Trail · Mount St. Helens
Lava Canyon Trail
5.5 mi round trip1,296 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance5.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,296 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,858 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lava Canyon Trail is a 5.5-mile round trip, out and back from Lava Canyon Trailhead. The route follows Lava Canyon 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 Lava Canyon Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.