Coldwater Lake
Hike the Lakes Trail that skirts Coldwater Lake and then up a hill to a viewpoint and junction with the South Coldwater Ridge Trail. Consider hiking the Lakes Trail & South Coldwater Ridge Loop for a little more mileage and elevation gain.
getting there
Take Exit 40 off of I-5 and drive SR 504, Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, to the Coldwater Lake Trailhead.
on the trail
lakes trail
Hike the Lakes Trail until you reach its junction with the Coldwater Ridge Trail.
information FOR LEADERS
scheduling
Please use the South Coldwater Ridge route/place to schedule a loop trip around Coldwater Lake on the South Coldwater Ridge, Lakes and/or Boundary Trails.
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking
- Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 550 ft
- 2,625 ft
- Land Manager: Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
- Trails Illustrated Mt Saint. Helens/Mount Adams
- Green Trails Spirit Lake No. 332
Upcoming Activities
Day Hike - Coldwater Lake
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