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Lava Canyon Interpretive Site

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Discover more about Mount St. Helens eruptive past in this much more stark, higher-elevation setting. Access Lava Canyon Trail #184 at this site. Travel along the trail and explore a mudflow-scoured canyon with views of a waterfall plunging over an ancient lava flow. Continue on the Lava Canyon Trail for more challenging hiking experiences with rewarding views. Accessible Adventures Video featuring Lava Canyon Trail:

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Sun74°54°Sunny
Mon70°49°Mostly Sunny
Tue61°44°Mostly Sunny
Wed59°45°Mostly Sunny
Thu61°47°Mostly Cloudy
Fri53°42°Chance Light Rain
Sat55°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Sunny · wind 2 mph SE

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Lava Canyon Interpretive Site

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Lava Canyon Trail

Ape Canyon Trail

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Smith Creek Trail

Ptarmigan Trail

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