Trail · Mount St. Helens
Smith Creek Trail
20.4 mi round trip3,235 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
Distance20.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,235 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,316 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Smith Creek Trail is a 20.4-mile round trip, out and back from Smith Creek Trailhead (Upper). The route follows Smith Creek 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 Smith Creek Trailhead (Upper). Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.