Mount St. Helens
Cathedral Falls
1.7 mi round trip536 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance1.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain536 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,617 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cathedral Falls is a waterfall reached by a 1.7-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 2750. The route follows Goat Creek Trail #205 to the falls.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Forest Road 2750. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.