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Mount St. Helens - Monitor Ridge
South Cascades
updated 1 week ago
The Monitor Ridge trail on Mount St. Helens is now experiencing winter conditions, with snow present at varying depths, recommending appropriate gear and expertise for passage. Recent reports from October 31 and November 1 indicate snow coverage, particularly in the boulder field and on higher elevations, with reports of approximately 12 inches in the boulders and up to 24 inches at the summit as of November 1. Navigation can be straightforward with visible stakes and bootpacks, but strong winds and reduced visibility are common. The road to Climber's Bivouac remains suitable for all vehicles as of November 1. Parking was reported as busy but available in late October and early October.
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As of November 1, the trail is snow-covered at times, with approximately 12 inches of snow in the boulder field and up to 24 inches at the summit. October 31 also reported snow and icy conditions, noting that crampons would have been very useful. Prior to this, reports from mid-October indicated no snow.
The road to Climber's Bivouac is currently reported as suitable for all vehicles as of November 1. Earlier reports in September noted it was rough but passable, and mid-September also described it as rough with many potholes. However, reports from August stated the road was in excellent condition.
Parking at Climber's Bivouac has been reported as busy but generally available. On November 1, there were 8-10 cars upon arrival around 3:30 AM, with more arriving. On October 18, there was plenty of parking. Earlier in October, the trailhead was busy with campers, and parking was available.
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Recent1 week ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Winter is here and snow is upon Mount St. Helens once again. Today was forecast to be the first clear day since the snowstorm 4 days ago andΒ happened to coincide with the end of the recreation.gov per...
Recent1 week ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Winter has come to Mt. St. Helens. The boulder field is a snow field and strong winds at the top give your face microdermabrasion. Those trip reports about rocks and ash are obsolete for the next few ...
Recent3 weeks ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
π΄π€ππ£π πΊπ©. π―πππππ¨ β πππ£ππ©ππ§ πππππThis was my second Mount St. Helens climb in the past two weeks, and there isnβt much new to report regarding trail conditions.The route was completely clear of snow. W...
Recent3 weeks ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
I expected the most difficult stretch of the hike would be the scree on the summit slopes.Β Wrong - scrambling through the boulders above tree line up to about 7200 feet was exhausting.The white pools...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens Sunrise Summit ClimbMount St. Helens never disappoints, and although I've climbed it several times before, this trip was special. Our goal was to reach the summit before sunrise and w...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
I set out to climb Mount St. Helens with my 5-year-old daughter, whoβs been hiking with me since she was a year old. We werenβt dead set on summiting. I didnβt want that kind of pressure on her. The p...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
A bluebird day on Mt. St. Helens, with the bonus of a marriage proposal. (I was not proposer or proposee, just a bystander.) I had reached the rim and was working my way around toward the summit when,...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Camped there the night before. The lot had a handful of cars. When I woke up it was jam packed, cars in places I didnβt know they could be. Started later in the day than usual- a little after 11am. I ...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
The cost was $299 for a Guided Summit Climb through the Mount St. Helens Institute. You have a group maximum of 10 and typically have to sign up months in advance to secure a spot. We signed up ~4 mon...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
This is an update on the weather as the past days have poured snow onto the mountain. We left at 3 am to start up, cloudy not bad, get to the ridge everything is looking great. Get into the clouds so ...