Trip
Day Hike - Coldwater Peak
Hike across a volcanic landscape to two highpoints with views into Mt. St. Helens crater.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, Aug 29, 2020
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,850 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,727 ft
- Pace: 1.75-2.25 mph
- 1 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Coldwater Lake/Birth of a Lake Trailhead parking lot (not the boat launch side) at 8:00 a.m. Leader will provide driving directions from Olympia. Road is paved all the way. No carpooling except by members of same household. Drivers will require a Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Participants on this dayhike will be subject to strict adherence to social distancing and mask requirements. Leader will communicate specifics to the participants in advance. Please review the club's complete COVID-19 guidance. If you object to any of the requirements, please refrain from registering so that others can.
This trip is a point-to-point hike that involves a car drop. After summiting Coldwater Peak we'll descend the Coldwater Ridge and South Coldwater Trails. It's a burly dayhike, especially in warm weather. I'll be screening registrants and reviewing your recent hiking experience with the club. Please don't be offended if I call or email for more details.
Coldwater Peak, Harry's Ridge & Pumice Plain
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Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
Green Trails Spirit Lake No. 332
Green Trails Mt St Helens No. 364 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter