Peak · Mount St. Helens
Windy Ridge
0.7 mi round trip145 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
Distance0.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain145 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,608 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Windy Ridge is a peak reached by a 0.7-mile round trip from Smith Creek Trailhead (Upper). The route follows Windy Ridge 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 Smith Creek Trailhead (Upper). Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.