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Mount St. Helens Loowit Trail — Washington, USA

Mount St. Helens Loowit Trail

A 30-mile loop around the blast zone, crossing lava plains, pumice, and old-growth ravines.

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Region
Washington, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Volcanic blast zone (1,100–1,800 m)
Best season
July – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Volcanic blast zone (1,100–1,800 m)
  • Best season: July – September
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 30-mile loop around the blast zone, crossing lava plains, pumice, and old-growth ravines.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: July – September

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Volcanic blast zone (1,100–1,800 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Volcanic blast zone (1,100–1,800 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01