Overview
Explore Mt. St. Helens on a day tour tailored to you. Our local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' guides have been 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010! Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.
Walk along the blast-swept Eruption Trail with panoramic views of the devastation and the mountain’s crater. You may even glimpse a herd of Roosevelt elk!
No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day. We’ll offer stops at some of our favorite spots like Coldwater Lake or the Hummocks Trail. This isn’t just another driving tour of a beautiful landscape - we prefer to keep guests outside the vehicle for walks to experience firsthand.
Our all-inclusive small-group day tour is limited to just 10 travelers. We'll bring a local, organic, family-style lunch and eat outside when it's nice! Don’t worry about a thing!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Additional warm clothing available upon request.
Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
Tea and coffee
Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
Snacks
TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
Pick-ups near SeaTac Airport or Tacoma upon request.
Lunch
Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van
Gratuities
Breakfast
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This is our default meeting location for those staying outside of our Downtown Seattle pick up zone.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
We'll pick you up where you're staying in Downtown Seattle including hotels, Airbnbs, and hostels. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Sheraton Grand.
We also make quick stops near SeaTac Airport or Tacoma when requested.
We will call/text/email the afternoon of the day prior to your tour to confirm your pick-up location and exact pick-up time. No need to check-in before we contact you (unless you have a question, of course!).
If you haven't provided information on where you are staying while making your booking - you can update us later by emailing bookings@evergreenescapes.com or calling our team.
What to expect
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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
30 min
Our first stop is to stretch our legs while searching the skies for the migrating birds that make Billy Frank Jr National Wildlife Refuge a world-class birding destination.
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Lewis and Clark State Park
45 min
Stride into ancient history as we explore true old growth forest on a short hike in this preserved stand of gigantic trees.
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Mount St. Helens
45 min
Famous for its 1980 eruption, Mt St Helens is an astounding example of how nature can rebound after a cataclysmic natural disaster. Our tour will bring you to the slopes of Mt St Helens, where we'll explore both the history and the new growth of this incredible area.
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Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
30 min
Interpretive information and restroom break at a scenic visitor's center above Silver Lake.
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Coldwater Lake
1 hour
Nature walk along the boardwalk to Coldwater Lake.
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Eruption Trail
1 hour 30 min
Walk into the blast zone of the famous 1980 eruption with glorious views. Explore the recovering ecosystems of Mt. St. Helens!
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Hummocks Trail
1 hour
Hummocks are bits of Mt. St. Helens (very large pieces of the mountain that were moved miles during her eruption). Wander along the Toutle River through their resting place far from the mountain.
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
40 min
End our time at Mt St Helens with a visit to the Science + Learning Center above Coldwater Lake. Views abound, but you can also take a look inside for some more information on the region and the gift shop.
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Seattle
40 min
We'll drop you off back where we picked you up this morning!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Mt. St. Helens National Monument from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Can I cancel Mt. St. Helens National Monument from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
This is our default meeting location for those staying outside of our Downtown Seattle pick up zone. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Additional warm clothing available upon request.
- Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
- Tea and coffee
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
- Snacks
- TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
- Pick-ups near SeaTac Airport or Tacoma upon request.
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Which places does it visit?
It visits Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Lewis and Clark State Park, Mount St. Helens, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Coldwater Lake, Eruption Trail, Hummocks Trail, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Evergreen Escapes Seattle
