recent road and trail conditions

​Cape Horn:  As of mid July, 2022, the lower portion of the trail is now open.  Thus you can complete the entire loop.  The lower portion of the trail will close again February 1, 2023.  

Falls Creek Falls:  As of April, 2022, Road 3062 is open to the trailhead.  Scheduled to be gated closed again December 2022.  

Mt. St. Helens west: As of early July 2022, highway 504 is open to Johnston Ridge Observatory.  Starting point for Coldwater Peak/Harry's Ridge and Mt. Margaret.

Mt. St. Helens east:  As of early July 2022,  Road 99 is open to Windy Ridge.  The hikes include Mt. Margaret, Whittier Ridge/Lakes loop, and Plains of Abraham (Windy Ridge trailhead).  

Mt. St. Helens south:  As of early July 2022, Road 83 is open.  Thus you can access the Ape Canyon and June Lake trailheads.

Mt. Adams west:  As of early July 2022, Road 23 is open.  Hikes include Crystal Lake and Avalanche Valley. 

Click here for Forest Service listing of all road and trail conditions in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.