Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Attractions

 
The Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument is a 110,000 acre area around Mount St Helens, set aside for both research and recreational purposes. Climbing and hiking opportunities are available throughout the area and it is even possible to climb Mount St Helens. There are designated backcountry camps in the National Monument, and backcountry permits are required.

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Mount St Helens erupted in 1980, changing forever the landscape around it which has been declared a National Monument. Visitors can see the natural changes which have taken place since the eruption.

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Light snow at Mount St Helen National Monument.Light snow at Mount St Helen National Monument.
Forest and grass on a hillside in the Mount St Helens area.Forest and grass on a hillside in the Mount St Helens area.
Orange sunset on Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.Orange sunset on Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Mount Adams seen from Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.Mount Adams seen from Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Visitors observing Mount St Helens, Washington.Visitors observing Mount St Helens, Washington.
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