Difference between revisions of "Johnston Ridge Observatory Trailhead"
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* The observatory is open mid-May until early-November, and is the only source of water. | * The observatory is open mid-May until early-November, and is the only source of water. | ||
− | * A concessionaire sometimes has a trailer in the parking lot (burgers, coffee, etc.). | + | * A concessionaire sometimes has a trailer in the parking lot (burgers, coffee, etc.). Otherwise, last store and services available in [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Toutle,+WA&hl=en&ll=46.293816,-122.514038&spn=0.630063,1.159058&sll=46.276466,-122.223158&sspn=0.019696,0.036221&t=p&z=10 Toutle]. |
* ''This is definitely not a good place for pets!'' No shade, very little water, and they're really not allowed outside the parking lot. They'll thank you to be left home for this trip. | * ''This is definitely not a good place for pets!'' No shade, very little water, and they're really not allowed outside the parking lot. They'll thank you to be left home for this trip. | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 20 September 2016
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.27757, -122.21603
- Elevation: 4210 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 140 minutes
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Hikes ending here
- Johnston Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Pets, bicycles, horses, and off-trail travel are all prohibited in the Restricted Area around JRO.
- A Monument Pass is a per-person pass good for one day at Johnston Ridge Observatory and Coldwater Lake Recreation Area. They cost $8 for visitors 16 and older, are free for those 15 and under, and may be obtained at JRO. A Northwest Forest Pass allows one adult free day use access.
Driving Directions
Drive I-5 north to Exit 49 for Highway 504E, Toutle and Castle Rock.
Turn right after exiting and drive 43.1 miles on 504E through Castle Rock, Silver Lake and Toutle.
At a junction, bear right for Coldwater Lake and Johnston Ridge Observatory. Descend, and follow the highway 8.8 miles as it ascends again to the end of the highway at the Johnston Ridge Observatory.
Other Notes
- The observatory is open mid-May until early-November, and is the only source of water.
- A concessionaire sometimes has a trailer in the parking lot (burgers, coffee, etc.). Otherwise, last store and services available in Toutle.
- This is definitely not a good place for pets! No shade, very little water, and they're really not allowed outside the parking lot. They'll thank you to be left home for this trip.
More Links
- Johnston Ridge Observatory
- VolcanoCams Home Page
- Mount St. Helens Recreation Maps and Publications
- Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters
Page Contributors
- kepPNW (creator)