Peak · Mount St. Helens
Coldwater Peak
12.3 mi round trip3,514 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance12.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,514 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,719 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Coldwater Peak is a peak reached by a 12.3-mile round trip from South Coldwater Trailhead. The route follows South Coldwater Trail, then Coldwater Trail, then Boundary Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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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 South Coldwater Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.