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Coldwater Lake

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Day Hike - Coldwater Lake

Here's your chance to hike along the shore of Coldwater Lake, which was created by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. The trail follows the lake shore, providing continuous nice views.

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Cindy Crooks
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  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 550 ft

Meet at 9:30 am at the Coldwater Lake boat launch parking lot, where the trailhead is located.  Take Exit 63 from I-5 onto State Route 505 through Toledo and turn left onto SR 504.

This is a chance to explore a generation old lake that's part of the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.  A Northwest Forest Pass, or equivalent, must be displayed by each car at the trailhead.  Restrooms are located at the trailhead parking lot and at the one mile point on the trail.  We'll break for lunch at a sandy beach by the lake and return by the same route.

Route/Place

Coldwater Lake


  • Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
    Trails Illustrated Mt Saint. Helens/Mount Adams
    Green Trails Spirit Lake No. 332
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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