Trail · Mount St. Helens
Lewis River Trail
27.8 mi round trip5,517 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
Distance27.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,517 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,864 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lewis River Trail is a 27.8-mile round trip, out and back from Curly Creek Falls Trailhead. The route follows Lewis River 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 Curly Creek Falls Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.