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Is Mt St Helens a hard hike?

Although strenuous, this non-technical climb is suitable for experienced hikers in good physical condition who are comfortable scrambling on steep, rugged terrain. Most climbers complete the round trip in eight to twelve hours. While climbing to the crater rim is permitted, entry into the crater is strictly prohibited.

What do I need to hike Mt St Helens?

You will need a climbing permit to summit Mt St. Helens year-round. April 1 to October 31 you get it from Recreation.gov and they are limited to a certain number of climbers per day to reduce traffic and protect the natural features and ecosystem.

Is climbing Mt St Helens hard?

YOU CAN climb Mt St Helens, you really can. It is hard, and it will require some preparation, but it’s an amazing experience and an accomplishment to be super proud of (I know I am!). It is absolutely worth the effort and preparation to climb Mt St Helens, especially for those of us living in the shadow of the Cascade volcanoes, who don’t want to (or can’t afford) a technical climb for a peak like Mt Rainier.

What damage did Mount St Helens?

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How to climb Mt. St. Helens?

Climbing permits are required year-round.

  • Each climber must display their own hang-tag climbing permit.
  • Permits are valid for 24 hours starting at midnight for the date of climb and are nontransferable.
  • Maximum party size is 12 climbers.
  • Access is limited to protect the volcano’s physical and biological features and processes,and to reduce crowding.

    • How far is Mount Saint Helens?

    The mountain is 6 miles (9.7 km) across at its base, which is at an elevation of 4,400 feet (1,300 m) on the northeastern side and 4,000 feet (1,200 m) elsewhere. At the pre-eruption tree line, the width of the cone was 4 miles (6.4 km). View of Mount St. Helens from a commercial airliner, July 2007.